Viktor v. Lamar et al
| Natasha Elena Cooper |
| Solana Imani Rowe, Interscope Records, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc., Freenjoy, Inc., Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Buf, Inc., RadicalMedia LLC, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Dave Meyer, John Does, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Free, Dave Meyers, SZA and UMG Recordings, Inc. |
| Lina Iris Viktor |
| 1:2018cv01554 |
| February 20, 2018 |
| US District Court for the Southern District of New York |
| Foley Square Office |
| New York |
| Paul A Engelmayer |
| Katherine B Forrest |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 501 Copyright Infringement |
| Both |
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Filing 133
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - CASE TERMINATED- SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. 508, the Register of Copyrights is hereby advised that a final decision was rendered on 3/19/2019 in a court action filed on the following copyright(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Form e-mailed to Register of Copyrights. (anc)
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Filing 132
STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 41(a)(1) (A)(ii): IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between Plaintiff Lina Iris Viktor a/k/a Natasha Elena Cooper, on the one hand, and Defendants Kendrick Lamar Duckworth p/k/a Kendrick Lamar; Solana Imani Rowe p/k/a SZA; Top Dawg Entertainment, LLC; Interscope Records; UMG Recordings, Inc.; David Friley (sued as Dave Free); (Dave Meyers; BUF, Inc.; and Freenjoy, Inc., on the other hand, and their respective undersigned counsel, that this action shall be dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure with each party to bear its own costs and attorneys' fees. SO ORDERED. (Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc., Buf, Inc. and John Does (1-8) terminated.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/19/2019) (anc) Modified on 3/21/2019 (anc).
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Terminate Transcript Deadlines re: #108 . (anc)
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Filing 131
STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties and/or their respective counsel(s) that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice against the defendant(s) Lina Iris Viktor and without costs pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Document filed by Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Buf, Inc., Solana Imani Rowe, Dave Free, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc., Kendrick Lamar, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, RadicalMedia LLC, Dave Meyers. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers)..(Jacobs, Robert)
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***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Document No. #131 Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal was reviewed and referred to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer for approval for the following reason(s): In the Stipulation the attorney is dismissing David Friley which is not listed as a party to the action, but if you look at the bottom of where the attorney signed on the 2nd page, it states David Friley (incorrectly sued as "Dave Free")which is named on the docket, that is why I am sending it to Chambers for the Judge's signature. (dt)
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Filing 130
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on NOTICE OF MOTION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEY OF RECORD: granting #129 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to terminate Megan E. Noh, Esq. as counsel of record in this case. SO ORDERED. Attorney Megan Elizabeth Noh terminated. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 2/14/2019) (ama)
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Filing 129
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Megan Elizabeth Noh to Withdraw as Attorney . Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor.(Noh, Megan) Modified on 2/22/2019 (db).
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Filing 128
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by John Robert Cahill on behalf of Lina Iris Viktor. (Cahill, John)
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Filing 127
ORDER granting #126 Letter Motion to Reopen Case for Thirty Days to Consummate Settlement. Granted. The parties should not expect further extensions of this deadline. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 1/31/2019) (jca)
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Filing 126
LETTER MOTION to Reopen Case for Thirty Days to Consummate Settlement addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Christopher Robinson dated 2019-January-29. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor.(Noh, Megan)
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Filing 125
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - CASE TERMINATED- SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. 508, the Register of Copyrights is hereby advised that a final decision was rendered on 12/21/2018 in a court action filed on the following copyright(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Form e-mailed to Register of Copyrights. (anc)
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Filing 124
ORDER OF DISCONTINUANCE: It is ORDERED that the above-entitled action is hereby dismissed and discontinued without costs, and without prejudice to the right to reopen the action within forty-five days of the date of this Order if the settlement is not consummated. To be clear, any application to reopen must be filed within forty-five days of this Order; any application to reopen filed thereafter may be denied solely on that basis. Further, if the parties wish for the Court to retain jurisdiction for the purposes of enforcing any settlement agreement, they must submit the settlement agreement to the Court within the same forty-five day period to be "so ordered" by the Court. Per Paragraph 4(C) of the Court's Individual Rules and Practices for Civil Cases, unless the Court orders otherwise, the Court will not retain jurisdiction to enforce a settlement agreement unless it is made part of the public record. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close this case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 12/20/2018) (anc)
