Fusion Elite All Stars et al v. Varsity Brands, LLC et al
Plaintiff: Fusion Elite All Stars, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy doing business as Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center and Spirit Factory LLC doing business as Fuel Athletics
Defendant: Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC and Varsity Spirit, LLC
Consolidated Plaintiff: Kathryn Anne Radek, Janine Cherasaro and Lauren Hayes
Not Classified By Court: Rebel Athletic Inc.
Case Number: 2:2020cv02600
Filed: August 13, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
Presiding Judge: Charmiane G Claxton
Referring Judge: Sheryl H Lipman
2 Judge: Tu M Pham
Nature of Suit: Anti-Trust
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 2 Antitrust Litigation
Jury Demanded By: Both
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Date Filed Document Text
April 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 337 SETTING LETTER: A FINAL SETTLEMENT FAIRNESS HEARING has been SET before Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in Courtroom No. 1, 11th floor of the Federal Building, Memphis, Tennessee.(jpw)
April 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 336 ORDER GRANTING #329 DIRECT PURCHASER PLAINTIFFS UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT, PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT CLASSES, APPROVAL OF NOTICE PLAN, AND APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETING THE SETTLEMENT PROCESS AND SCHEDULING A FINAL APPROVAL HEARING. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 4/25/2023. (shl)
April 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 335 ORDER granting #334 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorneys Alyson Steele Beridon and Benjamin Andrew Gastel terminated. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 4/19/2023. (shl)
April 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 334 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Benjamin A. Gastel and Alyson S. Beridon (proposed order submitted) by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Gastel, Benjamin)
April 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 333 MEMORANDUM in Support re #329 MOTION / DIRECT PURCHASER PLAINTIFFS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT, PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT CLASSES, APPROVAL OF NOTICE PLAN, AND APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETING THE SETTLEMENT / Supplemental Memorandum Per Court Order dated April 4, 2023 #331 filed by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Supplemental Joint Declaration, #2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Sarah Minzghor, #3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Lauren Fischer and Tim Gurske, #4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of Cassie Davis, #5 Exhibit 5 - Declaration of Kathryn Anne Radek, #6 Exhibit 6 - Declaration of Lauren Hayes, #7 Exhibit 7 - Declaration of Janine Cherasaro)(Cramer, Eric)
April 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 332 TRANSCRIPT RELEASE NOTICE: By Administrative Order 2008-35 the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee implemented a policy regarding remote access to electronic transcripts. Pursuant to that policy, as well as Civil Rule 5.2 and Criminal Rule 49.1, each party's attorney is required to review a transcript for information that should be redacted pursuant to the Judicial Conference's privacy policy which requires that Social Security numbers be redacted to show only the last four digits; birth dates should contain only the year of birth; individuals known to be minors should be referred to with initials; and financial account numbers should be redacted to the last four digits. Additionally, in criminal case files, home addresses should reveal only the city and state of residence.Our records indicate that the 90-day restriction on public access to an electronic transcript(s) in this matter will lapse within 10 days. If a redaction request is required but has not been filed, please do so immediately. Please feel free to contact our office for further guidance on this issue. (re: DE#318 ; release date 4/20/2023) (tlh)
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 331 ORDER DIRECTING PLAINTIFFS TO SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING REGARDING TERMS OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 4/4/2023. (shl)
March 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 330 ORDER DIRECTING PARTIES TO SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR IN CAMERA INSPECTION. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 3/30/2023. (shl)
March 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 329 MOTION / DIRECT PURCHASER PLAINTIFFS' UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT, PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT CLASSES, APPROVAL OF NOTICE PLAN, AND APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETING THE SETTLEMENT PROCESS Proposed Order Submitted by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, #2 Exhibit 1 - Settlement Agreement, #3 Exhibit 2 - Joint Declaration, #4 Exhibit 3 - Weisbrot Declaration)(Cramer, Eric)
March 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 328 ORDER granting #327 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 3/24/2023. (shl)
March 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 327 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages / Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Memorandum of Law with Excess Pages - Proposed Order Submitted by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Cramer, Eric)
March 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 326 TEXT ONLY ORDER denying as moot #82 Motion to Strike. Given the Parties' #324 Notice of Settlement, the Court denies the Motion to Strike without prejudice as moot. Should the settlement ultimately prove unsuccessful, Defendants may refile the Motion. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 3/10/2023. (shl)
February 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 325 ORDER granting in part #324 Joint Motion to Stay. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 2/2/2023. (shl)
January 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 324 NOTICE of Settlement /Joint Notice of Settlement and Motion to Stay - Proposed Order Submitted by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC (Mulqueen, Matthew)
January 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 323 ORDER granting #322 Motion to Extend Deadline. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 1/27/2023. (shl)
January 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 322 Joint MOTION to Extend Deadline TO FILE CLASS CERTIFICATION AND DAUBERT MOTIONS by All Plaintiffs. (Stranch, J.)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 321 TEXT ORDER denying as moot #319 Motion for Leave to Appear Telephonically. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 1/20/2023. (Lipman, Sheryl)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 320 TEXT ORDER granting #317 Motion for Extension of Time to File Class Certification and Daubert Motions. Motions due by 1/27/2023. Signed by Chief Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 1/20/2023. (Lipman, Sheryl)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 319 MOTION for Leave to Appear Telephonically for 1/20/23 status conference, proposed order submitted by All Plaintiffs. (Stranch, J.)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 318 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on January 18, 2023 before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. Court Reporter April Lassiter-Benson, Telephone number 901-495-1536. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in this matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript, and twenty-one (21) calendar days to file a Request for Redaction. Redaction is the responsibility of the attorneys and pro se litigants who attended the hearing to which the transcription applies. Each party is responsible for reviewing and requesting redaction of testimony of witnesses that were called for the party and for that party's own statements. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal.. Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 1/25/2023. Redaction Request due 2/10/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/20/2023. (Lassiter-Benson, April)
