H&R Block, Inc. et al v. Block, Inc.
Plaintiff: H&R Block, Inc. and HRB Innovations, Inc.
Defendant: Block, Inc.
Case Number: 4:2021cv00913
Filed: December 16, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: Gary A Fenner
Referring Judge: Nanette K Laughrey
Nature of Suit: Trademark
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1114
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
February 10, 2022 Filing 92 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey: Oral argument and evidentiary hearing regarding pending Motion for Preliminary Injunction #16 held via Zoom on 2/10/2022. The Court requests each party to submit a proposed order regarding this matter on or before February 25, 2022. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. (Lock, Tania)
February 10, 2022 Filing 91 ***Remark: Public access to the hearing scheduled for 02/10/2022 and 02/11/2022 can be obtained by calling conference call number 1-877-336-1828, access code 8503666 to participate. (Lock, Tania)
February 10, 2022 NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION - The joint evidentiary hearing and oral argument regarding #16 Motion for Preliminary Injunction scheduled for 02/11/2022 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Lock, Tania)
February 9, 2022 Filing 90 NOTICE of filing Reibstein Exhibits by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. re #89 Notice of filing, (Durone, Anthony)
February 9, 2022 Filing 89 NOTICE of filing Reply Expert Declaration of Professor David Reibstein in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. re #16 MOTION for preliminary injunction / Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Durone, Anthony)
February 9, 2022 Filing 88 MINUTE ENTRY: Teleconference held before the Honorable Nanette K. Laughrey on February 9, 2022, to address logistics for the upcoming preliminary injunction hearing.Plaintiff's Counsel: David Bernstein, Jared Kagan, Stacey Gilman & Anthony Durone. Defendant's Counsel: David Jermann, Margret Caruso, Rachel Kassabian & Robert Schwartz. Court Reporter: Annisa Justice. Courtroom Deputy: Tania Lock. Time in Court: 12:00 p.m. - 12:23 p.m. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Annisa Justice, 816-512-5622, annisa_justice@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Lock, Tania)
February 9, 2022 Filing 87 NOTICE of filing Butler Exhibit A and Butler Exhibit B by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. re #86 Notice of filing, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit B)(Durone, Anthony)
February 9, 2022 Filing 86 NOTICE of filing Reply Declaration of Sarah Butler in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. re #16 MOTION for preliminary injunction / Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Durone, Anthony)
February 9, 2022 Filing 85 NOTICE of filing Reply Declaration of E. Deborah Jay in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. re #16 MOTION for preliminary injunction / Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Durone, Anthony)
February 9, 2022 ***Remark: Flash drive for Plaintiff containing exhibits for document #56 received and to be maintained in the clerks office file room. (Warren, Melissa)
February 8, 2022 Filing 84 PROPOSED EXHIBIT LIST and Witness List for February 10, 2022 Hearing by Block, Inc.. (Jermann, David)
February 8, 2022 Filing 83 PROPOSED EXHIBIT LIST by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. (Durone, Anthony)
February 8, 2022 Filing 82 PROPOSED WITNESS LIST by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. . (Durone, Anthony)
February 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER entered by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. A Telephone Conference is set for 2/9/2022 at 12:00 PM to address logistics for the upcoming preliminary injunction hearing. The parties shall call conference number 877-336-1828, access code: 8503666 to participate. Signed on 02/08/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Lock, Tania)
February 4, 2022 Filing 80 SUR REPLY re #16 MOTION for preliminary injunction / Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction SUR-REPLY filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Defendant Block, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Surreply Declaration of C. Esperanza, #2 Surreply Declaration of O. Jennings, #3 Sur-Rebuttal Declaration of Dr. Yoram (Jerry) Wind, #4 Sur-Rebuttal Declaration of Dr. Ravi Dhar)(Related document(s) #16 ) (Jermann, David) Modified on 2/8/2022 to correct docket entry(Houston, Kiambu).