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Terminate Transcript Deadlines. (anc)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang: Settlement Conference held on 12/13/2018. (Quinn, Diane)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang: Settlement Conference held on 12/12/2018. (Quinn, Diane)
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Filing 123
MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re: #121 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Otherwise Revise Case Management Plan, addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Christopher Robinson dated 2018-12-07 filed by Lina Iris Viktor. ENDORSEMENT: Granted. The Court hereby adjourns the case management conference currently scheduled for February 15, 2019, to Monday, May 13, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. The Court adjourns the June 3, 2019 trial date. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 12/11/2018) (ama)
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Filing 122
CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: granting #121 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. This Civil Case Management Plan (the "Plan") is submitted by the parties in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f)(3). All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. 28 U.S.C. 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. All Fact Discovery shall be completed no later than March 22, 2019. Deposition to be completed by: 3/22/2019. All Expert Discovery shall be completed no later than: May 24, 2019. Counsel for the parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of trial is 1 week. Motions deadline due by: 5/24/2019; Responses due by: 6/14/209; Replies due by: 7/19/2019. The next Case Management Conference is scheduled for 5/13/2019 at 2:30 p.m. And as set forth herein. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 12/11/2018) (ama)
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SCHEDULING ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 12/12/2018 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 20D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 12/11/2018) (sml)
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Set/Reset Deadlines: ( Deposition due by 3/22/2019., Expert Discovery due by 5/24/2019., Fact Discovery due by 3/22/2019., Motions due by 5/24/2019., Responses due by 6/14/2019, Replies due by 7/19/2019.), Set/Reset Hearings:( Case Management Conference set for 5/13/2019 at 02:30 PM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer.) (ama)
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Filing 121
FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Otherwise Revise Case Management Plan, addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Christopher Robinson dated 2018-12-07. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Revised Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order)(Noh, Megan)
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Filing 120
ORDER granting #119 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. Application GRANTED. The Pre Settle call will be adjourned to Friday, November 30, 2018 at 10:45 a.m.(Telephone Conference set for 11/30/2018 at 10:45 AM before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 11/29/2018) (rro)
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Filing 119
LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Robert A. Jacobs dated 11/28/2018. Document filed by Buf, Inc., Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc..(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 118
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #117 Letter, filed by Dave Free, Dave Meyers, Solana Imani Rowe, Buf, Inc., Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Kendrick Lamar, Interscope Records, RadicalMedia LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc., Freenjoy, Inc. ENDORSEMENT: The application is GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 11/13/2018) (rro)
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Filing 117
LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Robert A. Jacobs dated 11/12/2018 re: request to appear at conference via telephone. Document filed by Buf, Inc., Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, RadicalMedia LLC, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc..(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 116
SCHEDULING ORDER: The December 11, 2018 pre-settlement conference is adjourned to November 28, 2018 at 2:15 p.m. It is hereby ORDERED that an in-person Settlement Conference will be held on December 12, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse, 500 Pearl St., Courtroom 20D. Counsel shall review and comply with the Court's Individual Rules of Practice in Civil Cases VI upon receipt of this Scheduling Order. It is further ORDERED that the parties' Ex Parte Settlement Conference Summary Forms and Letters shall be submitted by December 5, 2018.SO ORDERED. (Settlement Conference set for 12/12/2018 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 20D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang. Telephone Conference set for 11/28/2018 at 02:15 PM before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 11/1/2018) (rro)
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Filing 115
SCHEDULING ORDER: This matter has been referred to the undersigned for settlement purposes. The Court will hold a Pre-Conference Telephone Call on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Please call Chambers at 212-805-0260 when all counsel are on the line. (Telephone Conference set for 12/11/2018 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 10/30/2018) (rro)
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Filing 114
ORDER: The Court schedules a case management conference for February 15, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. Per this Court's individual rules, if a party wishes to move for summary judgment, it must, within 14 days of the close of fact discovery, request that this conference serve as a pre-motion conference. SO ORDERED. (Case Management Conference set for 2/15/2019 at 03:30 PM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 10/26/2018) (anc)
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Filing 113
OPINION & ORDER re: #93 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Dave Free, Dave Meyers, Solana Imani Rowe, Buf, Inc., Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Kendrick Lamar, Interscope Records, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc., Freenjoy, Inc. For the reasons above, the Court denies defendants' motion for partial summary judgment. This ruling is without prejudice to defendants' right to make similar motions after the close of discovery. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to terminate the motion pending at Dkt. 93. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 10/24/2018) (anc)
