LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C. et al v. LegalZoom.Com, Inc. et al
An IP attorney has filed suit against LegalZoom and several state bars alleging that legal tech company violates unauthorized practice of law rules and that the state bars turn a blind eye to these violations. The plaintiff attorney claims that LegalZoom is effectively practicing law but disclaiming status as a law firm and thus avoiding the regulatory costs associated with being one.
Plaintiff:
LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. and Raj V. Abhyanker
Defendant:
LegalZoom.com, Inc., LegalZoom Legal Services Ltd., Brian P. Y. Liu, Edward Richard Hartman, Brian S. Lee, United States Patent & Trademark Office, State Bar of California, State Bar of Arizona and State Bar of Texas
Case Number:
5:2017cv07194
Filed:
December 19, 2017
Court:
California Northern District Court
Office:
San Jose Office
County:
Santa Clara
Presiding Judge:
Nathanael M. Cousins
Nature of Suit:
Antitrust
Cause of Action:
15:1
Jury Demanded By:
Plaintiff
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Docket Report
We have record of the following docket entries for this case:
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| May 18, 2018 | 120 | MOTION to Amend/Correct Motion for Leave to Amend to file Third Amended Complaint (TAC) filed by LegalForce, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 6/22/2018 09:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Responses due by 6/1/2018. Replies due by 6/8/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit [Proposed] Third Amended Complaint, # 2 Declaration of Raj Abhyanker, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order granting Leave to file TAC)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 5/18/2018) |
| May 17, 2018 | 119 | AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Complaint against LegalZoom.com, Inc.. Filed byLegalForce, Inc.. (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 5/17/2018) |
| May 16, 2018 | 118 | ADR Remark: ADR Phone Conference held on 5/16/2018 by Tamara Lange. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/16/2018) (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) |
| May 9, 2018 | 117 |
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on May 9, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/9/2018)
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| May 8, 2018 | 116 | ADR Clerk's Notice Setting ADR Phone Conference on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 10:00 AM Pacific time. Please note that you must be logged into an ECF account of counsel of record in order to view this document. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/8/2018) |
| May 7, 2018 | 115 | USCA Case Number 18-15802 USCA for 114 Notice of Appeal, filed by LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C. (mclS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/7/2018) |
| May 2, 2018 | 114 | NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C. Appeal of Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,, 111 (Appeal fee of $505 receipt number 0971-12321939 paid.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order being Appealed Dkt 111, Order Denying LegalForce RAPC's Motion for Leave to File SAC v. USPTO)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 5/2/2018) |
| May 1, 2018 | 113 | ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION Seeking Clarification in the Order Denying Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint re 111 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,, filed by LegalForce, Inc.. Responses due by 5/7/2018. (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 5/1/2018) |
| May 1, 2018 | 112 |
ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT LEGALZOOM'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on May 1, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/1/2018)
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| April 30, 2018 | Set Deadlines/Hearings: Second Amended Complaint due by 5/18/2018. Joint Case Management Statement due by 7/20/2018. Initial Case Management Conference set for 7/27/2018 at 10:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 7, 19th Floor. (wsn, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/30/2018) | |
| April 30, 2018 | 111 |
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT; CONTINUING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file the proposed Second Amended Complaint submitted on March 21, 2018, is denied. Legal Force, which previously was afforded leave to amend, shall file any Second Amended Complaint no later than May 18, 2018. The Case Management Conference is continued from June 1, 2018, to July 27, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. A Joint Case Management Conference Statement shall be filed no later than July 20, 2018. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 30, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/30/2018)
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| April 30, 2018 | 110 |
ORDER GRANTING UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE'S MOTION TO DISMISS; VACATING HEARING. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 30, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/30/2018)