January 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 317 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Class Certification and Daubert Motions by All Defendants. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 316 SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 1/18/2023. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. (shl)
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 315 ORDER granting #312 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages and Plaintiffs' Oral Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 1/18/2023. (shl)
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 314 SETTING LETTER: A JURY TRIAL has been SET before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman for TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. in Courtroom No. 1, 11th floor of the Federal Building, Memphis, Tennessee. A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE will be held on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. in Courtroom No. 1, 11th floor of the Federal Building, Memphis, Tennessee. A PROPOSED JOINT PRETRIAL ORDER must be furnished to the Court by DECEMBER 1, 2023. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PRETRIAL PROCEDURES. (jpw)
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 313 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman: Microsoft Teams Video Status Conference held on 1/18/2023. Appearing for Plaintiffs: Eric Leon Cramer, Michael J. Kane, Veronica Bosco, Victoria Sims, Karin E. Garvey, Kobelah Bennah, Robert Falanga, Joseph Saveri, David Seidel and Ronnie Seidel.Appearing for Defendants: George Cary, Heather Nyong'o, Matthew S. Mulqueen, Nicole Berkowitz Riccio, Steven Kaiser, Brenden Gaffney, Edward L. Stanton, III and Paul Coggins.Case No. 20-2600-SHL - Fusion Elite All Stars, et al. v. Varsity Brands, LLC, et al.: #312 Defendants' Motion to Exceed Page Limitations in Briefing Defendants' Motion to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiffs' Proffered Expert Hal Singer, Ph.D. granted. Order to be entered. Plaintiffs' Oral motion for an additional 10 pages to reply granted. Defense counsel to file a motion to consolidate trials in Case Nos. 20-2600-SHL & 20-2892-SHL. Jury Trial set for Tuesday, 1/16/2024 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 1 - Memphis before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. Trial is estimated to last 3 weeks. Pretrial Conference set for Friday, 12/15/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 1 - Memphis before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. Proposed Joint Pretrial Order due by 12/1/2023. Trial Memos dues by 11/22/2023. Motions in Limine due by 11/13/2023. Scheduling Order to be entered.Case No. 20-2892-SHL - Jessica Jones, et al. v. Bain Capital Private Equity, et al.: The jury trial, which is estimated to last 4 weeks, will either be held immediately following the trial in Case No. 20-2600-SHL - Fusion Elite All Stars, et al. v. Varsity Brands, LLC, et al. or the Court is contemplating setting it for trial on Monday, 5/13/2024 at 9:30 AM. The Court allowed the parties to confer regarding which is their preference. Parties to notify the Court of their decision by 1/23/2023.Case No. 20-2782-SHL - American Spirit and Cheer Essentials, Inc., et al. v. Varsity Brands LLC, et al.: If the Court does not grant the pending Motion to Dismiss, the Court will set a schedule in this case.Case No. 20-2649-SHL Kathryn A. Radek, et al. v. Varsity Brands, LLC, et al.: This case was consolidated with Case No. 20-2600-SHL - Fusion Elite All Stars, et al. v. Varsity Brands, LLC, et al. and was administratively closed on 9/18/2022 (see ECF No. 32 ). The parties agreed this case should remain closed. (Court Reporter: April Lassiter-Benson) (Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp & 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) (jpw)
January 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 312 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages /Defendants' Motion to Exceed Page Limitations in Briefing Defendants' Motion to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiffs' Proffered Expert Hal Singer, PH.D. - Proposed Order Submitted by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
January 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 311 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #309 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 1/6/2023. (shl)
January 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 310 RESPONSE to Motion re #309 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages and Memorandum in Support - Proposed Order Submitted filed by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
December 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 309 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages and Memorandum in Support - Proposed Order Submitted by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Consultation)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Stranch, J.)
November 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 308 ORDER denying (305) Motion in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; denying (61) Motion in case 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp; denying (290) Motion in case 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp; denying (365) Motion in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp; denying (57) Motion in case 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp; denying (23) Motion in case 2:22-mc-00009-SHL-tmp. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/28/2022. (shl)
November 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 307 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document #306 Notice (Other) filed by Fusion Elite All Stars has been filed. However, the following deficiency has been found: a motion to withdraw should be filed with the reason(s). Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. The filer has one business day to correct the deficiency. (agj)
November 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 306 NOTICE by Fusion Elite All Stars Notice of Substitution of Counsel (Akrawi, Blind)
November 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 305 MOTION re (284 in 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp) Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Consultation)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp et al.(Svensen Bennah, Handerson Kobelah)
November 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 304 ORDER granting in part and denying in part (292) Motion in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; granting in part and denying in part (259) Motion in case 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp; granting in part and denying in part (357) Motion in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/10/2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(shl)
November 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 303 TEXT ONLY ORDER Referring Second MOTION to Compel (58 in 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 301 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 20 in 2:22-mc-00009-SHL-tmp, 272 in 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 361 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 54 in 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp). Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/3/2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp et al.(shl) Modified on 11/3/2022 (shl).