February 4, 2022 Filing 79 NOTICE of filing Corrected Rebuttal Expert Declaration of Professor David Reibstein by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Gilman, Stacey)
February 4, 2022 Filing 78 REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re #30 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Defendant Block, Inc.. (Related document(s) #30 ) (Jermann, David)
January 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 77 Order by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. In anticipation of the joint evidentiary hearing and oral argument regarding #16 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, the Parties shall file both an exhibit list and a witness list no later than 02/08/2022. Additionally, on or before 2/18/2022, each party shall file proposed findings of facts and conclusions of law. While the Court originally indicated that the Parties should also file post hearing briefing at that time, to streamline the resolution of Plaintiff's Motion, the Court will permit each party to file only proposed finding of facts and conclusions of law. Post hearing briefing will no longer be accepted. Signed on 1/31/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gassen, Austin)
January 28, 2022 Filing 76 ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT of Teleconference held 1/25/2022 before Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. Court Reporter: Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. Number of pages: 36. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 7 calendar days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the parties' intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.mow.uscourts.gov. Please read this policy carefully. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. If necessary, Notice of Intent to Redact is due by 2/4/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/28/2022. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. (Wirt, Katie)
January 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 75 ORDER entered by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. An Oral Argument and Evidentiary Hearing is set for 02/10/2022 and 02/11/2022 at 10:00 a.m. each day and will be held by Zoom video conference. The parties will be provided the information needed to connect to the conference by email. (Lock, Tania)
January 26, 2022 Filing 74 MINUTE ENTRY: Teleconference held before the Honorable Nanette K. Laughrey on January 26, 2022 regarding the Court's availability to conduct the joint evidentiary hearing and oral argument regarding Plaintiff's #16 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction on 2/17 and 2/18, 2022. The hearing will remain on the schedule for February 10 & 11, 2022 due to an unmovable conflict with Defendant's schedule. Plaintiff's Counsel: David Bernstein, Stacey Gilman & Anthony Durone. Defendant's Counsel: David Jermann, Margaret Caruso, Rachel Herrick & Robert Schwartz. Court Reporter: Katie Wirt. Courtroom Deputy: Tania Lock. Time in Court: 1:00 p.m. 1:03 p.m. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Lock, Tania)
January 25, 2022 Filing 73 MINUTE ENTRY: Teleconference held before the Honorable Nanette K. Laughrey on January 25, 2022, regarding the Defendant's #60 Emergency Motion to Strike and the parties' witness and exhibit lists for the upcoming evidentiary hearing and oral argument regarding Plaintiffs' #16 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. Defendant's #60 Emergency Motion was denied. However, Defendant may file a sur-reply on or before 2/4/2022 to address Plaintiffs' Reply submission. The Court further struck the hearing previously scheduled for 1/28/2022, which was reset to 02/10/2022 and 02/11/2022 via Zoom. The Court indicated that expert witnesses will be allowed to present testimony via affidavit. The Court will address pre-and-post hearing requirements by separate Order. Plaintiff's Counsel: David Bernstein, Jared Kagan, Megan Bannigan, Stacey Gilman & Anthony Durone. Defendant's Counsel: David Hermann, Margaret Caruso, Rachel Herrick & Robert Schwartz. Court Reporter: Katie Wirt. Courtroom Deputy: Tania Lock. Time in Court: 3:30 p.m. 4:28 p.m. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Katie Wirt, 816-512-5608, katie_wirt@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Lock, Tania)
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 72 Order by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. A telephone conference is set for 1/26/2022 at 1:00pm CT to address a necessary change in the date of the joint evidentiary hearing and oral argument regarding Plaintiffs' #16 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. The parties shall call conference number 877-336-1828 and use access code 8503666 to participate. Signed on 1/25/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gassen, Austin)
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ORDER granting #69 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Linda Moon for Block, Inc. allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Berner, Crystal)
January 25, 2022 Filing 70 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #60 Emergency MOTION to strike Plaintiffs' Improper Rebuttal Evidence and Suggestions in Support filed by Anthony J. Durone on behalf of Plaintiffs H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. Reply suggestions due by 2/8/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #60 ) (Durone, Anthony)
January 25, 2022 Filing 69 Motion to allow Linda Moon to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number BMOWDC-7772091) filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Block, Inc.. (Jermann, David)
January 25, 2022 Filing 68 REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion re #16 MOTION for preliminary injunction / Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Anthony J. Durone on behalf of Plaintiffs H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. (Related document(s) #16 , #53 , #54 , #55 , #56 , #57 , #58 ) (Durone, Anthony) Modified on 1/25/2022 to add related links (Lock, Tania).
