Nwosuocha v. Glover II et al
| Emelike Nwosuocha |
| JEFFEREY LAMAR WILLIAMS, Donald McKinley Glover II, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., THEORY ENTERTAINMENT LLC d/b/a 300 ENTERTAINMENT, LUDWIG EMIL GRANSSON, ROC NATION PUBLISHING LLC d/b/a SONGS OF ROC NATION, KOBALT MUSIC PUBLISHING AMERICA, INC. d/b/a/ SONGS OF KOBALT MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songs of Universal, Inc., RCA Records, YOUNG STONER LIFE PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Music Group Corp., Sony Music Entertainment, Atlantic Recording Corporation, Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. doing business as Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, Roc Nation Publishing LLC doing business as Songs of Roc Nation, Theory Entertainment LLC doing business as 300 Entertainment and Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson |
| 1:2021cv04047 |
| May 5, 2021 |
| US District Court for the Southern District of New York |
| Victor Marrero |
| Copyright |
| 17 U.S.C. § 501 Copyright Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 102
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 3/24/2023 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.(km)
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Filing 101
CLERK'S JUDGMENT re: #100 Order on Motion to Dismiss in favor of Atlantic Recording Corporation, Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc., Roc Nation Publishing LLC, Songs of Universal, Inc., Sony Music Entertainment, Theory Entertainment LLC, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Young Stoner Life Publishing LLC, Donald McKinley Glover II, Jefferey Lamar Williams, Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson against Emelike Nwosuocha. It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Decision and Order dated March 24, 2023, the motion filed by defendants Donald McKinley Glover, II, Jeffrey Lamar Williams, Ludwig Emil Tomas Gransson, Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. d/b/a/ Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music Entertainment, Young Stoner Life Publishing, LLC, 300 Entertainment LLC f/k/a Theory Entertainment LLC d/b/a 300 Entertainment, Atlantic Recording Corporation, Roc Nation Publishing d/b/a Songs of Roc Nation, Songs of Universal, Inc., and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. to dismiss the Complaint of plaintiff Emelike Nwosuocha (Dkt. No. 1) pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is GRANTED with prejudice to leave to amend; accordingly, the case is closed. (Signed by Clerk of Court Ruby Krajick on 3/24/2023) (Attachments: #1 Appeal Package) (km)
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Filing 100
DECISION AND ORDER granting #93 Motion to Dismiss. For the reasons stated above, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion filed by defendants Donald McKinley Glover, II, Jeffrey Lamar Williams, Ludwig Emil Tomas Gransson, Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. d/b/a/ Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music Entertainment, Young Stoner Life Publishing, LLC, 300 Entertainment LLC f/k/a Theory Entertainment LLC d/b/a 300 Entertainment, Atlantic Recording Corporation, Roc Nation Publishing d/b/a Songs of Roc Nation, Songs of Universal, Inc., and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. to dismiss the Complaint of plaintiff Emelike Nwosuocha (Dkt. No. 1) pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is GRANTED with prejudice to leave to amend. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the Motion to Dismiss at Dkt. No. 93 as well as any other pending motions and close the case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 3/24/2023) (jca) Transmission to Orders and Judgments Clerk for processing.