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| April 27, 2018 | 109 | ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION For Leave To File Opposition re 108 MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Reconsideration filed by LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. Responses due by 5/1/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Opposition, # 2 Exhibit B - Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit C - Declaration of Raj Abyanker, # 4 Exhibit D - Email communication with opposing counsel)(Ma, Wensheng) (Filed on 4/27/2018) |
| April 25, 2018 | 108 | MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Reconsideration filed by LegalZoom.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Motion and Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration Michelle Doolin, # 3 Exhibit A-G, # 4 Proposed Order Granting Motion, # 5 Proposed Order Granting Leave to File)(Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 4/25/2018) |
| April 23, 2018 | 107 |
ORDER VACATING HEARING ON PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 23, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/23/2018)
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| April 17, 2018 | 106 | Statement of Non-Opposition re 96 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant United States Patent and Trademark Office's Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed byLegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. (Related document(s) 96 ) (Ma, Wensheng) (Filed on 4/17/2018) |
| April 11, 2018 | 105 | REPLY (re 84 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct 10 Amended Complaint, Second Amended Complaint ) against LegalZoom filed byLegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 4/11/2018) |
| April 11, 2018 | 104 | REPLY (re 84 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct 10 Amended Complaint, Second Amended Complaint ) against the USPTO filed byLegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A - C)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 4/11/2018) |
| April 10, 2018 | 103 |
ORDER GRANTING LEGALZOOM'S MOTION TO DISMISS; AFFORDING PLAINTIFF LEGALFORCE LEAVE TO AMEND. LegalForce's claims against LegalZoom are dismissed, with leave to amend to be provided by the Court after resolution of LegalForce's motion for leave to amend and the USPTO's motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 10, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/10/2018)
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| April 10, 2018 | 102 |
ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION; STAYING LEGALFORCE RAPC WORLDWIDE'S CLAIMS AGAINST LEGALZOOM.COM, INC. To the extent the motion to compel seeks an order staying LegalForce RAPC's claims against LegalZoom, the motion is granted, and LegalForce RAPC's claims against LegalZoom are stayed pending arbitration. In all other respects, the motion is denied. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 10, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/10/2018)
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| April 9, 2018 | 101 |
RELATED CASE ORDER. LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C. v. LegalZoom.com, Inc., Case No. 17-7194, is related to Case Nos. 17-7303, 17-7318, 17-7331, 17-7354, 18-43, 18-127, and 18-142. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 9, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/9/2018)
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| April 6, 2018 | Set/Reset Deadlines as to 89 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Consider Whether Cases Should be Related . Motion Hearing set for 5/11/2018 09:00 AM before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. (mclS, COURT STAFF) | |
| April 6, 2018 | 100 | Renotice motion hearing re 89 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Consider Whether Cases Should be Related filed byTrademarks Information International LLC. (Related document(s) 89 ) (Miller, Scott) (Filed on 4/6/2018) |
| April 4, 2018 | 99 | Proposed Order re 84 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct 10 Amended Complaint, Second Amended Complaint by United States Patent & Trademark Office. (Lo, Michelle) (Filed on 4/4/2018) Modified on 4/5/2018 (mclS, COURT STAFF). |
| April 4, 2018 | 98 | Proposed Order re 84 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct 10 Amended Complaint, Second Amended Complaint by LegalZoom.com, Inc. (Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 4/4/2018) Modified on 4/5/2018 (mclS, COURT STAFF). |
| April 4, 2018 | 97 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 84 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct 10 Amended Complaint, Second Amended Complaint ) Defendant United States Patent and Trademark Office's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed byUnited States Patent & Trademark Office. (Lo, Michelle) (Filed on 4/4/2018) |
| April 4, 2018 | 96 | MOTION to Dismiss Defendant United States Patent and Trademark Office's Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by United States Patent & Trademark Office. Motion Hearing set for 5/11/2018 09:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Responses due by 4/18/2018. Replies due by 4/25/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lo, Michelle) (Filed on 4/4/2018) |
| April 4, 2018 | 95 | ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options Filed By LegalZoom.com, Inc. (Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 4/4/2018) |