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 67 PROTECTIVE ORDER entered by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. The Parties' #45 Joint Motion for Protective order is granted, with certain alterations to make clear that no party may file any document under seal or in redacted form without first obtaining leave of Court. Signed on 1/25/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. (Gassen, Austin)
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 66 Order by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. Plaintiffs' #63 Consent Motion to Substitute is GRANTED. The Clerk's office is respectfully directed to strike docket entry 59 Reply Suggestions. Within 24 hours, Plaintiffs shall file the Amended Reply attached to their motion as [63-1] Exhibit A on the public docket. Signed on 1/25/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gassen, Austin)
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER granting #62 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Diane Doolittle for Block, Inc. allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Berner, Crystal)
January 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 64 Order by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. A telephone conference is set for 1/25/2022 at 3:30pm CT to address Defendant's #60 Emergency Motion to Strike and the joint evidentiary hearing and oral argument that is currently scheduled for Friday, January 28, 2022 at 12:00pm. The parties should be prepared to address the substance of Defendant's motion as well as their respective witness and exhibit lists for the evidentiary hearing. The parties shall call conference number 877-336-1828 and use access code 8503666 to participate. Signed on 1/24/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gassen, Austin)
January 24, 2022 Filing 63 MOTION to amend/correct 59 Reply Suggestions to Motion, filed by Stacey R. Gilman on behalf of H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/7/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Related document(s) 59 ) (Gilman, Stacey)
January 24, 2022 Filing 62 Motion to allow Diane Doolittle to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7769701) filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Block, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment A)(Jermann, David) (Main Document 62 replaced on 1/25/2022) (Berner, Crystal).
January 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 61 Order by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. Plaintiffs are hereby ORDERED to respond to #60 Emergency Motion to Strike no later than 11:59pm on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Signed on 1/24/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gassen, Austin)
January 24, 2022 Filing 60 Emergency MOTION to strike Plaintiffs' Improper Rebuttal Evidence and Suggestions in Support filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Block, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/7/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Jermann, David)
January 22, 2022 Filing 58 NOTICE of filing Rebuttal Expert Declaration of Professor David Reibstein by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Durone, Anthony)
January 21, 2022 Filing 57 NOTICE of filing Rebuttal Declaration of Anthony J. Durone by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. (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, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit 19, #20 Exhibit 20, #21 Exhibit 21, #22 Exhibit 22, #23 Exhibit 23, #24 Exhibit 24, #25 Exhibit 25, #26 Exhibit 26, #27 Exhibit 27, #28 Exhibit 28, #29 Exhibit 29, #30 Exhibit 30, #31 Exhibit 31, #32 Exhibit 32, #33 Exhibit 33, #34 Exhibit 34, #35 Exhibit 35, #36 Exhibit 36, #37 Exhibit 37, #38 Exhibit 38, #39 Exhibit 39, #40 Exhibit 40, #41 Exhibit 41, #42 Exhibit 42, #43 Exhibit 43, #44 Exhibit 44, #45 Exhibit 45, #46 Exhibit 46, #47 Exhibit 47, #48 Exhibit 48, #49 Exhibit 49, #50 Exhibit 50, #51 Exhibit 51, #52 Exhibit 52, #53 Exhibit 53, #54 Exhibit 54, #55 Exhibit 55, #56 Exhibit 56)(Durone, Anthony)
January 21, 2022 Filing 56 NOTICE of filing of Rebuttal Declaration of Sarah Butler by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J)(Gilman, Stacey) Modified on 2/4/2022 to reflect that chambers received an electronic version of Exh. E, G & H via email. Counsel to provide the clerk's office with a flash drive of these exhibits (Lock, Tania).