November 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 302 COURTESY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document (58 in 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 301 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 20 in 2:22-mc-00009-SHL-tmp, 272 in 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 361 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 54 in 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp) Second MOTION to Compel and Memorandum in Support filed by American Spirit and Cheer Essentials, Inc. has been filed. For future reference, please note : Filer failed to indicate in docket text "Proposed Order Submitted" as required by local rules. If no order previously emailed to chambers, please do so upon receipt of this notice.. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. Filer is not required to resubmit document. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp et al.(jae)
November 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 301 Second MOTION to Compel and Memorandum in Support by American Spirit and Cheer Essentials, Inc.. (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, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L, #13 Exhibit M, #14 Certificate of Consultation Certificate of Consulatation)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp et al.(Svensen Bennah, Handerson Kobelah)
October 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 300 TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING #299 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Joshua Davis. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/27/2022. (shl)
October 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 299 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Proposed Order Submitted (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-4000950) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - State of CA, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - NDCAL)(Davis, Joshua)
October 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 298 ORDER granting #297 Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Sarah Elizabeth Stuart terminated. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/11/2022. (shl)
October 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 297 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney proposed order submitted by Janine Cherasaro, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek. (Stuart, Sarah)
October 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 296 RESPONSE to Motion re (357 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Modify Previous Discovery Orders that Allow Sharing of Discovery Materials (ECF No. 97) and Coordination of Depositions (ECF No. 172) and Memorandum in Support - Proposed Order Submitted filed by American Spirit and Cheer Essentials, Inc.. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp et al.(Svensen Bennah, Handerson Kobelah)
October 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 295 RESPONSE to Motion re (292 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Modify Previous Discovery Orders that Allow Sharing of Discovery Materials (ECF No. 97) and Coordination of Depositions (ECF No. 172) and Memorandum in Support - Proposed Order Submitted filed by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen. (Attachments: #1 Seidel Declaration, #2 Exhibit A - Email Correspondence)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp(Saveri, Joseph)
September 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 294 TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING #293 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp for Brian M. Hogan. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/29/2022. (shl)
September 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 293 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice proposed Order submitted (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3979555) by Janine Cherasaro, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - Supreme Court of the State of Illinois)(Hogan, Brian)
September 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 292 MOTION to Modify Previous Discovery Orders that Allow Sharing of Discovery Materials (ECF No. 97) and Coordination of Depositions (ECF No. 172) and Memorandum in Support - Proposed Order Submitted by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC, BSN Sports, LLC, Herff Jones, LLC, Stanbury, LLC, USA Federation for Sport Cheering, Varsity Brands Holding Co., Inc., Varsity Intropia Tours, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashion & Supplies, LLC, Jeff Webb, Bain Capital Private Equity, Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC, U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Jeff Webb. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Mulqueen, Matthew)
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 291 ORDER denying #199 Motion to Compel; denying #281 Motion for Hearing. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on September 15, 2022. (cmp)
August 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 290 ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF AGREED AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULING ORDERS AND TO WITHDRAW PRIOR MOTION. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 8/18/2022. (shl)
August 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 289 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #177 Order /Joint Motion for Entry of Agreed Amendment to Scheduling Orders and to Withdraw Prior Motion - Proposed Order Submitted by All Defendants. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
August 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 288 ORDER finding as moot #284 Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 8/16/2022. (shl)
August 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 287 NOTICE by Rebel Athletic Inc, Rebel Athletic Inc. re (284 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 50 in 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp) MOTION for Reconsideration proposed order submitted Notice to Strike Motion to Reconsider Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(Hart, Elizabeth)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 286 ORDER SETTING EXPEDITED BRIEFING SCHEDULE ON MOTION TO AMEND SCHEDULING ORDERS TO EXTEND DEADLINES RELATED TO EXPERT DISCOVERY AND CLASS CERTIFICATION. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 8/12/2022. (shl)
August 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 285 MOTION to Amend/Correct #177 Order to Extend Deadlines Related to Expert Discovery and Class Certification - Proposed Order Submitted by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration)(Mulqueen, Matthew)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 284 MOTION for Reconsideration proposed order submitted by Rebel Athletic Inc. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Memorandum in Support of Motion to Reconsider, #2 Exhibit 1 to Memorandum - Wilson Declaration, #3 Exhibit 2 to Memorandum - Sherman Declaration)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(Hart, Elizabeth)
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 283 ORDER DENYING REBEL ATHLETIC INC.'S SEALED RULE 72 OBJECTIONS. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 6/29/22. Associated Cases: 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp(shl)
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 282 RESPONSE to Motion re #281 MOTION for Hearing re #199 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses with proposed order submitted filed by All Defendants. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 281 MOTION for Hearing re #199 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses with proposed order submitted by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Bosco, Veronica)
June 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 280 ORDER denying (265) Motion for Sanctions; finding as moot (265) Motion for Protective Order in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; denying (296) Motion for Sanctions; finding as moot (296) Motion for Protective Order in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on June 24, 2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp(jcn)
June 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 279 Appellant's REPLY BRIEF by Rebel Athletic Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Sherman Declaration, #2 Exhibit 2 Wilson Declaration)(Hart, Elizabeth)
June 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 278 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages as to Reply in Support of Rule 72 Objections (proposed order submitted) by Rebel Athletic Inc.. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(Hart, Elizabeth)
June 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 277 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document (45 in 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp) Appellant's Reply Brief filed by Rebel Athletic Inc., (44 in 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp) MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Reply in Support of Rule 72 Objections (proposed order submitted) filed by Rebel Athletic Inc. has been filed. However, the following deficiency has been found: Both documents were submitted by Elizabeth Hart, but contain electronic signature of Jessica Brown. The motion will be termed pending corrected signature OR corrected filer. Reply Brief need to be submitted by signer. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. The filer has one business day to correct the deficiency. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(jae)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 276 Appellant's REPLY BRIEF by Rebel Athletic Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Sherman Declaration, #2 Exhibit 2 Wilson Declaration)(Hart, Elizabeth)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 275 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Reply in Support of Rule 72 Objections (proposed order submitted) by Rebel Athletic Inc.. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(Hart, Elizabeth)
June 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 274 ORDER granting (270) Non-Party Rebel Athletic Inc.'s Motion for Leave to File Reply in Support of Its Rule 72 Objections in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; (42) in case 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 6/1/22. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(shl)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 273 Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to Eric Cramer. (Attachments: #1 envelope) (btg)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 272 Sealed Document . (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kevin Rayhill, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit I, #11 Exhibit J, #12 Exhibit K, #13 Exhibit L, #14 Exhibit M, #15 Exhibit N, #16 Exhibit O, #17 Exhibit P, #18 Exhibit Q, #19 Exhibit R)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp(Saveri, Joseph)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 271 RESPONSE in Opposition re (296 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 296 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) MOTION for Sanctions and MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Out-Of-Time Deposition - Proposed Order Submitted, (265 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 265 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) MOTION for Sanctions and MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Out-Of-Time Deposition - Proposed Order Submitted filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kevin Rayhill, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit I, #11 Exhibit J, #12 Exhibit K, #13 Exhibit L, #14 Exhibit M, #15 Exhibit N, #16 Exhibit O, #17 Exhibit P, #18 Exhibit Q, #19 Exhibit R)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp(Saveri, Joseph)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 270 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Rule 72 Objections (proposed order submitted) by Rebel Athletic Inc. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(Hart, Elizabeth)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 269 TRANSCRIPT RELEASE NOTICE: By Administrative Order 2008-35 the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee implemented a policy regarding remote access to electronic transcripts. Pursuant to that policy, as well as Civil Rule 5.2 and Criminal Rule 49.1, each party's attorney is required to review a transcript for information that should be redacted pursuant to the Judicial Conference's privacy policy which requires that Social Security numbers be redacted to show only the last four digits; birth dates should contain only the year of birth; individuals known to be minors should be referred to with initials; and financial account numbers should be redacted to the last four digits. Additionally, in criminal case files, home addresses should reveal only the city and state of residence.Our records indicate that the 90-day restriction on public access to an electronic transcript(s) in this matter will lapse within 10 days. If a redaction request is required but has not been filed, please do so immediately. Please feel free to contact our office for further guidance on this issue. (re: DE#211 , DE#212 ; release date 6/9/2022) (tlh)
May 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 268 NOTICE by Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen of Correction Regarding Their 302 Notice Regarding the Deposition of David Owens and Defendants Motion for Sanctions and for Protective Order (Attachments: #1 Corrected Notice)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp(Saveri, Joseph) Modified on 5/19/2022 to link to previous docket entry (jae).
