Francesca Gregorini v. Apple Inc., et al
Defendant / Appellee: DOLPHIN BLACK PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation, STEVE TISCH, an individual, M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN, an individual, TONY BASGALLOP, an individual, UNCLE GEORGE PRODUCTIONS, a Pennsylvania corporation, BLINDING EDGE PICTURES, INC., a Pennsylvania corporation, ASHWIN RAJAN, an individual, JASON BLUMENTHAL, an individual, TODD BLACK, an individual, APPLE INC. and ESCAPE ARTISTS, INC.
Plaintiff / Appellant: FRANCESCA GREGORINI
Amicus Curiae: CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT LAWYERS
Case Number: 20-55846
Filed: August 19, 2020
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 9, 2020 Filing 21 Streamlined request [20] by Amicus Curiae California Society of Entertainment Lawyers and Appellees Apple Inc., Tony Basgallop, Todd Black, Blinding Edge Pictures, Inc., Jason Blumenthal, Dolphin Black Productions, Escape Artists, Inc., Ashwin Rajan, M. Night Shyamalan, Steve Tisch and Uncle George Productions in 20-55664, 20-55846 to extend time to file the brief is approved. Amended briefing schedule: Appellees Apple Inc., Tony Basgallop, Todd Black, Blinding Edge Pictures, Inc., Jason Blumenthal, Dolphin Black Productions, Escape Artists, Inc., Ashwin Rajan, M. Night Shyamalan, Steve Tisch and Uncle George Productions answering brief due 01/15/2021. The optional reply brief is due March 1, 2021. [11920233] [20-55664, 20-55846] (JN) [Entered: 12/09/2020 11:41 AM]
December 8, 2020 Filing 20 Filed (ECF) Streamlined request for extension of time to file Answering Brief by Appellees Blinding Edge Pictures, Inc., Uncle George Productions, Apple Inc., Escape Artists, Inc., Dolphin Black Productions, M. Night Shyamalan, Tony Basgallop, Ashwin Rajan, Jason Blumenthal, Todd Black and Steve Tisch in 20-55664, 20-55846. New requested due date is 01/15/2021. [11919086] [20-55664, 20-55846] (Jampol, Nicolas) [Entered: 12/08/2020 02:41 PM]
November 12, 2020 Filing 19 Received 6 paper copies of Amicus Brief [ # 16 ] filed by California Society of Entertainment Lawyers. [11890580] [20-55664, 20-55846] (SD) [Entered: 11/12/2020 01:40 PM]
November 5, 2020 Filing 18 Filed clerk order: The amicus brief [ # 16 ] submitted by California Society of Entertainment Lawyers is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: green. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [11882606] [20-55664, 20-55846] (KT) [Entered: 11/05/2020 07:31 AM]
November 5, 2020 Filing 17 Entered appearance of Amicus Curiae California Society of Entertainment Lawyers. [11882605] [20-55664, 20-55846] (KT) [Entered: 11/05/2020 07:30 AM]
November 4, 2020 Filing 16 Submitted (ECF) Amicus brief for review (by government or with consent per FRAP 29(a)). Submitted by Gregorini v. Apple Inc., et al., Amicus Curiae Brief for the California Society of Entertainment Lawyers in Support of Appellants. Date of service: 11/04/2020. [11882569] [20-55664, 20-55846] (Lowe, Steven) [Entered: 11/04/2020 11:51 PM]
November 2, 2020 Filing 15 Received 6 paper copies of Opening Brief [ # 9 ] filed by Francesca Gregorini. [11880423] [20-55664, 20-55846] (SD) [Entered: 11/03/2020 11:21 AM]
November 2, 2020 Filing 14 Received 3 paper copies of excerpts of record [ # 10 ] in 3 volume(s) filed by Appellant Francesca Gregorini. [11878814] [20-55664, 20-55846] (KWG) [Entered: 11/02/2020 11:58 AM]
October 29, 2020 Filing 13 Filed clerk order: The opening brief [ # 9 ] submitted by Francesca Gregorini is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: blue. The excerpts of record [ # 10 ] submitted by Francesca Gregorini are filed. Within 7 days of this order, filer is ordered to file 3 copies of the excerpts in paper format securely bound on the left side, with white covers. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [11875690] [20-55664, 20-55846] (KT) [Entered: 10/29/2020 11:57 AM]
October 29, 2020 Filing 12 Added Attorney(s) Stephen Ryan Patterson for party(s) Appellant Francesca Gregorini. [11875311] [20-55664, 20-55846] (RL) [Entered: 10/29/2020 09:24 AM]