January 21, 2022 Filing 55 NOTICE of filing of Rebuttal Declaration of E. Deborah Jay by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Appendix A, #2 Appendix B, #3 Appendix C, #4 Appendix D, #5 Appendix E, #6 Appendix F)(Gilman, Stacey)
January 21, 2022 Filing 54 NOTICE of filing of Declaration of Marissa MacAneney by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Gilman, Stacey)
January 21, 2022 Filing 53 NOTICE of filing of Rebuttal Declaration of Jeffrey J. Jones II by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Gilman, Stacey)
January 21, 2022 Filing 52 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #30 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Anthony J. Durone on behalf of Plaintiffs H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. Reply suggestions due by 2/4/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #30 ) (Durone, Anthony)
January 19, 2022 Filing 51 RULES OF TRIAL. Signed on 01/19/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. (Lock, Tania)
January 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 50 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 7/19/2022. Pretrial Conference set for 1/4/2023 at 1:00 PM before District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. Jury Trial set for 1/17/2023 at 9:00 AM before District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. Dispositive Motions due by 8/9/2022. Signed on 01/19/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. (Attachments: #1 Memo on PTC) (Lock, Tania)
January 18, 2022 Filing 49 Joint PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER and Discovery Plan by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. (Durone, Anthony)
January 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER entered by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. In light of the fact that other counsel continue to represent Plaintiffs, Elizabeth Ann Russell Martin is granted leave to withdraw as counsel for Plaintiffs, (Doc. #47 ). Signed on 01/18/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Lock, Tania)
January 14, 2022 Set/Reset Deadlines as to #47 MOTION to withdraw as attorney. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/28/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Houston, Kiambu)
January 14, 2022 Filing 47 MOTION to withdraw as counsel by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc. (Durone, Anthony) Modified on 1/18/2022 to correct docket entry (Houston, Kiambu).
January 13, 2022 Filing 46 NOTICE (SEALED) by Block, Inc. re #39 Redacted document, Declaration of Chrysty Esperanza in Support of Block, Inc.'s Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Jermann, David)
January 13, 2022 Filing 45 Joint MOTION for protective order (Agreed) filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Block, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/27/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Jermann, David)
January 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. Defendant's #37 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Under Seal is granted. In light of the sensitive information it contains, Defendant shall file the complete declaration of Chrysty Esperanza under seal. Defendant shall also file as public a redacted version of the Declaration. Signed on 1/13/2022 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Gassen, Austin)
January 13, 2022 ***Remark: Two thumb drives were received by the Clerk's Office from defendant's counsel David Jermann. They contain the MP4 recordings marked as Exhibits E and F to Doc. #42 , Declaration of Dr. Yoram (Jerry) Wind. One thumb drive will be sent to chambers of the Hon. Nanette K. Laughrey. The other thumb drive will be maintained by the Clerk's Office as part of the record. (Melvin, Greg)
January 12, 2022 Filing 43 NOTICE of filing Declaration of Ravi Dhar in Support of Block, Inc.'s Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Block, Inc. re #38 Suggestions in Opposition to Motion, (Jermann, David)
January 12, 2022 Filing 42 NOTICE of filing Declaration of Dr. Yoram (Jerry) Wind in Support of Block, Inc.'s Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Block, Inc. re #38 Suggestions in Opposition to Motion, (Jermann, David)
January 12, 2022 Filing 41 NOTICE of filing Declaration of Claudia Ng in Support of Block, Inc.'s Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Block, Inc. re #38 Suggestions in Opposition to Motion, (Jermann, David)
January 12, 2022 Filing 40 NOTICE of filing Declaration of Owen Jennings in Support of Block, Inc.'s Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Block, Inc. re #38 Suggestions in Opposition to Motion, (Jermann, David)
January 12, 2022 Filing 39 REDACTION to #38 Suggestions in Opposition to Motion, Declaration of Chrysty Esperanza in Support of Block, Inc.'s Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction byBlock, Inc.. (Related document(s) #38 ) (Jermann, David)
January 12, 2022 Filing 38 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #16 MOTION for preliminary injunction / Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Defendant Block, Inc.. Reply suggestions due by 1/26/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Related document(s) #16 ) (Jermann, David)
January 12, 2022 Filing 37 MOTION to seal document filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Block, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/26/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Jermann, David)
January 11, 2022 Filing 36 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Defendant Block, Inc..(Jermann, David)
January 11, 2022 Filing 35 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by Stacey R. Gilman on behalf of Plaintiffs H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc..(Gilman, Stacey)
January 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER granting #33 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Megan K. Bannigan for H&R Block, Inc. and HRB Innovations, Inc. allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
