In re: Ali Alavi, et al v. Genius Brands International, Inc., et al
Plaintiff: SALVADOR VERDIN and VINCENT CONTORNO, Consol Plaintiff
Defendant: LYNNE SEGALL, Consol Defendant, MICHAEL KLEIN, Consol Defendant, MARGARET LOESCH, Consol Defendant, JOSEPH DAVIS, Consol Defendant, P. CLARK HALLREN, Consol Defendant and ANTHONY THOMOPOULOS, Consol Defendant
Not Classified By Court: In re: GENIUS BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION
Plaintiff / Appellant: ALI ALAVI and A LEGACY FOUNDATION, Lead Plaintiffs; On Behalf of Themselves and All Others Similarly Situated
Defendant / Appellee: GENIUS BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC., ANDY HEYWARD and ROBERT DENTON
Case Number: 22-55760
Filed: August 12, 2022
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Securities, Commodities, Exchange

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April 5, 2024 Summary In re Alavi v. Genius Brands International, Inc.

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October 3, 2022 Filing 8 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. [12554635] (BLS) [Entered: 10/03/2022 01:47 PM]
September 19, 2022 Filing 7 Streamlined request [6] by Appellants A Legacy Foundation and Ali Alavi to extend time to file the brief is approved. Amended briefing schedule: Appellants A Legacy Foundation and Ali Alavi opening brief due 11/10/2022. Appellees Robert Denton, Genius Brands International, Inc. and Andy Heyward answering brief due 12/12/2022. The optional reply brief is due 21 days from the date of service of the answering brief. [12543887] (JN) [Entered: 09/19/2022 04:49 PM]
September 19, 2022 Filing 6 Filed (ECF) Streamlined request for extension of time to file Opening Brief by Appellants Ali Alavi and A Legacy Foundation. New requested due date is 11/10/2022. [12543813] [22-55760] (Sams, Ex Kano) [Entered: 09/19/2022 04:05 PM]
August 29, 2022 Filing 5 MEDIATION ORDER FILED: By 09/19/2022, counsel to email Circuit Mediator regarding settlement potential. Include Ninth Circuit case name and 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. [12528398] (BLS) [Entered: 08/29/2022 11:52 AM]
August 24, 2022 Filing 4 Filed (ECF) Appellants A Legacy Foundation and Ali Alavi Unopposed Motion for miscellaneous relief [Unopposed Motion to Amend Caption]. Date of service: 08/24/2022. [12525810] [22-55760] (Sams, Ex Kano) [Entered: 08/24/2022 04:52 PM]
August 19, 2022 Filing 3 The Mediation Questionnaire for this case was filed on 08/19/2022. 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.[12521888]. [22-55760] (AD) [Entered: 08/19/2022 06:44 PM]
August 19, 2022 Filing 2 Filed (ECF) Appellants A Legacy Foundation and Ali Alavi Mediation Questionnaire. Date of service: 08/19/2022. [12521634] [22-55760] (Sams, Ex Kano) [Entered: 08/19/2022 03:40 PM]
August 12, 2022 Filing 1 DOCKETED CAUSE AND ENTERED APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL. SEND MQ: Yes. The schedule is set as follows: Appellants A Legacy Foundation and Ali Alavi Mediation Questionnaire due on 08/19/2022. Appellants A Legacy Foundation and Ali Alavi opening brief due 10/11/2022. Appellees Robert Denton, Genius Brands International, Inc. and Andy Heyward answering brief due 11/14/2022. Appellant's optional reply brief is due 21 days after service of the answering brief. [12516259] (RT) [Entered: 08/12/2022 03:19 PM]

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Plaintiff / appellant: ALI ALAVI
Represented By: Robert Vincent Prongay Esquire
Represented By: Ex Kano Shirden Sams Esquire II
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Plaintiff / appellant: A LEGACY FOUNDATION, Lead Plaintiffs; On Behalf of Themselves and All Others Similarly Situated
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Represented By: Robert Vincent Prongay Esquire
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Plaintiff: VINCENT CONTORNO, Consol Plaintiff
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Defendant / appellee: GENIUS BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Represented By: Michael Lloyd Charlson
Represented By: Elizabeth Au Matthews
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Defendant / appellee: ANDY HEYWARD
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Defendant / appellee: ROBERT DENTON
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Defendant: LYNNE SEGALL, Consol Defendant
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Defendant: MICHAEL KLEIN, Consol Defendant
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Defendant: MARGARET LOESCH, Consol Defendant
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Defendant: JOSEPH DAVIS, Consol Defendant
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Defendant: P. CLARK HALLREN, Consol Defendant
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