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Filing 112
ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Settlement. Referred to Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 10/19/2018) (jca)
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Filing 111
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #110 Letter filed by Lina Iris Viktor. ENDORSEMENT: The Court appreciates this update, and will refer the case to Magistrate Judge Wang for settlement by separate order. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 10/19/2018) (anc)
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Filing 110
LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Christopher J. Robinson, Esq. dated 10/19/2018 re: Mediation before a Magistrate Judge. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor.(Robinson, Christopher)
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Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang is so redesignated. (jc)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer: Telephone Conference held on 10/5/2018. Megan Noh & Christopher Robinson present for Plaintiff. Maura Gierl, Robert Jacobs & Amanda Goodman present for Defendants. Court reporter present. (ajs)
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Filing 109
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERENCE proceeding held on 5/24/18 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days...(McGuirk, Kelly)
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Filing 108
TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 5/24/2018 before Judge Katherine B. Forrest. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Eve Giniger, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 10/26/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/5/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/3/2019.(McGuirk, Kelly)
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Filing 107
ORDER: Due to a scheduling conflict, the Court hereby adjourns the October 5, 2018 phone conference from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Court apologized for any inconvenience. ( Telephone Conference set for 10/5/2018 at 04:00 PM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 10/2/2018) (mro)
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Filing 106
ORDER: The Court has managed to open space in its schedule to better accommodate defendants' request to adjourn, to a later hour, the phone conference scheduled for October 5, 2018. Dkt. 104. The Court hereby adjourns the October 5, 2018 phone conference from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. SO ORDERED. (Telephone Conference set for 10/5/2018 at 11:30 AM before Judge Paul A. Engelmayer.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 9/28/2018) (jca)
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Filing 105
ORDER denying #104 LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Robert A. Jacobs dated 9/25/2018. Document filed by Buf, Inc., Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc. Denied. The Court appreciates that 10:00 a.m. (ET) is early for California counsel, but has no availability in the afternoon. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 9/25/2018) (rjm)
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Filing 104
LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer from Robert A. Jacobs dated 9/25/2018. Document filed by Buf, Inc., Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc..(Jacobs, Robert)
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NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. Judge Katherine B. Forrest is no longer assigned to the case. (sjo)
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Filing 103
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #102 Motion for Maura K. Gierl to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 9/11/2018) (ne)
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Filing 102
MOTION for Maura K. Gierl to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-15526141. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Buf, Inc., Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Maura K. Gierl, #2 Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Gierl, Maura)
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>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #102 MOTION for Maura K. Gierl to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-15526141. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (jc)
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Filing 101
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #93 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . . Document filed by Buf, Inc., Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc.. (Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 100
ORDER: The telephonic status conference currently scheduled for Thursday, September 6, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. (see ECF No. 92) is hereby rescheduled to Friday, October 5, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. The parties shall provide Chambers with a call-in number ahead of the conference, unless the Court orders otherwise. All other deadlines set forth in the Court's May 24 Order (ECF No. 92) remain unchanged. So Ordered. ( Telephone Conference set for 10/5/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Katherine B. Forrest.) (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 8/15/2018) (js)
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Filing 99
