TRUMP v. SIMON & SCHUSTER INC et al
Plaintiff: Donald J Trump
Defendant: Paramount Global, Simon & Schuster Inc., ROBERT WOODWARD and ViacomCBS Inc
Case Number: 1:2023cv06883
Filed: August 4, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Office: Foley Square Office
Presiding Judge: Paul G Gardephe
Nature of Suit: Copyright
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1338 cp Copyright Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 62 LETTER MOTION for Oral Argument addressed to Judge Paul G. Gardephe from Elizabeth McNamara dated 9/12/2023. Document filed by Paramount Global, Simon & Schuster Inc., ROBERT WOODWARD..(McNamara, Elizabeth)
September 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 61 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #57 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint with prejudice pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6). . Document filed by Donald J Trump. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Garson Declaration, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E).(Garson, Robert)
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 60 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #57 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint with prejudice pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6). . Document filed by Paramount Global, Simon & Schuster Inc., ROBERT WOODWARD..(McNamara, Elizabeth)
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 59 DECLARATION of Elizabeth A. McNamara in Support re: #57 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint with prejudice pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6).. Document filed by Paramount Global, Simon & Schuster Inc., ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Paperback edition of The Trump Tapes by Bob Woodward, #2 Exhibit B - Audiobook edition of The Trump Tapes by Bob Woodward, #3 Exhibit C [Part 1 of 2] - Brief that President Trump filed in Carroll v. Trump, 20-3977, #4 Exhibit C [Part 2 of 2] - Brief that President Trump filed in Carroll v. Trump, 20-3977, #5 Exhibit D - Brief that President Trump filed in Trump v. Carroll, 22-SP-745).(McNamara, Elizabeth)
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 58 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #57 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint with prejudice pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6). . Document filed by Paramount Global, Simon & Schuster Inc., ROBERT WOODWARD..(McNamara, Elizabeth)
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 57 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint with prejudice pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6). Document filed by Paramount Global, Simon & Schuster Inc., ROBERT WOODWARD..(McNamara, Elizabeth)
September 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ORDER granting #55 Motion for Thomas G. Hentoff to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Paul G. Gardephe on 9/6/2023) (ate)
August 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 55 MOTION for Thomas G. Hentoff to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28219001. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Thomas G. Hentoff, #2 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Thomas G. Hentoff).(Hentoff, Thomas)
August 30, 2023 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #55 MOTION for Thomas G. Hentoff to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28219001. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz)
August 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER granting #53 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. The Application is granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul G. Gardephe on 8/22/2023) (tg)
August 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 9/1/2023 Replies due by 9/11/2023. (tg)
August 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 53 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time of briefing schedule [Dkt. 52]. addressed to Judge Paul G. Gardephe from Elizabeth McNamara dated 8/18/2023. Document filed by Paramount Global, Simon & Schuster Inc., ROBERT WOODWARD..(McNamara, Elizabeth)
August 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 52 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #50 Letter filed by Paramount Global, ROBERT WOODWARD, Simon & Schuster Inc. ENDORSEMENT Defendants will amend their motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim previously filed in the Northern District of Florida (Dkt. No. 38) to address Second Circuit authority, and refile any such motion by August 23, 2023. Plaintiffs opposition will be due by August 30, 2023. Any reply will be due by September 6, 2023. Under Rule IV(C) of this Court's Individual Rules of Practice in Civil Cases the "bundling rule" parties may not file motions electronically on ECF until the motion is fully briefed. The parties will amend their joint motion for a protective order (Dkt. No. 41), and Plaintiff will amend his motion to seal (Dkt. No. 42), to adhere to this Court's Individual Rules of Practice in Civil Cases, and refile any such motions by September 6, 2023. Defendants' request for oral argument is denied without prejudice, pending the refiling of the motion to dismiss. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the motions (Dkt. Nos. 38, 41, 42). SO ORDERED. (Motions due by 9/6/2023., Replies due by 9/6/2023., Responses due by 8/30/2023), Motions terminated: #38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM #32 the First Amended Complaint, pursuant to FRCP, Rule 12(b)(6), filed by Paramount Global, ROBERT WOODWARD, Simon & Schuster Inc., #41 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Paramount Global, ROBERT WOODWARD, Simon & Schuster Inc., #42 MOTION to Seal Document filed by Donald J Trump. (Signed by Judge Paul G. Gardephe on 8/16/2023) (jca)
August 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 51 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul G. Gardephe from Robert Garson dated 8/11/2023 re: Oral Argument. Document filed by Donald J Trump..(Garson, Robert)
August 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 50 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul G. Gardephe from Elizabeth McNamara dated 8/11/2023 re: Transfer and request for Oral Argument. Document filed by Paramount Global, Simon & Schuster Inc., ROBERT WOODWARD..(McNamara, Elizabeth)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 49 CASE TRANSFERRED IN from the United States District Court - District of Florida Northern; Case Number: 3:23-cv-02333. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket entries received.