| April 4, 2018 | 94 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 84 Second MOTION to Amend/Correct 10 Amended Complaint, Second Amended Complaint ) filed byLegalZoom.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Michelle Doolin, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 4/4/2018) |
| April 2, 2018 | 93 |
ORDER VACATING HEARING ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on April 2, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/2/2018)
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| March 30, 2018 | 92 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 89 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Consider Whether Cases Should be Related ) RESPONSE filed byTrademark Engine, LLC, Travis Crabtree. (Kappes, Daniel) (Filed on 3/30/2018) |
| March 30, 2018 | 91 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 89 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Consider Whether Cases Should be Related ) filed byLegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Comparison Chart of Cases, # 2 Proposed Order)(Ma, Wensheng) (Filed on 3/30/2018) |
| March 30, 2018 | 90 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 89 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Consider Whether Cases Should be Related ) filed byLegalZoom.com, Inc.. (Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 3/30/2018) |
| March 26, 2018 | 89 | ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Consider Whether Cases Should be Related filed by Trademarks Information International LLC. Responses due by 3/30/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Scott Alan Miller, # 2 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Miller, Scott) (Filed on 3/26/2018) |
| March 23, 2018 | 88 | Proposed Order re 60 Motion to Compel Arbitration by LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. (Ma, Wensheng) (Filed on 3/23/2018) Modified on 3/26/2018 (mclS, COURT STAFF). |
| March 23, 2018 | 87 | Proposed Order re 61 Motion to Dismiss FAC by LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. (Ma, Wensheng) (Filed on 3/23/2018) Modified on 3/26/2018 (mclS, COURT STAFF). |
| March 23, 2018 | 86 | SUA SPONTE JUDICIAL REFERRAL FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING RELATIONSHIP OF CASES. Signed by Judge Lucy H. Koh on 3/23/2018. (iym, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/23/2018) |
| March 22, 2018 | 85 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal Notice Of Voluntary Dismissal By Only Plaintiff Raj V. Abhyanker In His Personal Capacity by Raj V. Abhyanker (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 3/22/2018) |
| March 21, 2018 | 84 | Second MOTION to Amend/Correct 10 Amended Complaint, Second Amended Complaint filed by LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 4/27/2018 09:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Responses due by 4/4/2018. Replies due by 4/11/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Proposed Order Granting Leave to File Second Amended Complaint)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 3/21/2018) |
| March 14, 2018 | 83 |
ORDER DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT; VACATING HEARING. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on March 14, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/14/2018)
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| March 14, 2018 | 82 |
ORDER DIRECTING PLAINTIFFS TO SUBMIT CHAMBERS COPIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL LOCAL RULES AND COURT'S STANDING ORDERS. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on March 14, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/14/2018)
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| March 13, 2018 | 81 | REPLY (re 61 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint; Memorandum of Points and Authorities ) filed byLegalZoom.com, Inc.. (Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 3/13/2018) |
| March 13, 2018 | 80 | REPLY (re 60 MOTION to Compel Arbitration; Memorandum of Points and Authorities ) filed byLegalZoom.com, Inc.. (Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 3/13/2018) |
| March 7, 2018 | Electronic filing error. Incorrect event used. The Correct Event is found under the "Motion and Related Filings/Other Supporting Documents" category. A caption page should also be included in future filings. [err101] Re: 76 Opposition/Response to Motion, filed by LegalForce, Inc., LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, Raj V. Abhyanker, 74 Opposition/Response to Motion, filed by LegalForce, Inc., LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, Raj V. Abhyanker. (mclS, COURT STAFF) | |
| March 7, 2018 | 79 | ADR Clerk's Notice Setting ADR Phone Conference on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at 10:00 AM Pacific time. Please note that you must be logged into an ECF account of counsel of record in order to view this document. (af, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/7/2018) |
| March 6, 2018 | 78 | NOTICE of need for ADR Phone Conference (ADR L.R. 3-5 d) By Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 3/6/2018) |
| March 6, 2018 | 77 | ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options By Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 3/6/2018) |
| March 6, 2018 | 76 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 61 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint; Memorandum of Points and Authorities ) Labeled Exhibits A, B, and C filed byRaj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B, # 2 Exhibit C)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 3/6/2018) |