May 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 267 NOTICE by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC, Bain Capital Private Equity, Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC, U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Jeff Webb re (296 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 296 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) MOTION for Sanctions and MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Out-Of-Time Deposition - Proposed Order Submitted, (265 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 265 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) MOTION for Sanctions and MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Out-Of-Time Deposition - Proposed Order Submitted Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Riccio, Nicole)
May 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 266 TEXT ONLY ORDER REFERRING MOTION: #265 MOTION for Sanctions and MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Out-Of-Time Deposition - Proposed Order Submitted filed by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc.. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 5/17/22. (shl)
May 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 265 MOTION for Sanctions and, MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Out-Of-Time Deposition - Proposed Order Submitted by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Email, #2 Exhibit B - Email, #3 Exhibit C - Email, #4 Exhibit D - Email, #5 Exhibit E - Email)(Riccio, Nicole)
May 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 264 TEXT ORDER granting (261) Motion in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp. For good cause shown, Non-Party Rebel Athletic Inc.'s Unopposed Amended Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit is GRANTED. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on May 16, 2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp (TEXT ORDER ONLY - NO IMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ORDER) (cmp)
May 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 263 TEXT ONLY ORDER finding as moot #257 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 5/16/22. (shl)
May 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 262 TEXT ONLY ORDER REFERRING MOTION: #261 MOTION Leave to File Excess Pages (Unopposed); proposed order submitted filed by Rebel Athletic Inc.. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 5/16/22. (shl)
May 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 261 MOTION Leave to File Excess Pages (Unopposed); proposed order submitted by Rebel Athletic Inc.. (Hart, Elizabeth)
May 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 260 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document #257 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Proposed Order Submitted filed by Rebel Athletic Inc. has been filed. However, the following deficiency has been found: Filer failed to include a certificate of consultation. Filer also filed the sealed document before the motion to file excess pages was granted. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. The filer has one business day to correct the deficiency. (jae)
May 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 259 COURTESY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document #257 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Proposed Order Submitted filed by Rebel Athletic Inc. has been filed. For future reference, please note Filer failed to include a certificate of consultation. Filer also filed the sealed document before the motion to file excess pages was granted. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. (jae)
May 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 258 Sealed Document Rule 72 Objections to Order Compelling Production. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Memorandum in Support of Rule 72 Objections, #2 Exhibit A to Memorandum in Support of Rule 72 Objections)(Hart, Elizabeth)
May 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 257 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Proposed Order Submitted by Rebel Athletic Inc.. (Hart, Elizabeth)
May 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 256 NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Grace Hart on behalf of Rebel Athletic Inc. (Hart, Elizabeth)
May 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 255 ORDER granting (254 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 293 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) Parties' Joint Motion to Withdraw Prior Motion to Amend Scheduling Orders and Joint Motion for Entry of Agreed Amendment to Scheduling Orders. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 5/10/22. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(shl)
May 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 254 MOTION to Withdraw #251 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct (177 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 175 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) Order (Expert Discovery Deadlines and Supporting Memorandum of Law) (proposed order submitted), #177 Order /Parties' Joint Motion to Withdraw Prior Motion to Amend Scheduling Orders and, Joint MOTION for Entry of Agreed Amendment to Scheduling Orders - Proposed Order Submitted by All Defendants. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
April 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 253 NOTICE by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen re (251 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 288 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct (177 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 175 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) Order (Expert Discovery Deadlines and Supporting Memorandum of Law) (proposed order submitted) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp, 2:22-mc-00009-SHL-tmp(Sims, Victoria)
April 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 252 ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART #1 Movant's Motion to Compel and GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART #6 Respondent's Cross-Motion to Quash. Further, denying (35) Motion for Hearing; denying (14) Motion to Strike (35 in 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp) MOTION for Hearing on Motion to Compel, (14 in 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Strike (12) Reply in case 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on April 28, 2022. Associated Cases: 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp. (jcn)
April 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 251 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct (177 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 175 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) Order (Expert Discovery Deadlines and Supporting Memorandum of Law) (proposed order submitted) by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - April 22 Email from R. Falanga to E. Cramer, #2 Exhibit B - April 22 E-mail from E. Cramer to S. Kaiser, #3 Exhibit C - April 25 E-mail from P. Coggins to E. Cramer, #4 Exhibit D - Feb. 1 Letter from V. Sims to S. Kaiser, #5 Exhibit E - Feb. 14-18 Email from Chain, #6 Exhibit F - Feb. 18 Letter from M. Suter to S. Kaiser, #7 Exhibit G - Varsity - 30(b)(6) Deposition Notice, #8 Exhibit H - March 15 Letter from M. Mulqueen to M. Suter, #9 Exhibit I - April 11-15 E-mail Chain between M. Suter to M. Mulqueen)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Gastel, Benjamin)
April 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 250 ORDER granting #244 Plaintiffs' Motion to Allow Plaintiffs to Depose Non-Parties Goldman Sachs & Co., LLC and Jefferies LLC. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 4/22/22. (shl)
April 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 249 RESPONSE to Motion re #244 MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order to Allow 2 Depositions filed by All Defendants. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
April 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 248 NOTICE OF ORDER in Related Case Fusion Elite All Stars, et al., v. Nfinity Athletic LLC, No. 22-cv-2226-SHL-tmp, DE #17. Plaintiffs' subpoena as to third-party Nfinity has been granted in part and denied in part. (jcn)
April 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 247 NOTICE of Appearance by Alyson Steele Beridon on behalf of Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy (Beridon, Alyson)
April 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 246 ORDER REQUIRING EXPEDITED RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO ALLOW PLAINTIFFS TO DEPOSE NON-PARTIES GOLDMAN SACHS & CO., LLC AND JEFFERIES LLC (244). Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 4/19/22. (shl)
April 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 245 MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum In Support, #2 Certificate of Consultation *Noncompliance)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp et al.(Svensen Bennah, Handerson Kobelah)
April 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 244 MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order to Allow 2 Depositions by Fusion Elite All Stars. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Consultation, #2 Declaration in Support, #3 Memorandum in Support)(Russell, Mary)
April 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 243 ORDER granting Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Orders (242) in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; (212) in case 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp; (279) in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 4/18/22. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(shl)