January 10, 2022 Filing 33 Motion to allow Megan K. Bannigan to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7748079) filed by Stacey R. Gilman on behalf of H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. (Gilman, Stacey)
January 7, 2022 Filing 32 NOTICE of filing Declaration of Margret Caruso in Support of Block Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss by Block, Inc. re #31 Suggestions in Support of Motion (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit Exhibit E)(Jermann, David)
January 7, 2022 Filing 31 SUGGESTIONS in support re #30 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Defendant Block, Inc.. (Related document(s) #30 ) (Jermann, David)
January 7, 2022 Filing 30 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Block, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/21/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Jermann, David)
January 7, 2022 Filing 29 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Defendant Block, Inc..(Jermann, David)
January 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER entered by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. An Oral Argument and Evidentiary Hearing is set for 01/28/2022 at 12:00 PM and will be held by Zoom video conference. The parties will be provided the information needed to connect to the conference by email. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Lock, Tania)
January 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER granting #26 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Robert M. Schwartz for Block, Inc. allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
January 5, 2022 Filing 26 Motion to allow Robert M. Schwartz to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7740251) filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Block, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing)(Jermann, David)
December 30, 2021 Filing 25 ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPT of teleconference held December 29, 2021, before Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. Court Reporter: Kathy Calvert, 816-512-5741, kathy_calvert@mow.uscourts.gov. Number of pages: 16. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 7 calendar days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the parties' intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.mow.uscourts.gov. Please read this policy carefully. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. If necessary, Notice of Intent to Redact is due by 1/6/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/30/2022. NOTICE: Attorneys must contact the court reporter for copies during this 90 day period. (Calvert, Kathy)
December 29, 2021 Filing 24 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 12/29/2021. The Court GRANTS in part the Parties #18 Joint motion for a Stipulated Briefing Schedule. Defendants Opposition to Plaintiffs #16 Motion for Preliminary Injunction shall be due on or before January 12, 2022. Plaintiffs Reply shall be due on or before January 22, 2022. The parties will confer to determine whether they prefer transfer to Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. or a virtual evidentiary hearing and oral argument before this Court on January 28, 2022. By 5pm on December 30, 2021, counsel shall jointly contact the CRD to inform her whether transfer to Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. is appropriate. Counsel appearing for Plaintiff(s): David Berstein, Jared Kagan and Stacey Gilman. Counsel appearing for Defendant(s): David Jermann, Margret Caruso and Rachel Herrick. Time in court: 12:05 pm to 12:29 pm. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Kathy Calvert, 816-512-5741, kathy_calvert@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa) Modified on 02/07/2022 to properly notate the ruling of Doc. 18 (Lock, Tania).
December 29, 2021 NOTICE of filing: Mediation and Assessment Program Reminder: Your Designation of Mediator is due soon (filed as an ADR event in CM/ECF). See Notice of Inclusion and MAP General Order for specifics. (ADI, MAP)
December 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER entered by Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. A Telephone Conference is set for 12/29/2021 at 12:00 PM regarding Parties #18 Joint Motion to Set a Stipulated Briefing Schedule and Hearing. The parties shall call conference number 877-336-1274, access code: 2707681 to participate. Signed on 12/27/2021 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
December 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 Proposed scheduling order due by 1/18/2022. Rule 26 conference due by 1/11/2022. Signed on 12/27/2021 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. (Lock, Tania)
December 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER ON PRETRIAL PROCEDURES. Service must be obtained on all defendants within forty (40) days of the date of this Order unless otherwise authorized by the Court. Signed on 12/27/2021 by District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey. (Lock, Tania)
December 23, 2021 Filing 20 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT. Per #19 ORDER, this case has been randomly reassigned to the Honorable Nanette K. Laughrey. Please note the new case number 4:21-00913-CV-W-NKL. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Jones, Robin)
December 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER directing the Clerk to reassign case. Signed on 12/23/21 by District Judge Gary A. Fenner. (Mitchell, Lisa)
December 22, 2021 Filing 18 Joint MOTION for order Joint Motion to Set Stipulated Briefing Schedule and Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Stacey R. Gilman on behalf of H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/5/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Gilman, Stacey)