| March 6, 2018 | 75 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 60 MOTION to Compel Arbitration; Memorandum of Points and Authorities ) filed byRaj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Ryan Bethell, # 2 Declaration of Raj V. Abhyanker)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 3/6/2018) |
| March 6, 2018 | 74 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 61 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint; Memorandum of Points and Authorities ) Exhibits A, B, and C filed byRaj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 3/6/2018) |
| March 6, 2018 | 73 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 61 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint; Memorandum of Points and Authorities ) filed byRaj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 3/6/2018) |
| March 6, 2018 | 72 | NOTICE of Appearance by Raj Vasant Abhyanker of Wensheng Ma (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 3/6/2018) |
| March 5, 2018 | 71 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal only the Second Claim For Relief for Unreasonable Restraint of Trade In Violation of Section 1 of The Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. §1 by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 3/5/2018) |
| March 5, 2018 | 70 |
ORDER DENYING AS MOOT STATE BAR MTD. The State Bar's motion to dismiss is denied as moot. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on March 5, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/5/2018)
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| March 1, 2018 | 69 | NOTICE of Appearance by Michelle Lo (Lo, Michelle) (Filed on 3/1/2018) |
| March 1, 2018 | 68 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal only The State Bar of California by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 3/1/2018) |
| February 28, 2018 | 67 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 54 First MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint with Declaration & Proposed Order ) filed byLegalZoom.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michelle C. Doolin In Support of Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Proposed Order Denying Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint)(Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 2/28/2018) |
| February 28, 2018 | Set/Reset Deadlines:, Set/Reset Hearing re 66 Order on Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11,,,,, Joint Case Management Statement due by 5/25/2018. Initial Case Management Conference reset to 6/1/2018 10:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor. (tlS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/28/2018) | |
| February 27, 2018 | 66 |
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS' ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS TO RESCHEDULE HEARINGS ON DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO DISMISS; CONTINUING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. In light of the pendency of defendants' respective motions to dismiss, the Court continues the Initial Case Management Conference from March 23, 2018, to June 1, 2018, at 10:30 a.m.; a Joint Case Management Statement shall be filed no later than May 25, 2018. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on February 27, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/27/2018)
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| February 26, 2018 | 65 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 63 First ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION Reschedule Hearing on Motion to Dismiss until April 27, 2018 re 61 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint; Memorandum of Points and Authorities ) filed byLegalZoom.com, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 2/26/2018) |
| February 26, 2018 | 64 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 62 First ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION RESCHEDULE HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS BY DEFENDANT THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA FROM MARCH 23, 2018 UNTIL APRIL 27, 2018 re 57 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant State Bar of California's Notice of Motion and Motion ) Defendant State Bar of California's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Administrative Motion to Reschedule Hearing on Motion to Dismiss by Defendant the State Bar of California filed byState Bar of California. (Shapp, Marc) (Filed on 2/26/2018) |
| February 22, 2018 | 63 | First ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION Reschedule Hearing on Motion to Dismiss until April 27, 2018 re 61 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint; Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. Responses due by 2/26/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Raj V. Abhyanker, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Proposed Order)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 2/22/2018) |
| February 21, 2018 | 62 | First ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION RESCHEDULE HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS BY DEFENDANT THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA FROM MARCH 23, 2018 UNTIL APRIL 27, 2018 re 57 MOTION to Dismiss Defendant State Bar of California's Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. Responses due by 2/26/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Raj V. Abhyanker, # 2 Exhibit A and B, # 3 Proposed Order)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 2/21/2018) |
