Banilla Games, Inc. et al v. Czepiel
| Banilla Games, Inc. and Grover Gaming, Inc. |
| John J Czepiel |
| 8:2024cv00337 |
| February 5, 2024 |
| US District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Kathryn Kimball Mizelle |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 29 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re 28 Order by John J Czepiel. (McGuire, John) |
Filing 28
ENDORSED ORDER: As required by Local Rule 3.03, Defendant must file a Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying parties and interested corporations in which any assigned judge may be a shareholder, as well as for other matters that might require consideration of recusal. Defendant must file the foregoing by using the template attached to (Doc. #9) (also available on the undersigned's website under the "forms" tab). Defendant must file the Disclosure Statement and Certification no later than March 19, 2024. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 3/14/2024. (ZG)
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Filing 27
ENDORSED ORDER: In the light of the Parties' #26 Stipulation and Joint Motion for the Entry of a Preliminary Injunction, the hearing scheduled for March 18, 2024, in this case is cancelled. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 3/8/2024. (ZG)
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| Filing 26 STIPULATION re 22 Order Setting Hearing on Motion by Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Consent Order for Preliminary Injunction)(Ellison, Steven) |
| Filing 25 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re 23 Order by Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. (Ellison, Steven) |
| Filing 24 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Unassigned Magistrate. New case number: 8:24-cv-00337-KKM-UAM. Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed no longer assigned to the case. (SAO) |
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Filing 23
ENDORSED ORDER: Plaintiffs' #21 Corporate Disclosure Statement fails to meet the standards this Court requires to effectively screen cases for potential conflicts. Although Plaintiffs filed the correct form, their Corporate Disclosure Statement does not appear to include "[t]he name of each person, attorney, association of persons, firm, law firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, subsidiary, conglomerate, affiliate, member, and any other identifiable legal entity that has, or might have, an interest in the outcome of this action, including through any ownership however small of a party's shares or stock, as well as all other identifiable legal entities related to any party in the case." See (Doc. #9) at 7. Specifically, Plaintiffs do not list themselves or explain the relationship between the two listed individuals and Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs must file a corrected and complete statement by March 7, 2024. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 3/4/2024. (ZG)
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Filing 22
ENDORSED ORDER: A hearing on Plaintiffs' #8 Motion for Preliminary Injunction will be held before the undersigned in Courtroom 13B, 801 North Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida, on March 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The Parties are further directed to comply with Local Rule 6.02 and file "each paper" on which they rely no later than March 8, 2024. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 2/29/2024. (ZG)
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| Filing 21 CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement by Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc. (Ellison, Steven) Modified text on 2/28/2024 (AM). |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc.. Related case(s): No (Ellison, Steven) |
| Filing 19 ANSWER to Complaint for Injunction by John J Czepiel.(McGuire, John) Modified text on 2/29/2024 (KME). |
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Filing 18
ORDER granting #16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on February 26, 2024. (PNT)
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Filing 17
ENDORSED ORDER: As required by Local Rule 3.03, Plaintiffs must file a Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying parties and interested corporations in which any assigned judge may be a shareholder, as well as for other matters that might require consideration of recusal. Plaintiffs must file the foregoing by using the template attached to (Doc. #9) (also available on the undersigned's website under the "forms" tab). Plaintiffs must file the Disclosure Statement and Certification no later than February 28, 2024. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 2/23/2024. (ZG)
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| Filing 16 MOTION for Stephen M. Faraci, Sr. to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21791038 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificates of Good Standing)(Ellison, Steven) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed. |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of compliance re 14 Order by Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Return of Service)(Ellison, Steven) |
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER: Plaintiffs' #13 Compliance Notice states that they attached the required proof of service. See (Doc. #13) at 2; (Doc. 13-1). Plaintiffs' attachment appears to be blank. Plaintiffs must refile their proof of service no later than February 16, 2024. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 2/16/2024. (ZG)
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| Filing 13 NOTICE of compliance re #10 Order by Banilla Games, Inc., Grover Gaming, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Ellison, Steven) |
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Filing 12
ORDER granting #11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on February 13, 2024. (PNT)
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| Filing 11 MOTION for Robert Norwood Drewry to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21758823 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Ellison, Steven) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed. |
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Filing 10
ORDER RE #8 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 2/9/2024. (ZG)
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Filing 9
CIVIL CASE STANDING ORDER. The Parties shall meet and file a Case Management Report using the standard form on the Court's website within forty days after any Defendant appears. Each Party must also file a Corporate Disclosure Statement using the standard template attached to this Order (also available on the undersigned's website under the "forms" tab) within fourteen days after appearing. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 2/6/2024. (ZG)
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| Filing 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Ellison, Steven) |
| Filing 7 Copyright Report electronically sent to the U.S. Copyright Office. (EAM) |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to John J Czepiel. (EAM) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Stephen M. Faraci, Sr., Steven Ellison, Robert N Drewry 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). (EAM) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Stephen M. Faraci, Sr. Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (EAM) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Robert N Drewry Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission of Non-Resident Lawyer - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the non-resident lawyer or the motion may be filed on paper; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JCG) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle and Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed. New case number: 8:24-cv-337-KKM-JSS. (JCG) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against John J Czepiel with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-21735317) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Civil Cover Sheet, #5 Proposed Summons)(Ellison, Steven) Modified on 2/6/2024 to edit docket text (EAM). |
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