April 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 242 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct (177 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 159 in 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 175 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) Order (Proposed Order Submitted) by All Plaintiffs. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Gastel, Benjamin)
April 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 241 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Proposed Order Submitted (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number TNWDC-3852761) by Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen, Michelle Velotta. (Attachments: #1 Cert of Good Standing - S.D. New York, #2 Cert of Good Standing - New York State, #3 Proposed Order Submitted)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp et al.(Brizuela, Fatima)
April 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 240 TEXT ORDER finding as moot #236 Motion for Protective Order. Before the court is defendants' Motion for Protective Order to Reschedule or Cancel Late Noticed Third Party Depositions. On April 11, 2022, defendants filed a notice withdrawing the motion. Because the parties have agreed on a date for the depositions at issue, the undersigned denies the motion as moot. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on April 12, 2022. (TEXT ORDER ONLY - NO IMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY) (cmp)
April 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 239 NOTICE by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc. of Withdrawal of Motion for Protective Order (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Notice of Withdrawal)(Roach, James)
April 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 238 INTERIM TEXT ORDER regarding #236 Motion for Protective Order. Before the court is defendants' Motion for Protective Order to Reschedule or Cancel Late Noticed Third Party Depositions. Given that it appears this motion was filed before full consultation between the parties was completed, the parties are ordered to meet and confer and update the court TODAY by 7:00 p.m. CST as to whether a scheduling conflict still exists. If such a conflict does exist, plaintiffs must file a response to the motion by April 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on April 11, 2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp (cmp)
April 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 237 TEXT ONLY ORDER REFERRING MOTIONS: MOTION for Protective Order /Defendants' Motion and Supporting Memorandum for Protective Order to Reschedule or Cancel Late Noticed Third Party Depositions - (236 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) (203 in 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp) (256 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp). Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 4/11/22. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp et al.(shl)
April 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 236 MOTION for Protective Order /Defendants' Motion and Supporting Memorandum for Protective Order to Reschedule or Cancel Late Noticed Third Party Depositions - Proposed Order Submitted by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Subpoena, #2 Exhibit B - Email, #3 Exhibit C - Subpoena, #4 Exhibit D - Email, #5 Exhibit E - Email, #6 Exhibit F - Email, #7 Exhibit G - Email, #8 Exhibit H - Email)(Riccio, Nicole)
April 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 235 NOTICE of Appearance by Charles Foose Barrett on behalf of Fusion Elite All Stars (Barrett, Charles)
April 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 234 ORDER denying (221) Motion for Protective Order in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; denying (190) Motion for Protective Order in case 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp; denying (223) Motion for Protective Order in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on April 5, 2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp (cmp)
April 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 233 TEXT ORDER granting (232) Motion for Leave to File Reply in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; granting (199) Motion for Leave to File Reply in case 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp; granting (240) Motion for Leave to File Reply in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. For good cause shown the motion for leave to file a reply is GRANTED. As the reply has already been filed as an attachment, no further action is needed from either party. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on April 5, 2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp (TEXT ORDER ONLY - NO IMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY)(cmp)
April 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 232 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion for Protetive Order Requiring Coordination and Limiting Time for Third Party Depositions by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Copy of Brief Defendants' Seek Leave to File)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Mulqueen, Matthew)
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 231 RESPONSE to Motion re #216 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Varsity Defendants filed by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Steven J. Kaiser, #2 Declaration of Christian J. Mahoney, #3 Declaration of John Newby)(Mulqueen, Matthew)
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 230 AFFIDAVIT re (228 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) Response in Opposition to Motion,, by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Ashley Haygood, Rockstar Championships, LLC, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen, Michelle Velotta. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Sims, Victoria)
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 229 ORDER denying #198 Appeal of Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion to Quash or Modify Subpoena Directed to Marlene Cota and for Protective Order #193 , And denying #226 Plaintiffs' Motion Requesting an Expedited Hearing on Defendants' Appeal. Denying (199) Appeal of Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion to Quash (195); denying (233) Plaintiffs' Motion for Hearing in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 4/1/22. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(shl) Modified on 4/1/2022 (shl).
April 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 228 RESPONSE in Opposition re (223 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) MOTION for Protective Order Requiring Coordination and Limiting Time for Third Party Depositions and Supporting Memorandum (proposed Order submitted) filed by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, American Spirit and Cheer Essentials, Inc., Ashley Haygood, Jeff & Craig Cheer, LLC, Rockstar Championships, LLC, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen, Michelle Velotta. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Sims, Victoria)
March 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 227 RESPONSE to Motion re (233 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 226 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) Joint MOTION for Hearing (Expedited) on Motion to Quash or modify Subpoena Directed to Marlene Cota (proposed order submitted) (proposed Order denying Motion submitted) filed by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC, Bain Capital Private Equity, Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Mulqueen, Matthew)
March 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 226 Joint MOTION for Hearing (Expedited) on Motion to Quash or modify Subpoena Directed to Marlene Cota (proposed order submitted) by Janine Cherasaro, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Garvey, Karin)
March 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 225 ORDER in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; denying (212) Motion to Compel in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on March 29, 2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp (jcn)
March 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 224 TEXT ORDER requiring plaintiffs' expedited response to motion #221 . Before the court is #221 Defendants' Motion for Protective Order. Plaintiffs object to an expedited briefing schedule. Given the impending discovery deadline, the court finds good cause for expedited briefing. Plaintiffs are ordered to file their response by Friday, April 1, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. CST. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on March 28, 2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. (TEXT ORDER ONLY - NO IMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY). (cmp)
March 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 223 NOTICE by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Ashley Haygood, Jeff & Craig Cheer, LLC, Rockstar Championships, LLC, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen, Michelle Velotta re (221 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) MOTION for Protective Order Requiring Coordination and Limiting Time for Third Party Depositions and Supporting Memorandum (proposed Order submitted) Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Sims, Victoria)
March 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 222 TEXT ONLY ORDER REFERRING MOTIONS: (221 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 223 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 190 in 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp) MOTION for Protective Order Requiring Coordination and Limiting Time for Third Party Depositions and Supporting Memorandum. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 3/28/22. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(shl) Modified on 3/28/2022 (shl).
