Copyright suit against Premise Media by Yoko Ono concerning use of John Lennon's song "Imagine" in documentary "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/case/Lennon-v-Premise-Media
Yoko Ono Lennon, Sean Ono Lennon, Julian Lennon and EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. |
Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production, L.P., Premise Media Distribution, L.P. and Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc. |
1:2008cv03813 |
April 22, 2008 |
US District Court for the Southern District of New York |
Copyright Office |
New York |
Sidney H. Stein |
Defendant |
Federal Question |
17:501 Copyright Infringement |
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STIPULATION AND ORDER: that the Plaintiffs' third claim for relief arising under 15 U.S.C. 1125(a) shall be dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Rule 41 F.R.C.P. Defendants reserve their right to seek costs and fees in connection with the third claim. Plaintiffs reserve all of their defenses and objections to any claim by Defendant for costs or fees in connection with the third claim. ENDORSEMENT: The pending motion by defendants to dismiss the third claim for relief 51 is dismissed with prejudice. Motions terminated: 51 MOTION to Dismiss (Signed by Judge Sidney H. Stein on 7/16/2008) (tve)
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ORDER setting Deadlines as to 51 MOTION to Dismiss the Third Claim for Relief in the Complaint: ( Response due by 7/14/2008. Reply due by 7/28/2008.) All Discovery except expert discovery due by 10/31/2008.) (Signed by Judge Sidney H. Stein on 7/1/08) (cd)
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of NOTICE OF PREMISE MEDIA CORPORATION, L.P., C&S PRODUCTION L.P. D/B/A RAMPANT FILMS, PREMISE MEDIA DISTRIBUTION L.P., AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN PICTURES, INC.S MOTION TO DISMISS, and the MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS served on Dorothy M. Weber on June 20, 2008. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production, L.P., Premise Media Distribution, L.P., Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc.. (Wasserman, Allen)
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NOTICE OF APPEAL from 46 Memorandum & Opinion. Document filed by Yoko Ono Lennon, Sean Ono Lennon, Julian Lennon, EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. Filing fee $ 455.00, receipt number E 653808. (tp)
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ORDER ADMITTING ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. Attorney Brandy Karl for Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production, L.P., Premise Media Distribution, L.P. and Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc. admitted Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Sidney H. Stein on 6/3/2008) (jfe)
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OPINION & ORDER # 96101: Because defendants are likely to prevail on their fair use defense, plaintiffs have failed to show, on the basis of the record developed to date, a clear likelihood of success or even a simple likelihood of success on the merits of their copyright infringement claim. Plaintiffs have also not shown that the balance of hardships tips decidedly in their favor. Accordingly, plaintiffs' motions for a preliminary injunction is denied. (Signed by Judge Sidney H. Stein on 6/2/08) (tro) Modified on 6/2/2008 (rw).
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ORDER granting 44 Motion for Brandy Karl to Appear Pro Hac Vice for defendants Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production, L.P., Premise Media Distribution, L.P., Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc. (Signed by Judge Sidney H. Stein on 5/30/08) (db)
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MOTION for Brandy Karl to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production, L.P., Premise Media Distribution, L.P., Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc..(dle)
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DEMAND for Trial by Jury. Document filed by Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production, L.P., Premise Media Distribution, L.P., Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc.(Froehlich, Joseph)
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ORDER; It is hereby ordered that as set forth on the record today during the oral argument on plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction; The temporary restraining order issued April 30, 2008, shall continue in effect until the determination of the currently pending motion for a preliminary injunction; and plaintiffs shall post security in the amount of $20,000.00 on or before May 21, 2008, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(c). (Signed by Judge Sidney H. Stein on 5/19/2008) (mme)
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Declarations served on Plaintiffs on May 14, 2008. Service was accepted by Dorothy M. Weber, Attorney. Document filed by Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production, L.P., Premise Media Distribution, L.P., Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc.. (Casamento, Gregory)
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ANSWER to Complaint. Document filed by Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production, L.P., Premise Media Distribution, L.P., Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc..(Casamento, Gregory)
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STIPULATION AND ORDER: The time for defendants to move, answer or otherwise respond (3rd claim) is extended to 6/13/08. Defendants will serve their answer to the first and second claim by 5/14/08. Premise Media Corporation, L.P. answer due 6/13/2008; C&S Production, L.P. answer due 6/13/2008; Premise Media Distribution, L.P. answer due 6/13/2008; Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc. answer due 6/13/2008. (Signed by Judge Sidney H. Stein on 5/13/08) (db)
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MOTION for Anthony Falzone to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production, L.P., Premise Media Distribution, L.P., Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc.(dle)
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ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE ON WRITTEN MOTION granting 23 Motion for April R. Terry to Appear Pro Hac Vice. April R. Terry is admitted to practice pro hac vice as counsel for Defendants, Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production L.P. d/b/a Rampant Films, Premise Media Distribution, L.P. and Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc. in the above captioned case. (Signed by Judge Sidney H. Stein on 5/8/08) (tro)
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MOTION for April Terry to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production, L.P., Premise Media Distribution, L.P., Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc..(dle)
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Gregory Thomas Casamento on behalf of Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production, L.P., Premise Media Distribution, L.P., Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc. (Casamento, Gregory)
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FILING ERROR - WRONG DOCUMENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - DECLARATION of Dorothy M. Weber in Support re: 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. MOTION for Discovery (Expedited). Document filed by Yoko Ono Lennon, Sean Ono Lennon, Julian Lennon, EMI Blackwood Music, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D Part 1, # 5 Exhibit D Part 2, # 6 Exhibit D Part 3)(Weber, Dorothy) Modified on 5/1/2008 (KA).
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Julie Angela Ahrens on behalf of Premise Media Corporation, L.P., C&S Production, L.P., Premise Media Distribution, L.P., Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc. (Ahrens, Julie)
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Rocky Mountain Pictures, Inc. served on 4/23/2008, answer due 5/13/2008. Service was accepted by Ronald C. Rogers. Document filed by Yoko Ono Lennon; Sean Ono Lennon; Julian Lennon; EMI Blackwood Music, Inc.. (Weber, Dorothy)
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RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by EMI Blackwood Music, Inc..(tve) Modified on 4/29/2008 (tve).
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