DECLARATION of Christopher J. Robinson in Opposition re: #93 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment .. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A New York Times Article Afrofuturism, #2 Exhibit B Mariane Ibrahim Website, #3 Exhibit C Direct Messages to Viktor, #4 Exhibit D Youtube Views, #5 Exhibit E Promo News TV All the Stars Vid, #6 Exhibit F Slate Article All the Stars, #7 Exhibit G Rolling Stone Article All the Stars Video, #8 Exhibit H MTV Article All the Stars Vid, #9 Exhibit I OkayAfrica Article All the Stars Vid, #10 Exhibit J BET Twitter All the Stars Vid, #11 Exhibit K Direct Lyrics Article All the Stars, #12 Exhibit L Atlantic Article All the Stars Video, #13 Exhibit M HuffPo Black Voices Tweet, #14 Exhibit N OkayAfrica Article Afrofuturism, #15 Exhibit O Jaro Article All the Stars Video, #16 Exhibit P Little Africa Article All the Stars, #17 Exhibit Q T2 Article All the Stars Video, #18 Exhibit R Instagram posts, #19 Exhibit S Hollywood Reporter Article rVEVO merger, #20 Exhibit T All the Stars YouTube, #21 Exhibit U Smart ULR Black Panther Kendrick Lamar, #22 Exhibit V Kendrick Lamar Official Site, #23 Exhibit W Defendant Tweets to Video, #24 Exhibit X Interscope Tweet, #25 Exhibit Y Top Dawg Tweet, #26 Exhibit Z Top Dawg Tweet, #27 Exhibit AA Variety Article VEVO Merger, #28 Exhibit BB Nielsen Article Music Video Importance, #29 Exhibit CC Billboard Article Music Video Revenue Stream, #30 Exhibit DD All the Stars YouTube Views, #31 Exhibit EE Kendrick Lamar VEVO, #32 Exhibit FF Billboard Article Chart Tracking, #33 Exhibit GG Billboard Article Streaming Weight, #34 Exhibit HH Nielsen Report Music Sales, #35 Exhibit II Pitchfork All the Stars Review, #36 Exhibit JJ Caulfield Article Black Panther Album, #37 Exhibit KK All the Stars Video Blue Scenes, #38 Exhibit LL Additional Viktor Works)(Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 98
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #93 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . . Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 97
ORDER denying #96 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. See my Individual Rules, I do not accept stipulations like this. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 7/24/2018) (js)
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Filing 96
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #93 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . addressed to Judge Katherine B. Forrest from Christopher J. Robinson, Esq. dated 07/24/2018. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor.(Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 95
DECLARATION of Maura K Gierl in Support re: #93 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment .. Document filed by Buf, Inc., Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Library of Congress good kid, M.A.A.D. city Printout, #2 Exhibit 2 Pulitzer Prize DAMN. Printout, #3 Exhibit 3 New York Times Article, #4 Exhibit 4 Variety Article, #5 Exhibit 5 YouTube Video Printouts, #6 Exhibit 6 Rolling Stone Article, #7 Exhibit 7 RIAA About the Awards, #8 Exhibit 8 RIAA Certifications Kendrick Lamar, #9 Exhibit 9 RIAA Certifications Other Artists, #10 Exhibit 10 Nielsen 2017 Year End Music Report, #11 Exhibit 11 Grammy Search Results Kendrick Lamar, #12 Exhibit 12 2018 Grammy Performance by Kendrick Lamar, #13 Exhibit 13 2016 Grammy Performance by Kendrick Lamar on Verge.com, #14 Exhibit 14 MTV Listing of 2013 Billboard Music Awards, #15 Exhibit 15 Billboard Listing of 2016 Billboard Music Awards, #16 Exhibit 16 Billboard Listing of 2018 Billboard Music Awards, #17 Exhibit 17 ASCAP 2013 Vanguard Award to Kendrick Lamar, #18 Exhibit 18 ASCAP 2014 R&B/Hip Hop Song Awards, #19 Exhibit 19 ASCAP 2014 Rap Song Awards, #20 Exhibit 20 ASCAP 2016 Pop Music Awards, #21 Exhibit 21 ASCAP 2018 Pop Music Awards, #22 Exhibit 22 ASCAP 2018 Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, #23 Exhibit 23 BMI Article re 2014 BMI Awards, #24 Exhibit 24 Kendrick Lamar Instagram Page, #25 Exhibit 25 Kendrick Lamar Facebook Page, #26 Exhibit 26 RIAA Certifications for Rowe, #27 Exhibit 27 Grammy Search Results Rowe, #28 Exhibit 28 New York Times Article, #29 Exhibit 29 NAACP Image Award Winners - Part 1 of 2, #30 Exhibit 29 NAACP Image Award Winners - Part 2 of 2, #31 Exhibit 30 BET Awards Search Results for Rowe, #32 Exhibit 31 National Public Radio Article, #33 Exhibit 32 XXL Magazine Article, #34 Exhibit 33 Rolling Stone Article, #35 Exhibit 34 Billboard Magazine Hot RB Charts for January 7 to June 3 - Part 1 of 2, #36 Exhibit 34 Billboard Magazine Hot RB Charts for January 7 to June 3 - Part 2 of 2, #37 Exhibit 35 Billboard Magazine Hot 100 Charts for 14 to June 3 - Part 1 of 3, #38 Exhibit 35 Billboard Magazine Hot 100 Charts for 14 to June 3 - Part 2 of 3, #39 Exhibit 35 Billboard Magazine Hot 100 Charts for 14 to June 3 - Part 3 of 3, #40 Exhibit 36 iTunes Printout of Album, #41 Exhibit 37 LA Times Article, #42 Exhibit 38 Rolling Stone Article, #43 Exhibit 39 The Guardian Article, #44 Exhibit 40 Billboard Magazine Article, #45 Exhibit 41 NY Times Movie Review, #46 Exhibit 42 LA Times Movie Review, #47 Exhibit 43 Time Magazine Article, #48 Exhibit 44 CinemaScore Printout for Film, #49 Exhibit 45 Rotten Tomatoes Printout for Film, #50 Exhibit 46 Walt Disney Company Article, #51 Exhibit 47 Walt Disney Company Report)(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 94
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #93 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . . Document filed by Buf, Inc., Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc.. (Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 93
MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . Document filed by Buf, Inc., Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc..(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 92
SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a United States Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. 28 U.S.C. 636(c). Fact Discovery due by 12/21/2018. Expert Discovery due by 2/22/2019. Motions due by 3/15/2019. Responses due by 4/5/2019 Replies due by 4/19/2019. Trial will be before a jury. Telephone Conference set for 9/6/2018 at 02:00 PM before Judge Katherine B. Forrest. Trial in this matter shall commence on 6/3/2019. Trial is anticipated to take 1 week. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 5/24/2018) (ne)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Katherine B. Forrest: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 5/24/2018. (jp)
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Filing 91
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Megan Elizabeth Noh on behalf of Lina Iris Viktor. (Noh, Megan)
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Filing 90
ORDER: With apologies, Court must reschedule the initial pretrial conference (IPTC) currently scheduled for Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. that same day (May 24, 2018). SO ORDERED. (Initial Conference set for 5/24/2018 at 11:30 AM before Judge Katherine B. Forrest.) (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 5/23/2018) (ne)
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Filing 89
INITIAL REPORT OF PARTIES BEFORE PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. (Proposed Scheduling Order) Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor.(Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 88
ANSWER to #30 Amended Complaint, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Freenjoy, Inc..(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 87
