McKenzie-Morris et al v. V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc. et al
| Shauna McKenzie-Morris and Freemind Music LLC |
| V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc., V.P. Music Group, Inc., V.P. Record Distributors, LLC, V.P. Records of Brooklyn LLC, Greensleeves Publishing, Ltd and STB Music Inc. |
| 1:2022cv01138 |
| February 9, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Southern District of New York |
| Gregory H Woods |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 cp Removal- Copyright |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 20
DECLARATION of Alan R. Friedman in Support re: #18 MOTION to Dismiss / Defendants' Notice of Motion to Dismiss.. Document filed by Greensleeves Publishing, Ltd, STB Music Inc., V.P. Music Group, Inc., V.P. Record Distributors, LLC, V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc., V.P. Records of Brooklyn LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - VP Recording Agreement, #3 Exhibit C - GPL Deal Memo).(Friedman, Alan)
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Filing 19
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #18 MOTION to Dismiss / Defendants' Notice of Motion to Dismiss. . Document filed by Greensleeves Publishing, Ltd, STB Music Inc., V.P. Music Group, Inc., V.P. Record Distributors, LLC, V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc., V.P. Records of Brooklyn LLC..(Friedman, Alan)
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Filing 18
MOTION to Dismiss / Defendants' Notice of Motion to Dismiss. Document filed by Greensleeves Publishing, Ltd, STB Music Inc., V.P. Music Group, Inc., V.P. Record Distributors, LLC, V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc., V.P. Records of Brooklyn LLC..(Friedman, Alan)
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Filing 17
ORDER. For the reasons stated on the record at the conference held on March 15, 2022, Defendants' request for leave to file a motion to dismiss, Dkt. No. 9, is granted. The deadline for Defendants to file and serve their motion is March 28, 2022. Plaintiff's opposition is due within twenty-one days after service of Defendants' motion; Defendants' reply, if any, is due within seven days after service of Plaintiff's opposition. Further, as stated on the record, Defendants' application for a stay of discovery is granted. Discovery is hereby stayed pending decision on Defendants' motion to dismiss. The initial pretrial conference scheduled for April 15, 2022 is adjourned sine die. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods) (Text Only Order) (wv)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gregory H. Woods: Telephone Conference held on 3/15/2022. (Court Reporter present) (wv)
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Filing 16
ORDER granting #15 Motion for Celeste Nakia McCaw to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods)(Text Only Order) (wv)
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>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #15 FIRST MOTION for Celeste Nakia McCaw to Appear Pro Hac Vice Pursuant to Rule 1.3(c) of the Local Rules. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-25850922. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bcu)
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Filing 15
FIRST MOTION for Celeste Nakia McCaw to Appear Pro Hac Vice Pursuant to Rule 1.3(c) of the Local Rules. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-25850922. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Freemind Music LLC, Shauna McKenzie-Morris..(McCaw, Celeste)
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Filing 14
ORDER: Plaintiffs' request for an adjournment of the conference scheduled for February 22, 2022, Dkt. No. 12, is granted. The conference is adjourned to March 15, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The parties are directed to the Court's Emergency Rules in Light of COVID-19, which are available on the Courts website, for the dial-in number and other relevant instructions. The parties are specifically directed to comply with Rule 2(C) of the Court's Emergency Rules. The Court takes no position on the remainder of Plaintiffs' letter. Counsel for Defendants is directed to serve a copy of this order on Plaintiffs, and to retain proof of service. SO ORDERED. ( Telephone Conference set for 3/15/2022 at 2:00 PM before Judge Gregory H. Woods.) (Signed by Judge Gregory H. Woods on 2/18/2022) (vfr)
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Filing 13
LETTER addressed to Judge Gregory H. Woods from Alan Friedman dated February 18, 2022 re: Plaintiffs' Request for Adjournment of Pre-Motion Conference. Document filed by Greensleeves Publishing, Ltd, STB Music Inc., V.P. Music Group, Inc., V.P. Record Distributors, LLC, V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc., V.P. Records of Brooklyn LLC..(Langer, Philip)
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Filing 12
LETTER addressed to Judge Gregory H. Woods from Celeste McCaw dated 2/18/2022 re: the pre-motion conference be adjourned, pending the determination of plaintiffs counsels planned motion to appear pro hac vice. Document filed by Freemind Music LLC, Shauna McKenzie-Morris..(rro)
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Filing 11