March 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 221 MOTION for Protective Order Requiring Coordination and Limiting Time for Third Party Depositions and Supporting Memorandum (proposed Order submitted) by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Matt Mulqueen ISO Motion, #2 Exhibit 1 - Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition Notices to Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit, LLC, and Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, LLC, #3 Exhibit 2 - Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition Notices to Bain Capital Private Equity and Charlesbank Capital Partners, #4 Exhibit 3 - Subpoena for the Deposition of Kevin Brubaker, #5 Exhibit 4 - Subpoena for the Deposition of Abeldeliz Rosa, #6 Exhibit 5 - Notice for the Deposition of Marlene Cota, #7 Exhibit 6 - Notice for the Deposition of Josh Quintero, #8 Exhibit 7 - Subpoena for the Deposition of Cole Stott, #9 Exhibit 8 - Excerpts from Brian Elza Deposition, #10 Exhibit 9 - Excerpts from Tres LeTard Deposition, #11 Exhibit 10 - Excerpts from Nicole Lauchaire Deposition, #12 Exhibit 11 - Excerpts from Damianne Albee Deposition, #13 Exhibit 12 - Excerpts from Craig Davis Deposition, #14 Exhibit 13 - Exceprts from Jamie Parrish Deposition, #15 Exhibit 14 - Excerpts from Steve Peterson Deposition, #16 Exhibit 15 - Excerpts from Pashupati Nangia Deposition, #17 Exhibit 16 - Excerpts from Jackie Kennedy Deposition, #18 Exhibit 17 - Excerpts from Jim Hill Deposition)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Mulqueen, Matthew)
March 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 220 RESPONSE to Motion re (214 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Compel the Deposition of Adam Blumenfeld filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Adam Blumenfeld, #2 Declaration of Steve Kaiser)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp(Mulqueen, Matthew)
March 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 219 TEXT ORDER requiring defendants' expedited response to motion #214 . Before the court is #214 Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel the Deposition of Adam Blumenfeld. Given that the relevant deposition is scheduled for March 31, 2022, coupled with the impending discovery deadline, defendants are ordered to file an expedited response by Friday, March 31, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. CST. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on March 22, 2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp (TEXT ORDER ONLY - NO IMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY) (cmp)
March 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 218 TEXT ONLY ORDER REFERRING MOTIONS: (212 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Compel the Deposition of Adam Blumenfeld filed by Jessica Jones, (214 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Varsity Defendants filed by Jessica Jones, (215 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) SEALED MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Varsity Defendants filed by Jessica Jones. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 3/21/22. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(shl)
March 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 217 SEALED MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Varsity Defendants by Jessica Jones. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp(Saveri, Joseph)
March 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 216 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Varsity Defendants by Jessica Jones. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7, #9 Exhibit 8, #10 Certificate of Consultation)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp(Saveri, Joseph)
March 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 215 Sealed Document Declaration of Elissa Buchanan in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel the Deposition of Adam Blumenfeld. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 5, #5 Exhibit 6, #6 Exhibit 7, #7 Exhibit 8, #8 Exhibit 9, #9 Exhibit 10, #10 Exhibit 11, #11 Exhibit 12, #12 Exhibit 13, #13 Exhibit 14)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Saveri, Joseph)
March 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 214 MOTION to Compel the Deposition of Adam Blumenfeld by Jessica Jones. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit 4, #7 Exhibit 5, #8 Exhibit 6, #9 Exhibit 7, #10 Exhibit 8, #11 Exhibit 9, #12 Exhibit 10, #13 Exhibit 11, #14 Exhibit 12, #15 Exhibit 13, #16 Exhibit 14, #17 Certificate of Consultation)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Saveri, Joseph)
March 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 213 NOTICE of Appearance by Karen Lott Glover on behalf of U.S. All Star Federation, Inc. (Glover, Karen)
March 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 212 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on November 12, 2021 before Judge Tu Pham. Court Reporter Lisa Mayo (via FTR recording), Telephone number (901) 495-1537. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in this matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript, and twenty-one (21) calendar days to file a Request for Redaction. Redaction is the responsibility of the attorneys and pro se litigants who attended the hearing to which the transcription applies. Each party is responsible for reviewing and requesting redaction of testimony of witnesses that were called for the party and for that party's own statements. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal.. Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 3/16/2022. Redaction Request due 4/1/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/9/2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(Mayo, Lisa)
March 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 211 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of FTR Recording held on 12.06.21 before Judge Tu M. Pham. Court Reporter Candace S. Covey, Telephone number 901-495-1216. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in this matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript, and twenty-one (21) calendar days to file a Request for Redaction. Redaction is the responsibility of the attorneys and pro se litigants who attended the hearing to which the transcription applies. Each party is responsible for reviewing and requesting redaction of testimony of witnesses that were called for the party and for that party's own statements. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal.. Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 3/16/2022. Redaction Request due 4/1/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/9/2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(Covey, Candace)
March 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 210 ORDER granting #208 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Katherine Van Dyck terminated. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 3/11/22. (shl)
March 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 209 TEXT ORDER granting #207 Motion for Leave to File. For good cause shown, the unopposed motion to file reply is GRANTED. Because the plaintiffs attached the Reply to the Motion for Leave to File, no further action is needed. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on March 10, 2022. (TEXT ORDER ONLY - NO IMAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY)(cmp)
March 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 208 Consent MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Van Dyck, Katherine)
March 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 207 REPLY to Response to Motion re #204 Response to Motion, #203 Response to Motion, filed by Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Sims, Victoria)
March 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 206 ORDER granting (205) Motion to Amend Order in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; granting (48) Motion to Amend Order in case 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp; granting (180) Motion to Amend Order in case 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp; granting (203) Motion to Amend Order in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp; granting (28) Motion to Amend Order in case 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 3/7/22. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(shl)
March 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 205 MOTION to Amend/Correct Order Granting Joint Motion to Consolidate Under FRCP 42 and Joint Motion for Entry of Case Management Order No. 1 by Janine Cherasaro, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(Garvey, Karin)
March 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 204 RESPONSE to Motion re #199 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses /U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.'s Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Discovery Responses from Defendants Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit, LLC, Varsity Spirit & Fashion Supplies, LLC and U.S. All Star Federation, Inc. - Proposed Order Submitted filed by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit /Declaration of Nicole D. Berkowitz)(Berkowitz, Nicole)
March 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 203 RESPONSE to Motion re #199 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses /Varsity Defendants' Memorandum of Law in Response to Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel and Request for Fees and Costs filed by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit /Declaration of Steven J. Kaiser)(Mulqueen, Matthew)
February 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 202 RESPONSE in Opposition re #199 #198 (176 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 176 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 178 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 178 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Quash or Modify Subpoena Directed to Marlene Cota and MOTION for Protective Order [Proposed Order Submitted] filed by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen, Michelle Velotta. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Katherine Van Dyck, #2 Exhibit 1 - Notice of Subpoena, #3 Exhibit 2 - Sportico.com Article)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Van Dyck, Katherine) Modified on 2/28/2022 (jae). Modified on 2/28/2022 (jae).