| February 20, 2018 | 61 | MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint; Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by LegalZoom.com, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 4/6/2018 09:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Responses due by 3/6/2018. Replies due by 3/13/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 2/20/2018) |
| February 20, 2018 | 60 | MOTION to Compel Arbitration; Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by LegalZoom.com, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 4/6/2018 09:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Responses due by 3/6/2018. Replies due by 3/13/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Edward Hartman, # 2 Proposed Order)(Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 2/20/2018) |
| February 16, 2018 | 59 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal Only State Bar of Arizona by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 2/16/2018) |
| February 16, 2018 | 58 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal Only Defendant State Bar of Texas by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 2/16/2018) |
| February 16, 2018 | 57 | MOTION to Dismiss Defendant State Bar of California's Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof filed by State Bar of California. Motion Hearing set for 3/23/2018 09:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Responses due by 3/2/2018. Replies due by 3/9/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Granting Defendant State Bar of California's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint)(Chang, James) (Filed on 2/16/2018) |
| February 16, 2018 | 56 | OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 54 First MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint with Declaration & Proposed Order ) Defendant State Bar of California's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amend filed byState Bar of California. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of James J. Chang in Support of Defendant State Bar of California's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amend)(Chang, James) (Filed on 2/16/2018) |
| February 15, 2018 | Set/Reset Deadlines as to 54 First MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint with Declaration & Proposed Order. Opposition due by 2/28/2018. Reply due by 3/7/2018. Motion Hearing set for 4/6/2018 09:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. (tlS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/15/2018) | |
| February 15, 2018 | Electronic filing error. For future filings, please include the case initials MMC and the correct office division. Re: 55 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, filed by LegalForce, Inc., LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, Raj V. Abhyanker, 54 First MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint with Declaration & Proposed Order filed by LegalForce, Inc., LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, Raj V. Abhyanker. (mclS, COURT STAFF) | |
| February 14, 2018 | 55 | NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal Only Defendants Brian P. Y. Liu; Edward Richard Hartman; Brian S. Lee; and LegalZoom United Kingdom (LegalZoom Legal Services Ltd.) by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 2/14/2018) |
| February 14, 2018 | 54 | First MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint with Declaration & Proposed Order filed by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Raj V. Abhyanker, # 2 Proposed Order)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 2/14/2018) |
| February 6, 2018 | 53 |
CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Case Management Conference set for 3/23/2018 10:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor. Joint Case Management Statement due by 3/16/2018.. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on 2/6/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order of Judge Maxine M. Chesney, # 2 Standing Order of All Judges)(tlS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/6/2018)
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| February 6, 2018 | 52 |
ORDER DIRECTING PLAINTIFFS TO SUBMIT CHAMBERS COPY OF COMPLAINT AND FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on February 6, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/6/2018)
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| January 26, 2018 | 51 |
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of James D. Blume is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on January 26, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/26/2018)
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| January 26, 2018 | 50 | NOTICE of Appearance by Michael John Agoglia (Agoglia, Michael) (Filed on 1/26/2018) |
| January 26, 2018 | 49 | NOTICE of Appearance by Nell Gibson Moley (Moley, Nell) (Filed on 1/26/2018) |
| January 26, 2018 | 48 | NOTICE of Appearance by Courtney Ellen Quiros (Quiros, Courtney) (Filed on 1/26/2018) |
| January 26, 2018 | 47 | NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa R Bugni (Bugni, Lisa) (Filed on 1/26/2018) |
| January 26, 2018 | 46 | NOTICE of Appearance by James Jou Chang (Chang, James) (Filed on 1/26/2018) |