October 28, 2020 Filing 11 Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of S. Ryan Patterson (Erikson Law Group, 200 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004) for Appellant Francesca Gregorini in 20-55664. Date of service: 10/28/2020. (Party was previously proceeding with counsel.) [11875005] [20-55664, 20-55846] (Patterson, Stephen) [Entered: 10/28/2020 05:20 PM]
October 28, 2020 Filing 10 Submitted (ECF) excerpts of record. Submitted by Appellant Francesca Gregorini in 20-55664, 20-55846. Date of service: 10/28/2020. [11874877] [20-55664, 20-55846] (Erikson, David) [Entered: 10/28/2020 04:30 PM]
October 28, 2020 Filing 9 Submitted (ECF) Opening Brief for review. Submitted by Appellant Francesca Gregorini in 20-55664, 20-55846. Date of service: 10/28/2020. [11874866] [20-55664, 20-55846] (Erikson, David) [Entered: 10/28/2020 04:27 PM]
September 24, 2020 Filing 8 Filed clerk order (Deputy Clerk: SSR): Appellants unopposed motion (Docket Entry No. [ # 11823441-2 ]) to consolidate is granted. Nos. 20-55664 and 20-55846 are consolidated. Appellants unopposed request (included in Docket Entry No. [ # 11823441-2 ]) to modify the briefing schedule is granted. The consolidated opening brief is due October 28, 2020. The consolidated answering brief is due December 16, 2020. The optional consolidated reply brief is due January 29, 2021. Appellants motion (Docket Entry No. [ # 11829778-2 ]) for an extension of time to file the opening brief is denied as unnecessary. [11836356] [20-55664, 20-55846] (WL) [Entered: 09/24/2020 05:04 PM]
September 14, 2020 Filing 7 Filed (ECF) Appellant Francesca Gregorini Unopposed Motion to consolidate cases 20-55664 and 20-55846. Date of service: 09/14/2020. [11823458] [20-55846] (Erikson, David) [Entered: 09/14/2020 04:47 PM]
September 11, 2020 Filing 6 MEDIATION ORDER FILED: This case is RELEASED from the Mediation Program. Counsel are requested to contact the Circuit Mediator should circumstances develop that warrant settlement discussions while the appeal is pending. [11819819] (BLS) [Entered: 09/11/2020 05:16 AM]
August 27, 2020 Filing 5 MEDIATION ORDER FILED: By 09/10/2020, counsel to email Circuit Mediator regarding settlement potential. Include Ninth Circuit case number in subject line. This communication will be kept confidential, if requested, and should not be filed with the court. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. [11805251] (BLS) [Entered: 08/27/2020 02:53 PM]
August 26, 2020 Filing 4 The Mediation Questionnaire for this case was filed on 08/26/2020. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please use the following # link . Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts.[11804245]. [20-55846] (AD) [Entered: 08/26/2020 06:44 PM]
August 26, 2020 Filing 3 Filed (ECF) Appellant Francesca Gregorini Mediation Questionnaire. Date of service: 08/26/2020. [11803797] [20-55846] (Erikson, David) [Entered: 08/26/2020 02:23 PM]
August 24, 2020 Filing 2 Received notification from District Court re: payment of docket fee. Amount Paid: USD 505.00. Date paid: 08/18/2020. [11799485] (RT) [Entered: 08/24/2020 09:27 AM]
August 19, 2020 Filing 1 DOCKETED CAUSE AND ENTERED APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL. SEND MQ: Yes. The schedule is set as follows: Appellant Francesca Gregorini Mediation Questionnaire due on 08/26/2020. Appellant Francesca Gregorini opening brief due 10/22/2020. Appellees Apple Inc., Tony Basgallop, Todd Black, Blinding Edge Pictures, Inc., Jason Blumenthal, Dolphin Black Productions, Escape Artists, Inc., Ashwin Rajan, M. Night Shyamalan, Steve Tisch and Uncle George Productions answering brief due 11/23/2020. Appellant's optional reply brief is due 21 days after service of the answering brief. [11794587] (RT) [Entered: 08/19/2020 10:09 AM]

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Defendant / appellee: DOLPHIN BLACK PRODUCTIONS, a California corporation
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Defendant / appellee: APPLE INC.
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Defendant / appellee: ESCAPE ARTISTS, INC.
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Plaintiff / appellant: FRANCESCA GREGORINI
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Amicus curiae: CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT LAWYERS
Represented By: Steven T. Lowe
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