ORDER: Defendants' request for a pre-motion conference, Dkt. No. 9, is granted. The Court will hold a teleconference regarding Defendants' proposed motion to dismiss on February 22, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. The parties are directed to the Court's Emergency Rules in Light of COVID-19, which are available on the Court's website, for the dial-in number and other relevant instructions. The parties are specifically directed to comply with Rule 2(C) of the Court's Emergency Rules. Counsel for Defendants is directed to serve a copy of this order on Plaintiff, and to retain proof of service. SO ORDERED. Telephone Conference set for 2/22/2022 at 04:00 PM before Judge Gregory H. Woods. (Signed by Judge Gregory H. Woods on 2/12/2022) (mml)
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Filing 10
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of DN 9, Defendants' Pre-Motion Letter Submission served on Plaintiffs' Counsel on February 11, 2022. Service was made by Federal Express and E-Mail. Document filed by Greensleeves Publishing, Ltd, STB Music Inc., V.P. Music Group, Inc., V.P. Record Distributors, LLC, V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc., V.P. Records of Brooklyn LLC..(Langer, Philip)
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Filing 9
LETTER addressed to Judge Gregory H. Woods from Alan Friedman dated February 11, 2022 re: Pre-Motion Letter for Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Document filed by Greensleeves Publishing, Ltd, STB Music Inc., V.P. Music Group, Inc., V.P. Record Distributors, LLC, V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc., V.P. Records of Brooklyn LLC..(Langer, Philip)
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Filing 8
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of DN 6, DN 7, and Judge's Individual Rules served on Plaintiffs' Counsel on 2/11/2022. Service was made by Federal Express and E-Mail. Document filed by Greensleeves Publishing, Ltd, STB Music Inc., V.P. Music Group, Inc., V.P. Record Distributors, LLC, V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc., V.P. Records of Brooklyn LLC..(Langer, Philip)
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Filing 7
ORDER: This action was removed from the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, on February 9, 2022. Dkt. No. 1. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 81(c)(3), if any party wishes to demand a jury trial in this matter, the demand must be served and filed no later than February 23, 2022. Additionally, counsel for Plaintiff is directed to promptly file a notice of appearance in this case. Counsel for Defendant is directed to serve a copy of this order on Plaintiff, and to retain proof of service. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Gregory H. Woods on 2/10/2022) (rro)
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Filing 6
NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: DATE AND TIME OF CONFERENCE: April 15, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. The conference will be conducted by telephone. The parties are directed to the Court's Emergency Rules in Light of COVID-19, which are available on the Courts website, for the dial-in number and other relevant instructions. The parties are specifically directed to comply with Rule 2(C) of the Court's Emergency Rules. Initial Conference set for 4/15/2022 at 03:00 PM before Judge Gregory H. Woods. (Signed by Judge Gregory H. Woods on 2/10/2022) (ate)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Philip Langer. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: County code New York. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the County code has been modified to Queens. (sj)
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CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Gregory H. Woods. 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..(sj)
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Magistrate Judge James L. Cott 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. (sj)
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Case Designated ECF. (sj)
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Filing 5
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Philip Langer on behalf of Greensleeves Publishing, Ltd, STB Music Inc., V.P. Music Group, Inc., V.P. Record Distributors, LLC, V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc., V.P. Records of Brooklyn LLC..(Langer, Philip)
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Filing 4
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alan Robert Friedman on behalf of Greensleeves Publishing, Ltd, STB Music Inc., V.P. Music Group, Inc., V.P. Record Distributors, LLC, V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc., V.P. Records of Brooklyn LLC..(Friedman, Alan)
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Filing 3
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Greensleeves Publishing, Ltd, STB Music Inc., V.P. Music Group, Inc., V.P. Record Distributors, LLC, V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc., V.P. Records of Brooklyn LLC..(Friedman, Alan)
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Filing 2
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Friedman, Alan)
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Filing 1
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York. Case Number: 650121/2022. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-25712334).Document filed by V.P. Records of Brooklyn LLC, V.P. Records Retail Outlet, Inc., Greensleeves Publishing, Ltd, STB Music Inc., V.P. Music Group, Inc., V.P. Record Distributors, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - State Court Summons and Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Affidavits of Service, #3 Exhibit C - State Court Notice of Filing Notice of Removal).(Friedman, Alan)
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