| January 25, 2018 | 45 |
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Lisa R. Bugni is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on January 25, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/25/2018)
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| January 25, 2018 | 44 |
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Courtney E. Quiros is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on January 25, 2018. (mmclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/25/2018)
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| January 24, 2018 | 43 | MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of Lisa R. Bugni ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 267BS280.) Filing fee previously paid on 01/24/18 filed by State Bar of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Good Standing)(Bugni, Lisa) (Filed on 1/24/2018) |
| January 24, 2018 | 42 | MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of Courtney E. Quiros ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-12051408.) filed by State Bar of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Good Standing)(Quiros, Courtney) (Filed on 1/24/2018) |
| January 24, 2018 | 41 |
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Maxine M. Chesney for all further proceedings. This case is assigned to a judge who participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Magistrate Judge Nathanael M. Cousins no longer assigned to the case. Reassignment Order signed by Executive Committee on 1/24/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(bwS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/24/2018)
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| January 23, 2018 | 40 | CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (lmh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/23/2018) |
| January 23, 2018 | 39 | CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Edward Richard Hartman, Brian S. Lee, LegalZoom Legal Services Ltd., LegalZoom.com, Inc., Brian P. Y. Liu.. (Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 1/23/2018) |
| January 22, 2018 | 38 | STIPULATION re 10 Amended Complaint, to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 6-1(a) filed by State Bar of Arizona. (Sklar, Jeffrey) (Filed on 1/22/2018) |
| January 22, 2018 | 37 | NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Louis Sklar (Sklar, Jeffrey) (Filed on 1/22/2018) |
| January 19, 2018 | 36 | Certificate of Interested Entities by State Bar of Texas (Kravitz, Ronald) (Filed on 1/19/2018) |
| January 18, 2018 | 35 | SUMMONS Returned Executed by LegalForce, Inc., Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C. LegalZoom.com, Inc.; LegalZoom Legal Services, Ltd.; Brian Liu, Edward Richard Hartman and Brian S. Lee (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/18/2018) |
| January 18, 2018 | 34 | SUMMONS Returned Executed by LegalForce, Inc., Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C. United States Patent & Trademark Office (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Process Server)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/18/2018) |
| January 18, 2018 | 33 | SUMMONS Returned Executed by LegalForce, Inc., Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C. State Bar of California (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/18/2018) |
| January 18, 2018 | 32 | SUMMONS Returned Executed by LegalForce, Inc., Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C. State Bar of Texas (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/18/2018) |
| January 18, 2018 | 31 | SUMMONS Returned Executed by LegalForce, Inc., Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C. State Bar of Arizona (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/18/2018) |
| January 12, 2018 | Electronic filing error. Incorrect event used. [err101]Please re-file in its entirety. Re: 29 Affidavit of Service, filed by LegalForce, Inc., LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, Raj V. Abhyanker **Re-File as Summons Returned Executed as to USA** (sfbS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/12/2018) | |
| January 12, 2018 | Electronic filing error. Incorrect event used. [err101]Please re-file in its entirety. Re: 27 Certificate of Service filed by LegalForce, Inc., LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, Raj V. Abhyanker, 28 Certificate of Service filed by LegalForce, Inc., LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, Raj V. Abhyanker, 26 Certificate of Service filed by LegalForce, Inc., LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, Raj V. Abhyanker, 30 Certificate of Service, filed by LegalForce, Inc., LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, Raj V. Abhyanker **Re-File ECF 26, 27, 28 and 30 as Summons Returned Executed** (sfbS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/12/2018) | |
| January 12, 2018 | 30 | *filing error* CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. Proof of Service on LegalZoom entities via email (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/12/2018) Modified on 1/16/2018 (sfbS, COURT STAFF). |
| January 12, 2018 | 29 | * filing Error* AFFIDAVIT of Service for Initial Filing Documents Affidavit of Service served on USPTO, Denyce Bass on December 29, 2017, filed by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/12/2018) Modified on 1/16/2018 (sfbS, COURT STAFF). |