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Filing 99
ORDER denying #98 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. Request DENIED. The Court will not consider any new arguments, legal theories or other matters raised by defendants for the first time in reply. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 9/29/2022) (jca)
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Filing 98
LETTER MOTION for Leave to File SURREPLY addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Imran H. Ansari dated 09/28/22. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Pre-Motion Letter).(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 97
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #93 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint. . Document filed by Donald McKinley Glover II..(Davis, Jonathan)
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Filing 96
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #93 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint. . Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Copyright Registration, #2 Exhibit B - USCO Circular 56A, #3 Exhibit C - USCO Compendium (3d ed. 2014), #4 Exhibit D - USCO Compendium (3d ed. 2014), #5 Exhibit E - Pre-Motion Correspondence).(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 95
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #93 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint. . Document filed by Donald McKinley Glover II..(Davis, Jonathan)
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Filing 94
DECLARATION of Jonathan D. Davis in Support re: #93 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint.. Document filed by Donald McKinley Glover II. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Plaintiff's Complaint, #2 Exhibit Ex. B - Copyright Registration, #3 Exhibit Ex. C - Copyright Registration, #4 Exhibit Ex. D - Copyright Registration, #5 Exhibit Ex. E - Copyright Registration, #6 Exhibit Ex. F - Copyright Registration, #7 Exhibit Ex. G - Copyright Registration, #8 Exhibit Ex. H - Copyright Registration, #9 Exhibit Ex. I - Plaintiff's Lyrics, #10 Exhibit Ex. J - Glover's Lyrics).(Davis, Jonathan)
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Filing 93
MOTION to Dismiss Complaint. Document filed by Donald McKinley Glover II..(Davis, Jonathan)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - EVENT TYPE ERROR. Notice to Attorney Jonathan David Davis to RE-FILE Document #90 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint. Use the event type Declaration in Support of Motion found under the event list Replies, Opposition and Supporting Documents. ***REMINDER*** - MOTION to Dismiss WAS NOT FILED. First file Motion, then file and link any supporting documents. (db)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY ERROR. Notice to Attorney Jonathan David Davis to RE-FILE Document #91 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion. ERROR(S): Document linked to filing error. (db)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY ERROR. Notice to Attorney Imran H. Ansari to RE-FILE Document #92 Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion. ERROR(S): Document linked to filing error. (db)
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Filing 92
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #90 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint. . Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Copyright Registration, #2 Exhibit B - USCO Circular 56A, #3 Exhibit C - USCO Compendium (3d ed. 2014), #4 Exhibit D - USCO Compendium (3d ed. 2014), #5 Exhibit E - Pre-Motion Correspondence).(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/19/2022 (db).
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Filing 91
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #90 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint. . Document filed by Donald McKinley Glover II. (Davis, Jonathan) Modified on 9/19/2022 (db).
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Filing 90
FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - MOTION to Dismiss Complaint. Document filed by Donald McKinley Glover II. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. A - Plaintiff's Complaint, #2 Exhibit Ex. B - Copyright Registration, #3 Exhibit Ex. C - Copyright Registration, #4 Exhibit Ex. D - Copyright Registration, #5 Exhibit Ex. E - Copyright Registration, #6 Exhibit Ex. F - Copyright Registration, #7 Exhibit Ex. G - Copyright Registration, #8 Exhibit Ex. H - Copyright Registration, #9 Exhibit Ex. I - Plaintiff's Lyrics, #10 Exhibit Ex. J - Glover's Lyrics).(Davis, Jonathan) Modified on 9/19/2022 (db).
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Filing 89
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Young Stoner Life Publishing LLC..(Davis, Jonathan)
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Filing 88
STIPULATION AND ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINE TO ANSWER, MOVE, OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT AND ASSOCIATED BREIFING SCHEDULE: NOW, THEREFORE, Plaintiff and Defendants, by and through their undersigned counsel, hereby agree as follows: 1. Defendants shall file the Motion to Dismiss on September 9, 2022. 2. Plaintiff's opposition to the Motion to Dismiss shall be filed on or before September 16, 2022. 3. Defendants shall file a reply, if any, on or before September 23, 2022. 4. This stipulation may be signed in counterparts, and facsimile/PDF/electronic signatures shall be deemed original signatures. IT IS SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 8/15/2022) ( Motions due by 9/9/2022., Responses due by 9/16/2022, Replies due by 9/23/2022.) (ks)
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Filing 87
PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Donald McKinley Glover II..(Davis, Jonathan)
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Filing 86
ORDER: In light of recent Second Circuit opinions, the parties are directed to advise the Court whether they consent for the Court to deem the briefing as set forth in the July 20 Order as a fully briefed motion and rule on the basis of the forthcoming limited briefs, or whether the parties request supplemental or full briefing on Defendants' motion. If the parties request supplemental or full briefing, they shall submit a proposed briefing schedule within one week of the date of this order. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 8/10/2022) (ate)