February 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 201 RESPONSE to Motion re (165 in 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp) MOTION for Protective Order to Enforce Plaintiffs' Compliance With the Court's July 1, 2021 Protective Order Prohibiting Non-Cheer Discovery - Proposed Order Submitted 2/21/2022 filed by American Spirit and Cheer Essentials, Inc.. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(Svensen Bennah, Handerson Kobelah)
February 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 200 TEXT ONLY ORDER REFERRING MOTION: #199 MOTION to Compel. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 2/18/22. (shl)
February 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 199 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration of Katherine Van Dyck, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit 4)(Van Dyck, Katherine)
February 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 198 APPEAL OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE DECISION to District Court by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC re #193 Order on Motion to Quash,, Order on Motion for Hearing, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Marlene Cota Subpoena Package)(Mulqueen, Matthew)
February 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 197 TEXT ONLY ORDER REFERRING MOTION: (25 in 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp, 197 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 196 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 45 in 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 167 in 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp) First MOTION for Sanctions filed by American Spirit and Cheer Essentials, Inc.. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 2/9/22. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(shl)
February 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 196 First MOTION for Sanctions by American Spirit and Cheer Essentials, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Certificate of Consultation, #9 Certificate of Service)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(Svensen Bennah, Handerson Kobelah)
January 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 195 TRANSCRIPT RELEASE NOTICE: By Administrative Order 2008-35 the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee implemented a policy regarding remote access to electronic transcripts. Pursuant to that policy, as well as Civil Rule 5.2 and Criminal Rule 49.1, each party's attorney is required to review a transcript for information that should be redacted pursuant to the Judicial Conference's privacy policy which requires that Social Security numbers be redacted to show only the last four digits; birth dates should contain only the year of birth; individuals known to be minors should be referred to with initials; and financial account numbers should be redacted to the last four digits. Additionally, in criminal case files, home addresses should reveal only the city and state of residence.Our records indicate that the 90-day restriction on public access to an electronic transcript(s) in this matter will lapse within 10 days. If a redaction request is required but has not been filed, please do so immediately. Please feel free to contact our office for further guidance on this issue. Document #163: Release Date 2/7/2022. (cas)
January 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 194 Certificate of Certificate of Serving Discovery Requests by American Spirit and Cheer Essentials, Inc.. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp(Svensen Bennah, Handerson Kobelah)
January 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 193 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #178 Motion to Quash; denying #191 Motion for Hearing in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; granting in part and denying in part 176 Motion to Quash; denying #193 Motion for Hearing in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on January 28, 2022.Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(cmp)
January 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 192 RESPONSE in Opposition re (191 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 193 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) Joint MOTION for Hearing re (176 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 176 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 178 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 178 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Quash or Modify Subpoena Directed to Marlene Cota and MOTION for Protective Order filed by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC, Bain Capital Private Equity, Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Mulqueen, Matthew)
January 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 191 Joint MOTION for Hearing re (176 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 176 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 178 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 178 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Quash or Modify Subpoena Directed to Marlene Cota and MOTION for Protective Order [Proposed Order Submitted] by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen, Michelle Velotta. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Van Dyck, Katherine)
January 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 190 NOTICE by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen, Michelle Velotta re (179 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) Response in Opposition to Motion,,, of Filing of Declaration of Marlene Cota (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, Affidavit of Marlene Cota)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Van Dyck, Katherine)
January 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 189 REPLY to Response to Motion re (179 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 180 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) Response in Opposition to Motion,,, filed by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC, Bain Capital Private Equity, Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC, Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc.. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Mulqueen, Matthew)
January 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 188 TEXT ORDER in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; granting (188) Motion for Leave to File in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. Before the Court is the Defendants Motion for Leave to file Reply in Support of Motion to Quash or Modify Subpoena Directed to Marlene Cota and for Protective Order [Dkt. No. 187]. The Court finds the Motion well-taken and should be granted. Accordingly, Defendants may file the reply brief attached to said Motion. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on January 19, 2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:21-mc-00028-SHL-tmp. (TEXT ORDER - NO IMAGE ASSICATED WITH THIS ENTRY)(cmp)
January 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 187 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Quash or Modify Subpoena Directed to Marlene Cota and for Protective Order (proposed order submitted) by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC, Bain Capital Private Equity, Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC, Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Reply Brief Defendants Seek to File)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Mulqueen, Matthew)
January 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 186 NOTICE by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC, Bain Capital Private Equity, Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC re (185 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 186 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) Order, (176 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 176 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 178 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 178 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Quash or Modify Subpoena Directed to Marlene Cota and MOTION for Protective Order [Proposed Order Submitted] of Filing Declarations of Ronald Shaw and Robert Tisdale (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Ronald Shaw, #2 Exhibit B - Declaration of Robert Tisdale)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Mulqueen, Matthew)
January 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 185 ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO SUBMIT AFFIDAVITS REGARDING MOTION TO QUASH (re ECF No. 178 in 20-2600, ECF No. 176 in 20-2892). Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on January 12, 2022. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp (jcn)
January 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 184 TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING #183 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 01/11/2022. (shl)
January 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 183 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3784695) by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - US District Court for the Northern District of California, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - Supreme Court of the State of California)(Nyong'O, Heather)
