Broadcast Music, Inc. et al v. De Real Ting Cafe, Inc. et al
| Ecaf Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Unichappell Music Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc. and Broadcast Music, Inc. |
| HANIF R. KISSOONLAL, SR. and De Real Ting Cafe, Inc. doing business as De Real Ting Cafe |
| Karen Cole |
| 3:2026cv00129 |
| January 23, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Patricia D Barksdale |
| Jordan Emery Pratt |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement |
| None |
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Filing 28
ENDORSED ORDER granting #27 the defendants' second unopposed motion for an extension of time. The deadline to respond to #4 the complaint is extended to August 14, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on July 9, 2026. (JCB)
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| Filing 27 Unopposed Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer/Respond to Complaint by De Real Ting Cafe, Inc., Hanif R. Kissoonlal, Sr. (Lawrence, Noel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. Modified on 7/9/2026 as to docket text and to correct motion type (LJC). |
| Filing 26 CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 9/1/2026; Joinder of Parties due by 9/1/2026; Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 6/2/2027; Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 6/16/2027; Conduct mediation hearing by 6/16/2027 (Lead counsel to coordinate dates); Discovery due by 8/4/2027; Dispositive motions due by 9/3/2027; All other motions due by 12/28/2027; Pretrial statement due by 1/18/2028; Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/25/2028 at 3:00 PM in Jacksonville Courtroom 10 A before Judge Jordan Emery Pratt; Bench Trial set for trial term commencing 2/7/2028 at 9:00 AM in Jacksonville Courtroom 10 A before Judge Jordan Emery Pratt. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 6/23/2026. (Attachments: #1 Docket Sheet, #2 Mediation Report)(TPL) |
| Filing 25 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Messa, Zachary) |
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Filing 24
ENDORSED ORDER granting #22 the defendants' unopposed motion for an extension of time. The deadline to respond to #4 the complaint is extended to July 14, 2026. Future motions must comply with all procedural rules, including Local Rule 3.01(g)(2), which directs the use of a conferral certificate at the end of the motion and under the heading "Local Rule 3.01(g) Certificate," and Local Rule 1.08, which sets typography standards. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on May 15, 2026. (JCB)
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| Filing 23 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by De Real Ting Cafe, Inc., Hanif R. Kissoonlal, Sr. (Lawrence, Noel) |
| Filing 22 Unopposed MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for an Order setting Defendants' time to respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by All Defendants. (Lawrence, Noel) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Noel G. Lawrence on behalf of De Real Ting Cafe, Inc. Lead Counsel: NOEL LAWRENCE. (Lawrence, Noel) Modified docket text on 5/13/2026 (JG). |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Noel G. Lawrence on behalf of Hanif R. Kissoonlal, Sr (Lawrence, Noel) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Noel G. Lawrence on behalf of Hanif R. Kissoonlal, Sr. Lead Counsel: NOEL LAWRENCE. (Lawrence, Noel) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Noel G. Lawrence on behalf of De Real Ting Cafe, Inc. (Lawrence, Noel) |
| Filing 17 SUMMONS issued as to Hanif R. Kissoonlal, Sr. (BD) |
| Filing 16 PROPOSED summons to be issued by Broadcast Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Ecaf Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Unichappell Music Inc.. (Messa, Zachary) |
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Filing 15
ORDER granting #14 the plaintiffs' motion for permission to effect substitute service and for an extension of time to serve process on Hanif Kissoonlal. The plaintiffs may serve process on Kissoonlal through the Florida Secretary of State, and must do so by May 26, 2026 (the first business day after the requested day). See the order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on May 5, 2026. (JCB)
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| Filing 14 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically substitute serve Complaint on Defendant Hanif R. Kissoonlal through the Secretary of State and extension of time to complete such service up to and including May 23, 2026 by Broadcast Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Ecaf Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Unichappell Music Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Messa, Zachary) |
| Filing 13 RETURN of service executed on March 27, 2026 by Unichappell Music Inc., Broadcast Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Ecaf Music, EMI Blackwood Music Inc. as to De Real Ting Cafe, Inc.. (Messa, Zachary) |
| Filing 12 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Broadcast Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Ecaf Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Unichappell Music Inc.. (Messa, Zachary) |
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Filing 11
ENDORSED ORDER striking #10 the plaintiffs' disclosure statement. By March 18, 2026, the plaintiffs must file a disclosure statement using the standard form on the court's website, www.flmd.uscourts.gov. See Local Rule 3.03. As information, the form changed effective November 1, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on March 4, 2026. (JCB)
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| Filing 10 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Broadcast Music, Inc., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Ecaf Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Unichappell Music Inc.. (Messa, Zachary) |
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Filing 9
ENDORSED ORDER. By February 27, 2026, the plaintiffs must file a disclosure statement using the standard form on the court's website, www.flmd.uscourts.gov. See Local Rule 3.03. As information, the form changed effective November 1, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on February 13, 2026. (JCB)
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| Filing 8 Copyright Report electronically sent to the U.S. Copyright Office. (AM) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to De Real Ting Cafe, Inc., Hanif R. Kissoonlal, Sr. (AM) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE TO ALL COUNSELS of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AM) |
| Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Jordan Emery Pratt and Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. New case number: 3:26-cv-129-JEP-PDB. (LAW) |
| Filing 4 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Messa, Zachary) |
| Filing 3 PROPOSED summons to be issued by all plaintiffs (Messa, Zachary) Modified text on 1/27/2026 (AM). |
| Filing 2 PROPOSED summons to be issued by all plaintiffs (Messa, Zachary) Modified text on 1/27/2026 (AM). |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24367824) filed by All Plaintiffs.(Messa, Zachary) the Civil Cover Sheet was the only document uploaded. Counsel filed the complaint at Doc. #4 Modified docket text to remove capitalization and to fix names on 1/27/2026 (AM). |
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