Woodall v. The Walt Disney Company, et al.
| BUCK GOODDAY WOODALL, an individual and Buck Woodall |
| THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, a Delaware Corporation, WALT DISNEY PICTURES, a Division of the Walt Disney Corporation, WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS, a Division of the Walt Disney Company, MANDEVILLE FILMS, INC., a California Corporation, JENNY MARCHICK, an individual, PAMELA RIBON, an individual, DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC., a California corporation, DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., a Delaware corporation, WALT DISNEY DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER & INTERNATIONAL, s Division of the Walt Disney Company, DISNEY BOOK GROUP, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS, INC., a California corporation, DISNEY STORE USA, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT, INC., a California corporation, BUENA VISTA BOOKS, INC., a California corporation, DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS & INTERACTIVE MEDIA, INC. and DISNEY SHOPPING, INC. |
| 26-245 |
| January 13, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit |
| Copyright |
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| Filing 33 CLERK ACTION: Opening Brief and Excerpts of Record submitted at DE 13, DE 16, DE 29 by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall are filed. Volumes 31-34 filed UNDER SEAL. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 06/11/2026 11:47 AM] |
Filing 32
ORDER FILED. Lisa B. Fitzgerald, Appellate Commissioner. The unopposed motion (Docket Entry No. 14) to file under seal Volumes 31 through 34 of the excerpts of record is granted. The clerk will file publicly the motion to seal and supporting declaration (Docket Entry Nos. 14.1, 14.2), the opening brief (Docket Entry No. 29), and Volumes 1 through 30 of the excerpts of record (Docket Entry No. 13). The clerk will maintain Volumes 31 through 34 of the excerpts of record under seal at Docket Entry No. 16. The motion (Docket Entry No. 15) to transmit physical exhibits will be addressed by separate order. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. [Entered: 06/11/2026 10:52 AM]
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Filing 31
ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 30) granted FOR ALL APPELLEES. Amended briefing schedule: Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 8/5/2026. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 06/03/2026 03:25 PM]
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| Filing 30 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellee The Walt Disney Company, Appellee Walt Disney Pictures, Appellee Walt Disney Animation Studios, Appellee Mandeville Films, Inc., Appellee Jenny Marchick, Appellee Pamela Ribon, Appellee Disney Consumer Products, Inc., Appellee Disney Enterprises, Inc., Appellee Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International, Appellee Disney Book Group, LLC, Appellee Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., Appellee Disney Store USA, LLC, Appellee Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., Appellee Buena Vista Books, Inc., Appellee Disney Consumer Products & Interactive Media, Inc., Appellee Disney Shopping, Inc.. [Entered: 06/03/2026 02:36 PM] |
| Filing 29 OPENING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall. [Entered: 06/03/2026 11:20 AM] |
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Filing 28
ORDER FILED. R. NELSON and BADE, Circuit Judges. The motion (Docket Entry No. 25) for reconsideration is denied. Appellant must submit a brief that complies with the length limits in Ninth Circuit Rule 32-1 by June 3, 2026. The answering brief is due on July 6, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after service of the answering brief. [Entered: 05/20/2026 04:04 PM]
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| Filing 27 REPLY to Response to Motion to Reconsider Nondispositive Order (DE 26) filed by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall. [Entered: 05/18/2026 08:45 AM] |
| Filing 26 RESPONSE to Motion to Reconsider Nondispositive Order (DE 25) filed by Appellee The Walt Disney Company, Appellee Walt Disney Pictures, Appellee Walt Disney Animation Studios, Appellee Mandeville Films, Inc., Appellee Jenny Marchick, Appellee Pamela Ribon, Appellee Disney Consumer Products, Inc., Appellee Disney Enterprises, Inc., Appellee Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International, Appellee Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., Appellee Disney Store USA, LLC, Appellee Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., Appellee Buena Vista Books, Inc., Appellee Disney Consumer Products & Interactive Media, Inc., Appellee Disney Shopping, Inc.. [Entered: 05/15/2026 02:23 PM] |
| Filing 25 MOTION to Reconsider Nondispositive Order filed by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall. [Entered: 05/14/2026 01:31 PM] |
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Filing 24
ORDER FILED. The opposed motion (Docket Entry No. 11) to file an oversized opening brief is denied. See 9th Cir. R. 32-2; see also Circuit Advisory Committee Note to Rule 32-2 (In almost all cases, the limits provided suffice even for multiple or complex issues. Most overlength briefs could be shorter and unnecessarily burden the Court.). The clerk will strike the brief at Docket Entry No. 12. Appellant must submit a brief that complies with the length limits in Ninth Circuit Rule 32-1 by May 19, 2026. [Entered: 05/12/2026 07:56 AM]