December 21, 2021 Filing 17 SUGGESTIONS in support re #16 MOTION for preliminary injunction / Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction / Suggestions in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed by David H. Bernstein on behalf of Plaintiffs H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. (Related document(s) #16 ) (Bernstein, David)
December 21, 2021 Filing 16 MOTION for preliminary injunction / Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by David H. Bernstein on behalf of H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/4/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Jeffrey J. Jones II in Support, #2 Exhibit A - Block TM Registrations, #3 Exhibit B - Consumer References to Block, #4 Exhibit C - Consent Decree, #5 Exhibit D - Block Square Registrations, #6 Exhibit E - December 1 Press Release, #7 Exhibit F - block.xyz, #8 Exhibit G - Block, Inc. Career Page, #9 Exhibit H - Block, Inc. Social Media, #10 Exhibit I - Cash App LinkedIn, #11 Exhibit J - November 25 Press Release, #12 Exhibit K - Forbes Article, #13 Exhibit L - Block, Inc. TM Applications, #14 Exhibit M -Tweets re Name Change, #15 Exhibit N - LinkedIn Post re Name Change, #16 Exhibit O - Employee Tweet, #17 Exhibit P - CNBC Video, #18 Declaration of Jared I. Kagan in Support, #19 Exhibit 1 12-16-21 Letter)(Bernstein, David)
December 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #12 and #13 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Rachel Herrick Kassabian and Margret M. Caruso for Block, Inc. allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
December 21, 2021 Filing 14 NOTICE of appearance by Darren K. Sharp on behalf of Block, Inc. (Attorney Darren K. Sharp added to party Block, Inc.(pty:dft))(Sharp, Darren)
December 21, 2021 Filing 13 Motion to allow Margret Caruso to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7722096) filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Block, Inc.. (Jermann, David)
December 21, 2021 Filing 12 Motion to allow Rachel H. Kassabian to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7722090) filed by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Block, Inc.. (Jermann, David)
December 21, 2021 Filing 11 NOTICE of appearance by David Alois Jermann on behalf of Block, Inc. (Attorney David Alois Jermann added to party Block, Inc.(pty:dft))(Jermann, David)
December 20, 2021 Filing 10 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. Block, Inc. served on 12/17/2021, answer due 1/7/2022. (Durone, Anthony)
December 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #5 , #6 , #7 , and #8 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney David Bernstein, Jyotin Hamid, Jared Kagan, and Marissa MacAneney for H&R Block, Inc. and HRB Innovations, Inc. allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
December 17, 2021 Filing 8 Motion to allow Marissa MacAneney to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7717966) filed by Anthony J. Durone on behalf of H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. (Durone, Anthony)
December 17, 2021 Filing 7 Motion to allow Jared Kagan to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7717955) filed by Anthony J. Durone on behalf of H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. (Durone, Anthony)
December 17, 2021 Filing 6 Motion to allow Jyotin Hamid to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7717938) filed by Anthony J. Durone on behalf of H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/3/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Durone, Anthony)
December 17, 2021 Filing 5 Motion to allow David Bernstein to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7717917) filed by Anthony J. Durone on behalf of H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. (Durone, Anthony)
December 16, 2021 Filing 4 Report on the filing of an action regarding trademark number(s) 3,338,962; 3,392,368;3,525,361; 3,532,084; 4,769,331; 5,055,458; 5,179,142; 6,003,605. Plaintiff(s): H&R Block, Inc. & HRB Innovations, Inc. Lead Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Anthony J. Durone Berkowitz Oliver LLP 2600 Grand Blvd Ste 1200 KCMO 64108 Defendant(s): Block, Inc. Lead Attorney for Defendant(s): unknown The civil complaint is attached. (Attachments: #1 Complaint) (Kern, Kendra)
December 16, 2021 Filing 3 NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES, DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP assignment to an outside mediator. (Attachments: #1 MAP General Order)(Kern, Kendra)
December 16, 2021 Filing 2 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE INTERESTS filed by Anthony J. Durone on behalf of Plaintiffs H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc..(Durone, Anthony)
December 16, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Block, Inc. filed by Anthony J. Durone on behalf of H&R Block, Inc., HRB Innovations, Inc.. Filing fee $402, receipt number AMOWDC-7715715. Service due by 3/16/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Civil Cover Sheet, #7 Supplement)(Durone, Anthony)
December 16, 2021 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Block, Inc.. (Kern, Kendra)

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Plaintiff: H&R Block, Inc.
Represented By: Elizabeth Ann Russell Martin
Represented By: Stacey R. Gilman
Represented By: Anthony J. Durone
Represented By: David H. Bernstein
Represented By: Jared I. Kagan
Represented By: Jyotin Hamid
Represented By: Marissa P. MacAneney
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Plaintiff: HRB Innovations, Inc.
Represented By: Elizabeth Ann Russell Martin
Represented By: Stacey R. Gilman
Represented By: Anthony J. Durone
Represented By: David H. Bernstein
Represented By: Jared I. Kagan
Represented By: Jyotin Hamid
Represented By: Marissa P. MacAneney
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Defendant: Block, Inc.
Represented By: Darren K. Sharp
Represented By: David Alois Jermann
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