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Filing 85
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #84 Letter filed by Donald McKinley Glover II. ENDORSEMENT: The parties in this action are directed to submit an agreed upon joint briefing schedule for defendants' anticipated motion to dismiss. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 7/29/2022) (jca)
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Filing 84
LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Jonathan D. Davis dated July 28, 2022 re: Request for Approval of Motion Briefing Schedule. Document filed by Donald McKinley Glover II..(Davis, Jonathan)
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Filing 83
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #82 Letter filed by Donald McKinley Glover II. ENDORSEMENT: Defendants' request to submit a joint motion brief which shall not exceed six pages in length (single spaced, twelve-point font) is hereby GRANTED. In response, plaintiff may file an opposition, which similarly shall not exceed six pages in length (single spaced, twelve-point font). Defendants may file a three-page reply. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 7/20/2022) (jca)
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Filing 82
LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Jonathan D. Davis dated July 19, 2022 re: Reqest to File Enlarged Motion. Document filed by Donald McKinley Glover II..(Davis, Jonathan)
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Filing 81
ORDER: Upon review of all pre-motion letters, the Court is not persuaded that a pre-motion conference or further briefing is necessary to resolve the parties' dispute. In accordance with this Court's Individual Practices and Rule 7.1 of the Court's Local Rules, Defendants may file a motion to dismiss which shall not exceed three pages in length (single spaced, twelve-point font), unless, upon a party's request, the Court authorizes a larger number. The substance of such motion may not deviate materially from the basis for dismissal that Defendants stated in its initial pre-motion letter. In response, within seven (7) days of the filing of Defendants' motion, Nwosuocha may file its opposition, which may similarly not exceed three pages (single spaced, twelve-point font), opposing the motion. Defendants may file a three-page reply within seven (7) days of the filing of Nwosuocha's response. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 6/24/2022) (ama)
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Filing 80
MEMO ENDORSEMENT granting #79 MOTION for Derek A. Williams to Withdraw as Attorney. ENDORSEMENT: Attorney Derek Williams's request to withdraw as counsel of record for defendants is hereby GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Attorney Derek Andrew Williams terminated. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 6/21/2022) (jca)
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Filing 79
MOTION for Derek A. Williams to Withdraw as Attorney . Document filed by Atlantic Recording Corporation, Donald McKinley Glover II, Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson, Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc., RCA Records, Sony Music Entertainment, Theory Entertainment LLC, Warner Music Group Corp., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Jefferey Lamar Williams, Young Stoner Life Publishing LLC..(Davis, Jonathan)
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Filing 78
NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL, WITHOUT PREJUDICE, PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i): Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiff Emelike Nwosuocha and his counsel of record, hereby give notice that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice, against only defendants RCA Records and Warner Music Group Corp. An electronic PDF signature shall be deemed an original for the purposes of this notice. Defendants RCA Records and Warner Music Group Corp. are hereby dismissed from this action. SO ORDERED. RCA Records and Warner Music Group Corp. terminated. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 4/28/2022) (jca)
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***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Document No. #77 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, was reviewed and referred to Judge Victor Marrero for approval for the following reason(s): the plaintiff(s) filed their voluntary dismissal and it did not dismiss all of the parties or the action in its entirety. (tp)
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Filing 77
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) RCA Records, Warner Music Group Corp.. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers)...(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 76
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Universal Music Group, N.V. for Songs of Universal, Inc.. Document filed by Songs of Universal, Inc...(Farkas, Ilene)
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Filing 75
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent AI Entertainment Holdings LLC for Atlantic Recording Corporation, Theory Entertainment LLC, Warner Music Group Corp., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.. Document filed by Atlantic Recording Corporation, Theory Entertainment LLC, Warner Music Group Corp., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp...(Williams, Derek)
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Filing 74
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Sony Corporation for Sony Music Entertainment. Document filed by Sony Music Entertainment..(Williams, Derek)
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Filing 73
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Kobalt America Holdings, Inc. for Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc.. Document filed by Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc...(Williams, Derek)
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Filing 72
LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Jonathan D. Davis dated February 18, 2022 re: Defendants' Contemplated Motion to Dismiss the Complaint. Document filed by Atlantic Recording Corporation, Donald McKinley Glover II, Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson, Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc., RCA Records, Sony Music Entertainment, Theory Entertainment LLC, Warner Music Group Corp., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Jefferey Lamar Williams, Young Stoner Life Publishing LLC. (Attachments: #1 Letters exchanged between counsel regarding Defendants' contemplated motion to dismiss the Complaint).(Williams, Derek)
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Filing 71
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Donald S. Zakarin on behalf of Songs of Universal, Inc...(Zakarin, Donald)
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Filing 70
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ilene Susan Farkas on behalf of Songs of Universal, Inc...(Farkas, Ilene)
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Filing 69
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Derek Andrew Williams on behalf of Atlantic Recording Corporation, Donald McKinley Glover II, Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson, Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc., RCA Records, Sony Music Entertainment, Theory Entertainment LLC, Warner Music Group Corp., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Jefferey Lamar Williams, Young Stoner Life Publishing LLC..(Williams, Derek)
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Filing 68
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jonathan David Davis on behalf of Atlantic Recording Corporation, Donald McKinley Glover II, Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson, Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc., RCA Records, Sony Music Entertainment, Theory Entertainment LLC, Warner Music Group Corp., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Jefferey Lamar Williams, Young Stoner Life Publishing LLC..(Davis, Jonathan)
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Filing 67
STIPULATION TO FURTHER EXTEND DEFENDANTS' TIME TO ANSWER, MOVE, OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT: NOW, THEREFORE, Plaintiff and the Served Defendants, along with Williams (collectively, "Defendants"), by and through their undersigned counsel or agents, hereby stipulate as follows: Defendants shall answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Defendants preserve all of their respective challenges, defenses, and responses to the Complaint, except they shall not raise the defense of improper service of process. This stipulation may be signed in counterparts, and any facsimile/PDF/electronic signatures shall be deemed original signatures. So Ordered. Atlantic Recording Corporation answer due 12/22/2021; Donald McKinley Glover II answer due 12/22/2021; Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson answer due 12/22/2021; Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. answer due 12/22/2021; RCA Records answer due 12/22/2021; Roc Nation Publishing LLC answer due 12/22/2021; Songs of Universal, Inc. answer due 12/22/2021; Sony Music Entertainment answer due 12/22/2021; Theory Entertainment LLC answer due 12/22/2021; Warner Music Group Corp. answer due 12/22/2021; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. answer due 12/22/2021; Jefferey Lamar Williams answer due 12/22/2021; Young Stoner Life Publishing LLC answer due 12/22/2021. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 11/18/2021) (js)
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Filing 66
SECOND LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Jonathan D. Davis dated November 17, 2021. Document filed by Donald McKinley Glover II. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Stipulation and Order).(Williams, Derek)
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Filing 65
STIPULATION TO EXTEND DEFENDANTS' TIME TO ANSWER, MOVE, OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT: NOW, THEREFORE, Plaintiff and Defendants, by and through their undersigned counsel or agents, hereby stipulate as follows: 1. Defendants shall answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before Wednesday, December 8, 2021. 2. Defendants preserve all of their respective challenges, defenses, and responses to the Complaint, except they shall not raise the defense of improper service of process. 3. This stipulation may be signed in counterparts, and any facsimile/PDF/electronic signatures shall be deemed original signatures. Atlantic Recording Corporation answer due 12/8/2021; Donald McKinley Glover II answer due 12/8/2021; Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson answer due 12/8/2021; Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. answer due 12/8/2021; RCA Records answer due 12/8/2021; Roc Nation Publishing LLC answer due 12/8/2021; Songs of Universal, Inc. answer due 12/8/2021; Sony Music Entertainment answer due 12/8/2021; Theory Entertainment LLC answer due 12/8/2021; Warner Music Group Corp. answer due 12/8/2021; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. answer due 12/8/2021; Young Stoner Life Publishing LLC answer due 12/8/2021. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 10/18/2021) (tg)
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Filing 64
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Jonathan D. Davis dated October 14, 2021. Document filed by Donald McKinley Glover II. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Stipulation and Order).(Davis, Jonathan)
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Filing 63
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Paul Brian Maslo on behalf of Roc Nation Publishing LLC..(Maslo, Paul)
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Filing 62
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexander Benjamin Spiro on behalf of Roc Nation Publishing LLC..(Spiro, Alexander)
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Filing 61
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Donald McKinley Glover II waiver sent on 9/21/2021, answer due 11/22/2021. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 60
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Atlantic Recording Corporation served on 9/30/2021, answer due 10/21/2021. Service was accepted by Christopher Boyd, Authorized Agent. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 59