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| Filing 23 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Pamela Ribon. [Entered: 05/11/2026 11:31 AM] |
| Filing 22 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Jenny Marchick. [Entered: 05/11/2026 11:30 AM] |
| Filing 21 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Mandeville Films, Inc.. [Entered: 05/11/2026 11:28 AM] |
| Filing 20 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., Appellee Disney Store USA, LLC, Appellee Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., Appellee Buena Vista Books, Inc., Appellee Disney Shopping, Inc.. [Entered: 05/11/2026 11:26 AM] |
| Filing 19 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Walt Disney Pictures, Appellee Walt Disney Animation Studios, Appellee Disney Consumer Products, Inc., Appellee Disney Enterprises, Inc., Appellee Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International, Appellee Disney Consumer Products & Interactive Media, Inc.. [Entered: 05/11/2026 11:24 AM] |
| Filing 18 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee The Walt Disney Company. [Entered: 05/11/2026 11:20 AM] |
| Filing 17 RESPONSE to Motion to File Oversized Brief (DE 11) filed by Appellee The Walt Disney Company, Appellee Walt Disney Pictures, Appellee Walt Disney Animation Studios, Appellee Mandeville Films, Inc., Appellee Jenny Marchick, Appellee Pamela Ribon, Appellee Disney Consumer Products, Inc., Appellee Disney Enterprises, Inc., Appellee Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International, Appellee Disney Book Group, LLC, Appellee Disney Interactive Studios, Inc., Appellee Disney Store USA, LLC, Appellee Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., Appellee Buena Vista Books, Inc., Appellee Disney Consumer Products & Interactive Media, Inc., Appellee Disney Shopping, Inc.. [Entered: 05/11/2026 11:14 AM] |
| Filing 16 EXCERPTS OF RECORD UNDER SEAL, Volumes 31-34 submitted for filing by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall.--[court entered filing of excerpts submitted at DE 14] [Entered: 05/11/2026 10:57 AM] |
| Filing 15 MOTION to Transmit Physical Exhibit filed by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall. [Entered: 05/04/2026 03:00 PM] |
| Filing 14 MOTION to File Document Under Seal and Sealed Document Submitted for Filing filed by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall.--[COURT UPDATE: Corrected PDF attached as of 5/11/2026, REPLACING original attachment]--[COURT UPDATE: UNSEALED 14.1, 14.2 per DE 32] [Entered: 05/04/2026 02:58 PM] [Edited: 06/11/2026 10:54 AM] |
| Filing 13 EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall.--[COURT UPDATE: Corrected PDF attached as of 5/11/2026, REPLACING original attachment] [Entered: 05/04/2026 02:48 PM] [Edited: 05/11/2026 10:50 AM] |
| Filing 12 STRICKEN PER ORDER [DE 24] --- OPENING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall.--[COURT UPDATE: Corrected PDF attached as of 5/11/2026, REPLACING original attachment] [Entered: 05/04/2026 02:21 PM] [Edited: 05/12/2026 07:58 AM] |
| Filing 11 MOTION to File Oversized Brief filed by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall. [Entered: 05/04/2026 02:19 PM] |
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Filing 10
ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 9) granted FOR ALL PARTIES. Amended briefing schedule: Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 5/4/2026, Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 6/3/2026. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 03/17/2026 09:51 AM]
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| Filing 9 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall. [Entered: 03/17/2026 07:46 AM] |
| Filing 8 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. Counsel are requested to contact the Circuit Mediator should circumstances develop that warrant settlement discussions. [Entered: 02/12/2026 03:05 PM] |
| Filing 7 ADDED Counsel for Appellant Gustavo D. Lage [Entered: 02/02/2026 03:43 PM] |
| Filing 6 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Gustavo D. Lage for Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall. [Entered: 02/02/2026 02:59 PM] |
| Filing 5 MEDIATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED - DIAL-IN Assessment Conference, 2/2/2026, 1:00 p.m. PACIFIC Time. See order for instructions and details. [Entered: 01/26/2026 09:46 AM] |
| Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall. [Entered: 01/23/2026 09:47 AM] |
| Filing 3 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant Buck Goodday Woodall. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. 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. [Entered: 01/20/2026 03:33 PM] |
| Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 5/4/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 1/20/2026, Appeal Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 4/3/2026, Appeal Transcript Due (Appellant) 2/23/2026, Appeal Transcript Order Due (Appellant) 1/23/2026. For appeal no. 26-245, 2:20-cv-03772-CBM-E. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [Entered: 01/13/2026 01:44 PM] |
| Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 2:20-cv-03772-CBM-E has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 26-245 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 01/13/2026 01:38 PM] |
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