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER granting Defendants' #37 motion to dismiss or to transfer venue, to the extent it seeks transfer. The Clerk is directed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York as the Court concludes that district is the most appropriate and convenient forum for the parties and witnesses and the one with the strongest connection to the dispute. The Defendants separately-filed Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim (ECF No. 38) will carry with the case for resolution by the transferee court. Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 8/04/2023. (kr) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Case Designated ECF. (vba)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE - TRANSFER CASE: This case is assigned to: Judge Paul G. Gardephe. 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..(vba)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order NOTE TO OUT OF STATE ATTORNEYS: Please visit the Court's website at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/ for information regarding admission to the S.D.N.Y. Bar and the CM/ECF Rules & Filing Instructions. (vba)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses 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. (vba)
July 20, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #47 REPLY to Response to #38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 47 REPLY to Response to Motion re #38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM #32 the First Amended Complaint, pursuant to FRCP, Rule 12(b)(6),, #37 MOTION to Dismiss #32 the First Amended Complaint or, in the alternative, to transfer for improper venue and incorporated Memorandum of Law, filed by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (MCNAMARA, ELIZABETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER re #45 Defendants' Unopposed MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY BRIEF IN FURTHER SUPPORT OF VENUE AND RULE 12(B)(6) MOTIONS TO DISMISS THE AMENDED COMPLAINT. The motion is GRANTED. Defendants may file a reply within 14 days of the date of this order, not to exceed 4,500 words. Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 07/05/23. (Reply due by 7/19/2023.) (jfj) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #45 DEFENDANTS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY BRIEF IN FURTHER SUPPORT OF VENUE AND RULE 12(B)(6) MOTIONS TO DISMISS THE AMENDED COMPLAINT. (jfj) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
July 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 45 MOTION for Leave to File Reply memorandum of law in further support of their pending Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint DKT #37 . (Unopposed) by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (MCNAMARA, ELIZABETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
July 3, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #37 MOTION to Dismiss #32 the First Amended Complaint or, in the alternative, to transfer for improper venue and incorporated Memorandum of Law, #43 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion. #38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM #32 the First Amended Complaint, pursuant to FRCP, Rule 12(b)(6), #44 Response in Opposition to Motion. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 44 RESPONSE in Opposition re #38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM #32 the First Amended Complaint, pursuant to FRCP, Rule 12(b)(6), filed by DONALD J TRUMP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Robert Garson, #2 Exhibit A to Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit B to Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit C to Exhibit 1, #5 Exhibit D to Exhibit 1, #6 Exhibit E to Exhibit 1) (ZILBERMAN, YANINA) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 43 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re #37 MOTION to Dismiss #32 the First Amended Complaint or, in the alternative, to transfer for improper venue and incorporated Memorandum of Law, filed by DONALD J TRUMP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Robert Garson, #2 Exhibit Exhibit A to Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit B to Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit C to Exhibit 1, #5 Exhibit D to Exhibit 1, #6 Exhibit E to Exhibit 1) (ZILBERMAN, YANINA) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 42 MOTION to Seal Document by DONALD J TRUMP. (GARSON, ROBERT) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
June 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Motions No Longer Referred: #41 Joint MOTION for Protective Order. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
June 29, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #41 Joint MOTION for Protective Order. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
June 29, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #41 Joint MOTION for Protective Order. Referred to ZACHARY C BOLITHO. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
June 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 41 Joint MOTION for Protective Order by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Confidentiality Agreement) (MCNAMARA, ELIZABETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER. The #39 motion is GRANTED. Plaintiff's deadline to respond to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss (ECF Nos. #37 & #38 ) is extended to June 30, 2023.Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 06/14/2023. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 6/30/2023). (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #39 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to #38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 39 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM #32 the First Amended Complaint, pursuant to FRCP, Rule 12(b)(6),, #37 MOTION to Dismiss #32 the First Amended Complaint or, in the alternative, to transfer for improper venue and incorporated Memorandum of Law, by DONALD J TRUMP. (GARSON, ROBERT) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
May 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 38 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM #32 the First Amended Complaint, pursuant to FRCP, Rule 12(b)(6), by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law in support of Motion to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit A (slip sheet), #3 Exhibit B (slip sheet), #4 Exhibit C (Trump Brief (2d Cir.)), #5 Exhibit D (Trump D.C. Brief)) (MCNAMARA, ELIZABETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