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. served on 9/30/2021, answer due 10/21/2021. Service was accepted by Christopher Boyd, Authorized Agent. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 58
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Songs of Universal, Inc. served on 9/30/2021, answer due 10/21/2021. Service was accepted by Christopher Boyd, Authorized Agent. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 57
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson waiver sent on 9/21/2021, answer due 11/22/2021. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 56
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Young Stoner Life Publishing LLC served on 9/27/2021, answer due 10/18/2021. Service was accepted by Christy Drabeck, Authorized Agent. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 55
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Service was accepted by Nancy Dougherty, Authorized Agent, Secretary of State. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 54
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Service was accepted by Nancy Dougherty, Authorized Agent, Secretary of State. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 53
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. served on 9/23/2021, answer due 10/14/2021. Service was accepted by Judy Carkner, Authorized Agent. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 52
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Sony Music Entertainment served on 9/23/2021, answer due 10/14/2021. Service was accepted by Judy Carkner, Authorized Agent. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 51
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Roc Nation Publishing LLC served on 9/27/2021, answer due 10/18/2021. Service was accepted by Katie DiLorenzo. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 50
ORDER granting #49 Letter Motion for Extension of time to serve the Complaint in this matter upon the Defendants Jefferey Lamar Williams and RCA Records. So Ordered. Service due by 11/29/2021. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 10/1/2021) (js)
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Filing 49
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Complaint addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Imran H. Ansari dated 9/30/21. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 48
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Warner Music Group Corp. served on 9/24/2021, answer due 10/15/2021. Service was accepted by Nancy Dougherty. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 47
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Theory Entertainment LLC served on 9/24/2021, answer due 10/15/2021. Service was accepted by Nancy Dougherty. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 46
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 45
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson. (sj)
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Filing 44
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to LUDWIG EMIL TOMAS GORANSSON, re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 43
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Sony Music Entertainment..(gp)
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Filing 42
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Songs of Universal, Inc...(gp)
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Filing 41
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Atlantic Recording Corporation..(gp)
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Filing 40
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to RCA Records..(gp)
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Filing 39
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Warner Music Group Corp...(gp)
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Filing 38
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp...(gp)
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Filing 37
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Theory Entertainment LLC..(gp)
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Filing 36
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Young Stoner Life Publishing LLC..(gp)
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Filing 35
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Roc Nation Publishing LLC..(gp)
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Filing 34
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc...(gp)
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Filing 33
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Donald McKinley Glover II..(gp)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Imran H. Ansari to RE-FILE Document No. #23 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): party name on the TO section of the PDF and docket entry does not match the entire name of the party on the pleading and case. 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. (gp)
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Filing 32
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Atlantic Recording Corporation, re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 31
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Songs of Universal, Inc., re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 30
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to RCA Records, Inc., re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 29
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Sony Music Entertainment, re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 28
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Warner Music Group, re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 27
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 26
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Theory Entertainment LLC d/b/a 300 Entertainment, re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 25
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Young Stoner Life Publishing, LLC, re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 24
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Roc Nation Publishing LLC d/b/a Songs of Roc Nation, re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 23
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF and AS TO ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to EMIL TOMAS GORANSSON, re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/20/2021 (gp).