ANSWER to #30 Amended Complaint, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Dave Meyers.(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 86
ANSWER to #30 Amended Complaint, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Interscope Records, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc..(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 85
ANSWER to #30 Amended Complaint, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Buf, Inc..(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 84
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Buf, Inc..(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 83
ANSWER to #30 Amended Complaint, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Dave Free, Kendrick Lamar, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC.(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 82
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Vivendi S.A. for Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc.. Document filed by Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc..(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 81
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Top Dawg Entertainment LLC.(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 80
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent UMG Recordings, Inc., Corporate Parent Vivendi S.A. for Interscope Records. Document filed by Interscope Records.(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 79
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Freenjoy, Inc..(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 78
STIPULATION AND ORDER OF SUBSTITUTION: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the undersigned and for the reasons set forth in the annexed declaration, that Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP shall be substituted in place of Venable LLP as counsel for Defendant BUF, Inc. in the above-captioned action. IT IS HEREBY SO ORDERED. (Attorney Matthew Busch; Chelsea Sandra Stevens; Jessie F. Beeber and William J. Briggs, II terminated.) (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 5/17/2018) (anc)
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Filing 77
DECLARATION of Robert A. Jacobs in Support re: #76 LETTER MOTION to Substitute Attorney. Old Attorney: William J. Briggs, II, Jessie F. Beeber, Matthew Busch and Chelsea S. Stevens, New Attorney: Robert A. Jacobs addressed to Judge Katherine B. Forrest from Robert A. Jacobs dated 5/16/2018.. Document filed by Buf, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Email Stream)(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 76
LETTER MOTION to Substitute Attorney. Old Attorney: William J. Briggs, II, Jessie F. Beeber, Matthew Busch and Chelsea S. Stevens, New Attorney: Robert A. Jacobs addressed to Judge Katherine B. Forrest from Robert A. Jacobs dated 5/16/2018. Document filed by Buf, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 75
ORDER: The Court must reschedule the initial pretrial conference ("IPTC") currently scheduled for May 23, 2018. The IPTC will now be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Initial Conference set for 5/24/2018 at 03:00 PM before Judge Katherine B. Forrest. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 5/15/2018) (cf)
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Filing 74
ORDER granting #73 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 5/4/2018) (js)
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Set/Reset Deadlines: Freenjoy, Inc. answer due 5/18/2018; Dave Meyers answer due 5/18/2018. (js)
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Filing 73
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint addressed to Judge Katherine B. Forrest from Robert A. Jacobs dated 5/3/2018. Document filed by Freenjoy, Inc., Dave Meyers.(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 72
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Robert A. Jacobs on behalf of Freenjoy, Inc., Dave Meyers. (Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 71
ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF MATTHEW J. BUSCH granting #69 Motion for Matthew J. Busch to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 4/13/2018) (anc)
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Filing 70
ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF WILLIAM J. BRIGGS, II granting #68 Motion for William J. Briggs, II to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 4/13/2018) (anc)
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Filing 69
MOTION for Matthew J. Busch to Appear Pro Hac Vice , receipt number 0208-14930595. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Buf, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Matthew J. Busch, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Busch, Matthew)
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Filing 68
MOTION for William J. Briggs to Appear Pro Hac Vice , receipt number 0208-14930429. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Buf, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of William J. Briggs, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Briggs, William)
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>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #69 MOTION for Matthew J. Busch to Appear Pro Hac Vice , receipt number 0208-14930595. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., #68 MOTION for William J. Briggs to Appear Pro Hac Vice , receipt number 0208-14930429. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The documents have been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (jc)
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>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #66 MOTION for William J. Briggs, II to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-14930429. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., #67 MOTION for Matthew J. Busch to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-14930595. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of California;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (wb)
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Filing 67
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Matthew J. Busch to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-14930595. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Buf, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Matthew J. Busch, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Busch, Matthew) Modified on 4/12/2018 (wb).
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Filing 66