| January 12, 2018 | 28 | *filing error* CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. State Bar of California (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/12/2018) Modified on 1/16/2018 (sfbS, COURT STAFF). |
| January 12, 2018 | 27 | *filing error* CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. State Bar of Texas (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/12/2018) Modified on 1/16/2018 (sfbS, COURT STAFF). |
| January 12, 2018 | 26 | *filing error* CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. on State Bar of Arizona (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/12/2018) Modified on 1/16/2018 (sfbS, COURT STAFF). |
| January 12, 2018 | 25 | NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Raj Vasant Abhyanker Withdrawal of Batkhand Zoljargal (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/12/2018) |
| January 11, 2018 | 24 | STIPULATION To Extend Time to Respond to Amended Complaint Pursuant to L.R. 6-1(A) filed by State Bar of Texas. (Kravitz, Ronald) (Filed on 1/11/2018) |
| January 11, 2018 | 23 | Certificate of Interested Entities by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc. (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/11/2018) |
| January 11, 2018 | 22 | NOTICE of Appearance by Ronald Scott Kravitz for Defendant The State Bar of Texas (Kravitz, Ronald) (Filed on 1/11/2018) |
| January 10, 2018 | 21 | STIPULATION to Extend Time to Respond to Amended Complaint filed by Edward Richard Hartman, Brian S. Lee, LegalZoom Legal Services Ltd., LegalZoom.com, Inc., Brian P. Y. Liu. (Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 1/10/2018) |
| January 10, 2018 | 20 | Certificate of Interested Entities by Brian S. Lee (Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 1/10/2018) |
| January 10, 2018 | 19 | Certificate of Interested Entities by Edward Richard Hartman (Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 1/10/2018) |
| January 10, 2018 | 18 | Certificate of Interested Entities by Brian P. Y. Liu (Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 1/10/2018) |
| January 10, 2018 | 17 | Certificate of Interested Entities by LegalZoom Legal Services Ltd., LegalZoom.com, Inc. and Corporate Disclosure Statement (Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 1/10/2018) |
| January 10, 2018 | 16 | NOTICE of Appearance by Neal R Gibeault (Gibeault, Neal) (Filed on 1/10/2018) |
| January 10, 2018 | 15 | NOTICE of Appearance by Beatriz Mejia (Mejia, Beatriz) (Filed on 1/10/2018) |
| January 10, 2018 | 14 | NOTICE of Appearance by Jon Francis Cieslak (Cieslak, Jon) (Filed on 1/10/2018) |
| January 10, 2018 | 13 | NOTICE of Appearance by Darcie Allison Tilly (Tilly, Darcie) (Filed on 1/10/2018) |
| January 10, 2018 | 12 | NOTICE of Appearance by Michelle Carrie Doolin (Doolin, Michelle) (Filed on 1/10/2018) |
| January 10, 2018 | 11 | MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of James D. Blume ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-12014529.) filed by State Bar of Texas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Blume, James) (Filed on 1/10/2018) |
| January 2, 2018 | 10 | First Amended Complaint against All Defendants. Filed byLegalForce, Inc., Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Exhibits FAC)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/2/2018) Modified on 1/3/2018 (bwS, COURT STAFF). |
| January 2, 2018 | 9 | CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Raj V. Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C, LegalForce, Inc... (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 1/2/2018) |
| December 26, 2017 | 8 | STIPULATION re 1 Complaint, to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint Pursuant to Civil Local Rule 6-1(a) filed by State Bar of California. (Shapp, Marc) (Filed on 12/26/2017) |
| December 26, 2017 | 7 | NOTICE of Appearance by Marc Aaron Shapp (Shapp, Marc) (Filed on 12/26/2017) |
| December 26, 2017 | 6 | NOTICE of Appearance by Robert George Retana (Retana, Robert) (Filed on 12/26/2017) |
| December 19, 2017 | 5 | Summons Issued as to Edward Richard Hartman, Brian S. Lee, LegalZoom Legal Services Ltd., LegalZoom.com, Inc., Brian P. Y. Liu, State Bar of Arizona, State Bar of California, State Bar of Texas, United States Patent & Trademark Office. (sfbS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/19/2017) |
| December 19, 2017 | 4 | Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 3/14/2018. Initial Case Management Conference set for 3/21/2018 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7, 4th Floor, San Jose. (sfbS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/19/2017) |
| December 19, 2017 | 3 | Case assigned to Judge Nathanael M. Cousins. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. Counsel is required to send chambers a copy of the initiating documents pursuant to L.R. 5-1(e)(7). A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 1/2/2018. (cfeS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/19/2017) |
| December 19, 2017 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 12/19/2017) |
| December 19, 2017 | 1 | COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0971-11963026.). Filed byLegalForce, Inc., Raj Abhyanker, LegalForce RAPC Worldwide P.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-Z, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Abhyanker, Raj) (Filed on 12/19/2017) |
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