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Filing 22
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Donald McKinley Glover II, re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 21
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. d/b/a Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, re: #1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Imran H. Ansari to RE-FILE Document No. #17 Request for Issuance of Summons, #16 Request for Issuance of Summons, #19 Request for Issuance of Summons, #13 Request for Issuance of Summons, #14 Request for Issuance of Summons, #18 Request for Issuance of Summons, #20 Request for Issuance of Summons, #10 Request for Issuance of Summons, #11 Request for Issuance of Summons, #9 Request for Issuance of Summons, #15 Request for Issuance of Summons, #12 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; Plaintiff's attorney information was omitted on PDF. Please note that you may file separate summonses or file one summons form with a rider/addendum attached listing all Defendants and addresses. 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. (sj)
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Filing 20
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT SUMMONS REQUEST - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. d/b/a Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/17/2021 (sj).
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Filing 19
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT SUMMONS REQUEST - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Donald McKinley Glover II, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/17/2021 (sj).
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Filing 18
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT SUMMONS REQUEST - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to EMIL TOMAS GRANSSON, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/17/2021 (sj).
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Filing 17
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT SUMMONS REQUEST - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Roc Nation Publishing LLC d/b/a Songs of Roc Nation, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/17/2021 (sj).
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Filing 16
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT SUMMONS REQUEST - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Young Stoner Life Publishing, LLC, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/17/2021 (sj).
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Filing 15
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT SUMMONS REQUEST - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Theory Entertainment LLC d/b/a 300 Entertainment, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/17/2021 (sj).
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Filing 14
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT SUMMONS REQUEST - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/17/2021 (sj).
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Filing 13
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT SUMMONS REQUEST - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Warner Music Group, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/17/2021 (sj).
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Filing 12
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT SUMMONS REQUEST - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Sony Music Entertainment, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/17/2021 (sj).
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Filing 11
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT SUMMONS REQUEST - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to RCA Records, Inc., re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/17/2021 (sj).
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Filing 10
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT SUMMONS REQUEST - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Songs of Universal, Inc., re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/17/2021 (sj).
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Filing 9
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT SUMMONS REQUEST - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Atlantic Recording Corporation, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran) Modified on 9/17/2021 (sj).
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Filing 8
ORDER granting #7 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Request GRANTED. Plaintiff's request for a 60 day enlargement of the time for service is hereby granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Victor Marrero on 8/2/2021) (ate)
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Filing 7
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Complaint addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Imran H. Ansari dated 07/30/21. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 6
NOTICE of Exhibit A to Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 5
LETTER addressed to Judge Victor Marrero from Imran H. Ansari dated 05/06/2021 re: Systems error affecting Exhibit A to Complaint. Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 4
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..(pc)
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Filing 3
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 2
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Ansari, Imran)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against Atlantic Recording Corporation, LUDWIG EMIL GRANSSON, Donald McKinley Glover II, KOBALT MUSIC PUBLISHING AMERICA, INC. d/b/a/ SONGS OF KOBALT MUSIC PUBLISHING, RCA Records, ROC NATION PUBLISHING LLC d/b/a SONGS OF ROC NATION, Songs of Universal, Inc., Sony Music Entertainment, THEORY ENTERTAINMENT LLC d/b/a 300 ENTERTAINMENT, JEFFEREY LAMAR WILLIAMS, Warner Music Group Corp., Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., YOUNG STONER LIFE PUBLISHING LLC. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-24499999)Document filed by Emelike Nwosuocha. (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).(Ansari, Imran)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Imran H. Ansari. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: YOUNG STONER LIFE PUBLISHING LLC, THEORY ENTERTAINMENT LLC d/b/a 300 ENTERTAINMENT, JEFFEREY LAMAR WILLIAMS, ROC NATION PUBLISHING LLC d/b/a SONGS OF ROC NATION, KOBALT MUSIC PUBLISHING AMERICA, INC. d/b/a/ SONGS OF KOBALT MUSIC PUBLISHING, LUDWIG EMIL GRANSSON. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was entered in all caps; alias party name was omitted;. (pc)
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Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger 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: #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (pc)
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Case Designated ECF. (pc)
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CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Victor Marrero. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. 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 #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(pc)
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