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for William J. Briggs, II to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-14930429. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Buf, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of William J. Briggs, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Briggs, William) Modified on 4/12/2018 (wb).
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Filing 65
ORDER granting #63 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference; granting #63 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. 1. The court grants the application to extend the time to move/answer to 5/18/18. 2. The initial conference is adjourned to 5/23/18 at 11 am. (Initial Conference set for 5/23/2018 at 11:00 AM before Judge Katherine B. Forrest.) Dave Free answer due 5/18/2018; Interscope Records answer due 5/18/2018; Kendrick Lamar answer due 5/18/2018; Solana Imani Rowe answer due 5/18/2018; Top Dawg Entertainment LLC answer due 5/18/2018; Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc. answer due 5/18/2018. Buf Inc. Answer due 5/18/2018. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 4/5/2018) (cf)
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Filing 64
NOTICE OF DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, Plaintiff Lina Iris Viktor, by her undersigned counsel, hereby dismisses without prejudice all claims asserted in the First Amended Complaint against Defendant RadicalMedia LLC only, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 41 (a)(1)(A)(i) of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Plaintiff maintains her claims against all other defendants. SO ORDERED., RadicalMedia LLC terminated. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 4/03/2018) (ama)
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Filing 63
LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge Katherine B. Forrest., LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 17 Amended Complaint, #61 Order for Initial Pretrial Conference, addressed to Judge Katherine B. Forrest. Document filed by Dave Free, Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc..(Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 62
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Robert A. Jacobs on behalf of Dave Free, Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc.. (Jacobs, Robert)
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Filing 61
ORDER: The Court must reschedule the initial pretrial conference ("IPTC") currently scheduled for Friday, April 6, 2018. The in-person IPTC shall be held on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. (Initial Conference set for 4/9/2018 at 03:00 PM before Judge Katherine B. Forrest.) (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 4/3/2018) (jwh)
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Filing 60
NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the plaintiff(s) and or their counsel(s), hereby give notice that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice against the defendant(s) RadicalMedia LLC. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 59
ORDER granting #56 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. So ordered. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 3/28/2018) (ras)
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Filing 58
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Amended Complaint,. Dave Meyers served on 3/26/2018, answer due 4/16/2018. Service was accepted by Jane Doe. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Set/Reset Deadlines: Buf, Inc. answer due 4/25/2018. (ras)
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Filing 57
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Chelsea Sandra Stevens on behalf of Buf, Inc.. (Stevens, Chelsea)
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Filing 56
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Katherine B. Forrest from Chelsea R. Stevens dated March 28, 2018. Document filed by Buf, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Beeber, Jessie)
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Filing 55
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Amended Complaint,. Solana Imani Rowe served on 3/3/2018, answer due 3/26/2018. Service was accepted by Audrey Rowe, Mother. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 54
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Amended Complaint,. Freenjoy, Inc. served on 3/6/2018, answer due 3/27/2018. Service was accepted by Ben Bindi, Vice President. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 53
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Amended Complaint,. Interscope Records served on 3/6/2018, answer due 3/27/2018. Service was accepted by Daisy Montenegro, Authorized Agent. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 52
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Amended Complaint,. Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc. served on 3/6/2018, answer due 3/27/2018. Service was accepted by Daisy Montenegro, Authorized Agent. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 51
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Amended Complaint,. Top Dawg Entertainment LLC served on 3/8/2018, answer due 3/29/2018. Service was accepted by Lynanne Gares, Litigation Management Services Leader. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 50
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Solana Imani Rowe. (pc)
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Filing 49
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Dave Free. (pc)
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Filing 48
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc.. (pc)
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Filing 47
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Buf, Inc.. (pc)
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Filing 46
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Kendrick Lamar. (pc)
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Filing 45
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Dave Meyers. (pc)
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Filing 44
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Top Dawg Entertainment LLC. (pc)
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Filing 43
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Interscope Records. (pc)
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Filing 42
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Freenjoy, Inc.. (pc)
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Filing 41
