BMN Entertainment, LLC v. Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC et al
Plaintiff: BMN Entertainment, LLC
Defendant: Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC and Je'Caryous Johnson
Case Number: 1:2022cv03741
Filed: July 19, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Martha M Pacold
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 17 U.S.C. § 101 Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ENTERED JUDGMENT Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 9/7/2022: (rao, )
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 45 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 9/7/2022: Defendants' motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction #19 is granted, and the case is dismissed without prejudice. Defendants' motion to dismiss for improper venue or transfer #20 is denied as moot. Plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order #5 is denied. Enter final judgment. Civil case terminated. (rao, )
September 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 RESPONSE by Plaintiff BMN Entertainment, LLC to sur-reply, #42 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Chiacchio, Theodore)
September 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 REPLY by Defendants Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC, Je'Caryous Johnson to motion to dismiss #20 , response in opposition to motion, #37 (Wigginton, Jeff)
August 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 SUR-REPLY by Defendants Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC, Je'Caryous Johnson to other #10 , Response #21 , reply to response to motion #25 to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order (Wigginton, Jeff)
August 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Defendants' unopposed motion for leave to file sur-reply to plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order #35 is granted. Defendant is directed to file the sur-reply separately on the docket by 8/31/2022. Plaintiff may file a response to the sur-reply by 9/6/2022 that does not exceed five pages. (rao, )
August 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 DECLARATION of Blake Craft regarding declaration #7 (Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 39 RESPONSE by Plaintiff BMN Entertainment, LLC to motion for leave to file #35 Corrected Response to Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply #38 (Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 38 RESPONSE by Plaintiff BMN Entertainment, LLC to motion for leave to file #35 Response to Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply (Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 37 RESPONSE by BMN Entertainment, LLCin Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Je'Caryous Johnson, Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC to dismiss for Improper Venue and, Alternatively, Motion to Transfer Venue #20 (Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 36 REPLY by Defendants Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC, Je'Caryous Johnson to response in opposition to motion, #29 , motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction #19 (Wigginton, Jeff)
August 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 35 MOTION by Defendants Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC, Je'Caryous Johnson for leave to file Surreply to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Temporary Restraining Order (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Wigginton, Jeff)
August 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Exhibit 1 to Plaintiff's Notice of Supplemental Authority #33 by BMN Entertainment, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 Notice of Supplemental Authority by BMN Entertainment, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Plaintiff's unopposed motion for leave to file notice of supplemental authority #31 is granted. (rao, )
August 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MOTION by Plaintiff BMN Entertainment, LLC for leave to file Notice of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Exhibit 2 to #29 ; re-filed due to technical problems with [29-2] by BMN Entertainment, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 RESPONSE by BMN Entertainment, LLCin Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Je'Caryous Johnson, Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction #19 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8)(Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 DECLARATION of Blake Craft regarding reply to response to motion #25 Supplemental Declaration of Blake Craft (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 DECLARATION of Fernando Cordero regarding reply to response to motion #25 (Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 Exhibits to Reply in Further Support of Motion for Entry of Temporary Restraining Order by BMN Entertainment, LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10)(Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 REPLY by BMN Entertainment, LLC to Response #21 Reply in Further Support of Motion for Entry of Temporary Restraining Order (Chiacchio, Theodore)
August 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has reviewed the parties' joint status report #23 addressing proposed briefing schedules on the pending motions to dismiss #19 , #20 . The court agrees that, before it can resolve the pending motion for temporary restraining order, it must first be established that the court has personal jurisdiction over defendants. Am. Bridal & Prom Indus. Ass'n, Inc. v. The P'ships & Unincorporated Ass'ns Identified on Schedule A, 192 F. Supp. 3d 924, 930 (N.D. Ill. 2016). Accordingly, the court adopts defendants' proposed briefing schedule on the motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction #19 . Plaintiff's response to the motion is due by 8/18/2022, and any reply by defendants is due within seven days of service of plaintiff's response. For the separate motion to dismiss for improper venue #20 , the court adopts plaintiff's proposed briefing schedule: plaintiff's response is due by 8/25/2022, and any reply by defendants is due within seven days of service of plaintiff's response. Mailed notice. (mma, )
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 STATUS Report regarding Briefing Schedule by Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC, Je'Caryous Johnson (Wigginton, Jeff)
August 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The parties are directed to submit a joint proposed briefing schedule on defendants' motions to dismiss #19 , #20 by 8/8/2022. Mailed notice. (ym, )