May 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 MOTION to Dismiss #32 the First Amended Complaint or, in the alternative, to transfer for improper venue and incorporated Memorandum of Law, by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 6/2/2023). (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Bob Woodward in support of the Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint., #2 Appendix A to Declaration) (MCNAMARA, ELIZABETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER re #35 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. All future discovery in this case is stayed pending resolution of the Defendants' anticipated motion to transfer venue and/or motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim. Plaintiff's request for the immediate production of the full Interview SoundRecordings is denied. The recordings will be produced as part of the ordinarydiscovery process. (Please see order.) Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 05/18/2023. Set/Clear Flags (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
May 11, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #35 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
May 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (MCNAMARA, ELIZABETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
May 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER re #33 MOTION for Extension of Time to File and oppose Motions to Dismiss and extension of word limit (unopposed). the motion is GRANTED as follows: Defendants may file two separate motions to dismiss. Defendants' venue motion, and the opposition thereto, may not exceed 4,000 words; Defendants' Rule 12(b)(6) motion, and the opposition thereto, may not exceed 10,000 words. Defendants' deadline to file the motions to dismiss is May 19, 2023; Plaintiff's deadline to respond to the motions to dismiss is June 16, 2023. Defendants' Motions to Dismiss (ECF Nos. #27 and #28 ) are MOOT in light of Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint (ECF No. #32 ) filed on April 24, 2023. Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 05/04/2023. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 6/16/2023). Motions due by 5/19/2023.) (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
May 3, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #33 MOTION for Extension of Time to File and oppose Motions to Dismiss and extension of word limit (unopposed). (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
May 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 MOTION for Extension of Time to File and oppose Motions to Dismiss and extension of word limit (unopposed). by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (MCNAMARA, ELIZABETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
April 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against DONALD J TRUMP, filed by DONALD J TRUMP. (ZILBERMAN, YANINA) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
April 24, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #32 Amended Complaint. (jfj) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
April 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER granting #26 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Kevin T. Baine is admitted pro hac vice to represent the Defendant, Bob Woodward as Of Counsel pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(C). Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 04/05/2023. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
April 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER granting as requested #25 Motion for Leave to File Exhibits in Paper and Compact Disk Formats. Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 04/05/2023. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance by DEREK K MOUNTFORD on behalf of PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD (MOUNTFORD, DEREK) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Set Deadlines/Hearings re #27 and #28 Motions to Dismiss. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 5/15/2023). (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #26 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kevin T. Baine.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7799234.) (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
April 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM pursuant to FRCP, Rule 12(b)(6), by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law in support of Motion to Dismiss, #2 Exhibit A (Book), #3 Exhibit B (Audiobook), #4 Exhibit C (Trump Brief), #5 Exhibit D (DoJ Cert), #6 Exhibit E (Trump D.C. Brief)) (MCNAMARA, ELIZABETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
April 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the alternative, to transfer for improper venue and incorporated Memorandum of Law, by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Bob Woodward in support of the Motion to Dismiss, #2 Appendix A to Declaration) (MCNAMARA, ELIZABETH) Modified on 4/4/2023 to amend response deadline (alb). [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
April 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Kevin T. Baine.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7799234.) by ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A -- Certificate of Good Standing) (BAINE, KEVIN) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
April 3, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #25 MOTION for Leave to File Unopposed to File Exhibits in Paper and Compact Disk Formats. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION for Leave to File Unopposed to File Exhibits in Paper and Compact Disk Formats by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (BELL, KENNETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #23 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Thomas G. Hentoff is admitted pro hac vice to represent the Defendant, Bob Woodward as Of Counsel pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(C). Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 03/29/2023. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 29, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #23 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Thomas G. Hentoff.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7789669.) (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Thomas G. Hentoff.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7789669.) by ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A -- Certificate of Good Standing) (HENTOFF, THOMAS) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER, granting #20 MOTION to Extend Time to Oppose Motions to Dismiss and Extension of Word Limit. Defendants may file two separate motions to dismiss. Defendants' venue motion, and the opposition thereto, may not exceed 4,000 words; Defendants Rule 12(b)(6) motion, and the opposition thereto, may not exceed 10,000 words. Defendants deadline to file the motions to dismiss is April 3, 2023; Plaintiff's deadline to respond to the motions to dismiss is May 15, 2023.Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 03/28/2023. ( Motions due by 4/3/2023. Response to motion due by by 5/15/2023.) (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER : Fed.R.Civ.P. 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set for 4/11/2023. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 5/11 /2023. Discovery due by 9/25/2023. Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 03/28/2023. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 28, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #20 MOTION to Extend Time to Oppose Motions to Dismiss and Extension of Word Limit. Modified on 3/28/2023 to reflect the correct judge (alb). [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION to Extend Timeto Oppose Motions to Dismiss and Extension of Word Limit by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (BELL, KENNETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER. The Motions for Admission Pro Hac Vice, ECF Nos. #9 , #10 , #11 and #12 are GRANTED. Attorneys Leena Charlton, Elizabeth McNamara, Linda Steinman and John M. Browning, are admitted pro hac vice to represent the Defendants pursuant to Local Rule 11.1(C). Signed by JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS on 03/27/2023. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 27, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #14 Notice of Appearance by KENNETH BRADLEY BELL, #15 Notice of Appearance by LAUREN VICKROY PURDY. (Proposed ISO prepared.) (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL. (BELL, KENNETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by ROBERT WOODWARD. (BELL, KENNETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by SIMON & SCHUSTER INC. (BELL, KENNETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by LAUREN VICKROY PURDY on behalf of All Defendants (PURDY, LAUREN) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by KENNETH BRADLEY BELL on behalf of All Defendants (BELL, KENNETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 24, 2023 Opinion or Order ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS notified that action is needed Re: #13 Order Reassigning Case, #9 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Leena Charlton, #10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Elizabeth A. McNamara, #11 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Linda Steinman, #12 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John M. Browning. (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to JUDGE M CASEY RODGERS for all further proceedings. SENIOR JUDGE ROGER VINSON no longer assigned to case. Signed by SENIOR JUDGE ROGER VINSON on 03/23/2023. (alb) Modified on 3/27/2023 to correct file date (alb). [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John M. Browning.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7782635.) by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1.) NY Certificate of Good Standing) (BROWNING, JOHN) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Linda Steinman.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7782613.) by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1.) NY Certificate of Good Standing) (STEINMAN, LINDA)[Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Elizabeth A. McNamara.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7782569.) by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1.) NY Certificate of Good Standing) (MCNAMARA, ELIZABETH) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
March 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Leena Charlton.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7782527.) by PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER INC, ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1. NY Certificate of Good Standing) (CHARLTON, LEENA) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
February 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by DONALD J TRUMP. ROBERT WOODWARD waiver sent on 1/31/2023, answer due 4/3/2023. (GARSON, ROBERT) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
February 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by DONALD J TRUMP. SIMON & SCHUSTER INC waiver sent on 1/31/2023, answer due 4/3/2023. (GARSON, ROBERT) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
February 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by DONALD J TRUMP. PARAMOUNT GLOBAL waiver sent on 1/31/2023, answer due 4/3/2023. (GARSON, ROBERT) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
January 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 AO 121 Copyright New Case Notification. Copy sent to the Register of Copyrights. (alb) (Main Document 5 replaced on 1/31/2023) (alb). [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
January 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Summons Issued as to PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, SIMON & SCHUSTER Inc., ROBERT WOODWARD. (Attachments: #1 Robert Woodward, #2 Paramount Global) (alb) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
January 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE of summons to be issued by clerk by DONALD J TRUMP re #1 Complaint (Attachments: #1 summons to be issued by clerk, #2 summons to be issued by clerk) (GARSON, ROBERT) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
January 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET. (GARSON, ROBERT) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]
January 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, Simon & Schuster, Inc., ROBERT WOODWARD ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AFLNDC-7664653.), filed by DONALD J TRUMP. (GARSON, ROBERT) [Transferred from Florida Northern on 8/4/2023.]

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Defendant: Paramount Global
Represented By: John Moses Browning
Represented By: KENNETH BRADLEY BELL
Represented By: LAUREN VICKROY PURDY
Represented By: Leena M. Charlton
Represented By: Linda Jane Steinman
Represented By: DEREK K MOUNTFORD
Represented By: ELIZABETH ANNE MCNAMARA
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Defendant: Simon & Schuster Inc.
Represented By: DEREK K MOUNTFORD
Represented By: ELIZABETH ANNE MCNAMARA
Represented By: John Moses Browning
Represented By: KENNETH BRADLEY BELL
Represented By: LAUREN VICKROY PURDY
Represented By: Leena M. Charlton
Represented By: Linda Jane Steinman
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Defendant: ROBERT WOODWARD
Represented By: DEREK K MOUNTFORD
Represented By: ELIZABETH ANNE MCNAMARA
Represented By: John Moses Browning
Represented By: KENNETH BRADLEY BELL
Represented By: Kevin Taylor Baine
Represented By: LAUREN VICKROY PURDY
Represented By: Leena M. Charlton
Represented By: Linda Jane Steinman
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Defendant: ViacomCBS Inc
Represented By: John Moses Browning
Represented By: KENNETH BRADLEY BELL
Represented By: LAUREN VICKROY PURDY
Represented By: DEREK K MOUNTFORD
Represented By: Leena M. Charlton
Represented By: Linda Jane Steinman
Represented By: ELIZABETH ANNE MCNAMARA
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Plaintiff: Donald J Trump
Represented By: Robert David Garson
Represented By: YANINA ZILBERMAN
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