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to RadicalMedia LLC. (pc)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Christopher J. Robinson. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Top Dawg Entertainment LLC ; Interscope Records. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: Party text and alias party name modified. (vf)
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Filing 40
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to BUF, INC., re: #30 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 39
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to FREENJOY, INC., re: #30 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 38
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to DAVE FREE, re: #30 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 37
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to DAVE MEYERS, re: #30 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 36
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to RADICALMEDIA LLC, re: #30 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 35
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to INTERSCOPE RECORDS, re: #30 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 34
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP RECORDINGS, INC. a/k/a UMG RECORDINGS, INC., re: #30 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 33
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to TOP DAWG ENTERTAINMENT LLC, re: #30 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 32
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to SOLANA IMANI ROWE a/k/a SZA, re: #30 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 31
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to KENDRICK LAMAR a/k/a KENDRICK LAMAR DUCKWORTH, re: #30 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 30
AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #6 Complaint, 17 Amended Complaint, against Buf, Inc., John Does, Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, RadicalMedia LLC, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc. with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. Related document: #6 Complaint, 17 Amended Complaint,. (Attachments: #1 Copyright Registrations)(Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 29
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 17 Amended Complaint, against Buf, Inc., John Does, Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, RadicalMedia LLC, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc. with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. Related document: 17 Amended Complaint,. (Attachments: #1 Copyright Registrations)(Robinson, Christopher) Modified on 2/23/2018 (vf).
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Filing 28
ORDER: The Court is in receipt of plaintiff's amended complaint. (ECF No. 17.) The Court hereby orders that plaintiff revise the document such that the title reads "Amended Complaint" rather than simply "Complaint." The Clerk of Court shall strike ECF No. 17 from the docket, and the new document shall be considered plaintiff's First Amended Complaint. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 2/23/2018) (ap)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Christopher J. Robinson to RE-FILE Document No. #29 Amended Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected, (Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc. a/k/a UMG Recordings, Inc.). Re-file the pleading using the event type Amended Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (vf)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Christopher J. Robinson to RE-FILE Document No. #26 Request for Issuance of Summons, #19 Request for Issuance of Summons, #22 Request for Issuance of Summons, #21 Request for Issuance of Summons, #23 Request for Issuance of Summons, #24 Request for Issuance of Summons, #25 Request for Issuance of Summons, #27 Request for Issuance of Summons, #20 Request for Issuance of Summons, #18 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): The summons requested was not processed due to the deficient pleading. Please file your request for summons when you correct and refile your pleading. Caption Error, Summons caption should correspond with pleading. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (vf)
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Filing 27
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to BUF, INC., re: 17 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 26
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to FREENJOY, INC., re: 17 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 25
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to DAVE FREE, re: 17 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 24
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to DAVE MEYERS, re: 17 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 23
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to RADICALMEDIA LLC, re: 17 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 22
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to INTERSCOPE RECORDS, re: 17 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 21
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP RECORDINGS, INC. a/k/a UMG RECORDINGS, INC., re: 17 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 20
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to TOP DAWG ENTERTAINMENT LLC, re: 17 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 19
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to SOLANA IMANI ROWE a/k/a SZA, re: 17 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 18
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to KENDRICK LAMAR a/k/a KENDRICK LAMAR DUCKWORTH, re: 17 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 17
AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #6 Complaint, against Buf, Inc., John Does, Dave Free, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, RadicalMedia LLC, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc. with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. Related document: #6 Complaint,. (Attachments: # 1 Copyright Registrations)(Robinson, Christopher)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Christopher J. Robinson to RE-FILE Document No. #6 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong event type was used to file the pleading. Re-file the pleading using the event type Amended Complaint reflect as "amended" found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (vf)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Christopher J. Robinson to RE-FILE Document No. #9 Request for Issuance of Summons, #8 Request for Issuance of Summons, #15 Request for Issuance of Summons, #11 Request for Issuance of Summons, #14 Request for Issuance of Summons, #10 Request for Issuance of Summons, #12 Request for Issuance of Summons, #16 Request for Issuance of Summons, #13 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): The summons requested was not processed due to the deficient pleading. Please file your request for summons when you correct and refile your pleading.. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (vf)