August 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 RESPONSE by Defendants Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC, Je'Caryous Johnson to other #10 , motion for temporary restraining order #5 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Wigginton, Jeff)
August 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION by Defendants Je'Caryous Johnson, Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC to dismiss for Improper Venue and, Alternatively, Motion to Transfer Venue (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Wigginton, Jeff)
August 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION by Defendants Je'Caryous Johnson, Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Wigginton, Jeff)
August 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time #17 is granted. Defendants response to plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order is due by 8/4/2022, and any reply by plaintiff is due within eight days of when defendants' response is served. Mailed notice (vcf, )
August 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION by Defendants Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC, Je'Caryous Johnson for extension of time to file response/reply as to motion for temporary restraining order #5 , other #6 , declaration #7 Unopposed (Wigginton, Jeff)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The court has reviewed the parties' joint status report #15 and adopts the parties' proposed briefing schedule on plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order #5 . Defendant's response to the motion #5 is due by 8/3/2022 (reading the agreed "14-day period" in the joint status report to mean 14 days from the filing of the TRO motion; if that is incorrect, the parties should notify the court). Any reply by plaintiff must be filed within seven days after defendant's response is served. (rao, )
July 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 STATUS Report Joint Status Report by BMN Entertainment, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore)
July 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC, Je'Caryous Johnson by Jeffrey G. Mote (Mote, Jeffrey)
July 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER: Jeff C. Wigginton, Jr.'s motion for leave to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendants #12 is granted. Signed by the Honorable Martha M. Pacold on 7/25/2022: Mailed notice(daj, )
July 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-19678207. (Wigginton, Jeff)
July 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Telephonic status hearing held on 7/22/2022. Counsel for all parties were present. As stated on the record, the parties are directed to submit a joint status report by 7/26/2022 providing any update on the status of service of the complaint and the motion for temporary restraining order (as initially discussed in the motion), proposing an agreed briefing schedule on the motion for temporary restraining order, listing any other litigation between the parties (if any), addressing briefly the status of settlement (not disclosing confidential settlement communications, but stating whether settlement discussions are occurring and whether the parties would be interested in exploring settlement before the magistrate judge), and addressing any other matters the parties wish to raise. Plaintiff will refile the memorandum in support of the motion for temporary restraining order #6 with the single citation deleted, as mentioned at the hearing. (rao, )
July 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Corrected Memorandum in Support of Motion for Entry of Temporary Restraining Order by BMN Entertainment, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore)
July 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 STATUS Report by BMN Entertainment, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore)
July 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: By 7/21/2022 at 4:00 p.m., plaintiff should file a status report (or if defendants have appeared, the parties should file a joint status report) providing any update on the status of service of the complaint and the motion for temporary restraining order (as initially discussed in the motion), proposing an agreed briefing schedule on the motion for temporary restraining order, listing any other litigation between the parties (since the motion mentions related litigation), addressing briefly the status of settlement (not disclosing confidential settlement communications, but stating whether settlement discussions are occurring and whether the parties would be interested in exploring settlement before the magistrate judge), and addressing any other matters the parties wish to raise. Telephone status hearing set for 7/22/2022 at 9:30 a.m. Dial toll-free call-in number: (888) 684-8852; followed by the conference access code: 9482028#. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions deemed necessary by the court. (rao, )
July 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 DECLARATION of Blake Craft regarding motion for temporary restraining order #5 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5)(Chiacchio, Theodore)
July 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Memorandum In Support of Motion for Entry of Temporary Restraining Order by BMN Entertainment, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore)
July 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION by Plaintiff BMN Entertainment, LLC for temporary restraining order (Chiacchio, Theodore)
July 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC (daj, ) (Main Document 4 replaced on 7/20/2022) (daj, ).
July 20, 2022 Opinion or Order CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Martha M. Pacold. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey Cole. Case assignment: Random assignment. (ey, )
July 20, 2022 Opinion or Order CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached #Consent To# form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (ey, )
July 20, 2022 Opinion or Order SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant Je'Caryous Johnson Entertainment LLC (ak, )
July 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Chiacchio, Theodore)
July 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by BMN Entertainment, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore)
July 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by BMN Entertainment, LLC; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-19665174. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Chiacchio, Theodore)

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