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Filing 16
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to BUF, INC., re: #6 Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 15
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to DAVE FREE, re: #6 Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 14
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to DAVE MEYERS, re: #6 Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 13
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to FREENJOY, INC., re: #6 Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 12
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to RADICALMEDIA LLC, re: #6 Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 11
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP RECORDINGS, INC. a/k/a UMG RECORDINGS, INC., re: #6 Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 10
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to TOP DAWG ENTERTAINMENT LLC, re: #6 Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 9
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to SOLANA IMANI ROWE a/k/a SZA, re: #6 Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 8
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to KENDRICK LAMAR a/k/a KENDRICK LAMAR DUCKWORTH, re: #6 Complaint,. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 7
ORDER: Lead counsel for all parties shall appear for an initial pretrial conference ("IPTC") on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. All counsel in receipt of this order shall notify all other parties (or, if known, their attorneys) of the IPTC by serving each of them with a copy of this order and with a copy of the Court's Individual Practices in Civil Cases. Counsel shall file proof of such service with the Court. Initial Conference set for 4/6/2018 at 1:30 PM before Judge Katherine B. Forrest, and as further set forth in this order. (Signed by Judge Katherine B. Forrest on 2/21/2018) (ap) Modified on 2/22/2018 (ap).
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Filing 6
FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - COMPLAINT against Buf, Inc., Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar, Dave Meyers, RadicalMedia LLC, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc., John Does, Dave Free. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Copyright Registrations)(Robinson, Christopher) Modified on 2/22/2018 (vf).
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Filing 5
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. 508, the Register of Copyrights is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following copyright(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Form e-mailed to Register of Copyrights. (vf)
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Filing 4
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review.(Robinson, Christopher)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Christopher J. Robinson to RE-FILE re: Document No. #1 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading( Dave Free, John Does 1-8) were not entered on CM ECF; not all the party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents. Re-file the pleading using the event type Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (vf)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Christopher J. Robinson. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Lina Iris Viktor, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Interscope Records, Solana Imani Rowe. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party role was entered incorrectly; party text was omitted; alias party type was entered incorrectly; party name entered incorrectly. (vf)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING REMOVAL OF PARTY. Notice to attorney Christopher J. Robinson. The following party/parties has been removed from this case: Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc. The party was added to the case in error. (vf)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Christopher J. Robinson. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Cause of Action code 17:101 Copyright Infringement; Fee Status code due (due). The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Cause of Action code has been modified to 17:501 Copyright Infringement; the Fee Status code has been modified to pd (paid). (vf)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Christopher J. Robinson to RE-FILE Document No. #3 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): defendant party name error. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (vf)
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CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Katherine B. Forrest. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/District. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/ecf_filing.php. (vf)
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Case Designated ECF. (vf)
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Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php. (vf)
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Filing 3
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to KENDRICK LAMAR, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Robinson, Christopher) Modified on 2/21/2018 (vf).
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Filing 2
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Robinson, Christopher)
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Filing 1
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERRORCOMPLAINT against Buf, Inc., Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Freenjoy, Inc., Interscope Records, Dave Meyer, RadicalMedia LLC, Solana Imani Rowe, Top Dawg Entertainment LLC, Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc.. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number 0208-14721712)Document filed by Lina Iris Viktor. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Copyright Registrations)(Robinson, Christopher) Modified on 2/21/2018 (vf).
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