January 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 182 TEXT ONLY ORDER GRANTING #181 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 01/11/2022. (shl)
January 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 181 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3784677) by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - District of Columbia Court of Appeals)(Bernhardt, Linden)
January 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 180 RESPONSE in Opposition re (176 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 176 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 178 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 178 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Quash or Modify Subpoena Directed to Marlene Cota and MOTION for Protective Order [Proposed Order Submitted] filed by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen, Michelle Velotta. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Katherine Van Dyck, #2 Exhibit 1 - Varsity Initial Disclosures, #3 Exhibit 2 - Varsity ROG Responses, #4 Exhibit 3 - Varsity Appendix A to RFP Responses, #5 Exhibit 4 - Real Sports Page)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Van Dyck, Katherine)
December 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 179 TEXT ONLY ORDER REFERRING MOTION: (176 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 178 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) MOTION to Quash or Modify Subpoena Directed to Marlene Cota and MOTION for Protective Order [Proposed Order Submitted] filed by Bain Capital Private Equity, Varsity Brands, LLC, Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC, Varsity Spirit, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 12/28/21. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(shl)
December 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 178 MOTION to Quash or Modify Subpoena Directed to Marlene Cota and, MOTION for Protective Order [Proposed Order Submitted] by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC, Bain Capital Private Equity, Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Matthew S. Mulqueen, #2 Exhibit 1 - Letter from Bryan Meredith, #3 Exhibit 2 - Letter to Bryan Meredith, #4 Exhibit B - Declaration of William Seely, #5 Exhibit 1(a) - Employment Agreement, #6 Exhibit 1(b) - Employment Agreement Addendum, #7 Exhibit 2 - Employee Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition and Invention Assignment Agreement, #8 Exhibit 3(a) - Agreement, General Release, and Confidentiality Statement, #9 Exhibit 3(b) - Release of Claims)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Mulqueen, Matthew)
December 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 177 AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 12/16/21. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(shl)
December 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 176 SETTING LETTER: A Status Conference, to discuss summary judgment motions, trial and other pending issues has been reset for Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 9:30 AM via Microsoft Teams Video Conference before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. The proceeding will be done via Microsoft Teams video conference. The Court will email the parties an invitation for the video conference prior to the proceeding.Counsel should submit any exhibits to be offered to the Judge's ECF mailbox prior to the proceeding.The public may also access the video proceeding. If the public and/or media wish to attend in the video proceeding, please click on the following link to request access information: #https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/videohearings The access information will be delivered via email to the email address from which the request originated.Parties should consult the instructions for #Joining a Meeting in Teams or #Joining a Meeting Without a Teams Account. Please email Sandra McClain at sandra_mcclain@tnwd.uscourts.gov for any questions.Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(smm)
December 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 175 ORDER granting in part and denying in part (173) Plaintiffs' Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Orders in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; granting in part and denying in part (154) Plaintiffs' Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Orders in case 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp; granting in part and denying in part (163) Plaintiffs' Joint Motion to Modify Scheduling Orders in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 12/7/21. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(shl)
December 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 174 RESPONSE to Motion re #173 Joint MOTION to Extend Deadline (proposed order submitted) - Proposed Order Submitted filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit - Declaration of Steven J. Kaiser, #2 Exhibit - Declaration of Nicole D. Berkowitz, #3 Exhibit - Declaration of Brendan Gaffney)(Mulqueen, Matthew)
November 18, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 173 Joint MOTION to Extend Deadline (proposed order submitted) by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, American Spirit and Cheer Essentials, Inc., Ashley Haygood, Jeff & Craig Cheer, LLC, Rockstar Championships, LLC, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen, Michelle Velotta. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Exhibit 1, Declaration of Katherine Van Dyck, #3 Exhibit 2, Declaration of Ronnie S. Spiegel, #4 Exhibit 3, Declaration of Hal J. Singer, Ph.D)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Van Dyck, Katherine)
November 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 172 ORDER granting (155) Motion in case 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp; granting (129) Motion in case 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on November 15, 2021. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-2782-SHL-tmp.(jcn)
November 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 171 Redaction re #163 Transcript,,,,. (Covey, Candace)
November 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 170 Transcript Redaction Request re #163 Transcript,,,, by attorney Nicole D. Berkowitz. (Berkowitz, Nicole)
November 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 169 NOTICE of Intent to Request Redaction by Nicole D. Berkowitz re #163 Transcript,,,,. (Berkowitz, Nicole)
November 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 168 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham: Motion Hearing held on 11/12/2021 re 150 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Joint Motion to Facilitate Coordination of Depositions (proposed order submitted) filed by Fusion Elite All Stars, Jessica Jones, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Michelle Velotta, Spirit Factory LLC, Kathryn Anne Radek, Janine Cherasaro, Christina Lorenzen, Lauren Hayes. Counsel for the parties present via Microsoft Teams. Hearing held via MS Teams on plaintiffs joint motion to consolidate depositions (ECF No. 155 in Case No. 20-cv-2600). All parties were present and heard on the motion. At the conclusion of the hearing, the court GRANTED plaintiffs motion. Plaintiffs counsel shall submit an updated proposed order to Magistrate Judge Pham by no later than Tuesday, November 16, 2021. It is so ordered.
November 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 167 ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR REMOTE DEPOSITIONS. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/12/21. (shl)
November 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 166 REPLY to Response to Motion re (137 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) Response to Motion, (159 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp) Response to Motion filed by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen, Michelle Velotta. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Van Dyck, Katherine)
November 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 165 TEXT ORDER granting #164 Motion for Leave to File Reply. For good cause shown the motion is hereby granted. It is so ordered. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on November 9, 2021. (TEXT ORDER ONLY - NO IMAGE IS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY)(cmp)
November 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 164 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Joint Motion to Facilitate Coordination of Depositions (proposed order submitted) by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen, Michelle Velotta. (Attachments: #1 Reply Memorandum)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(Van Dyck, Katherine)
November 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 163 NOTICE OF FILING OF THE TRANSCRIPTION OF THE AUDIO RECORDING of the proceedings held on 06.24.21 before Judge Charmiane G. Claxton. Court Reporter Candace S. Covey, Telephone number 901-495-1216. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in this matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript, and twenty-one (21) calendar days to file a Request for Redaction. Redaction is the responsibility of the attorneys and pro se litigants who attended the hearing to which the transcription applies. Each party is responsible for reviewing and requesting redaction of testimony of witnesses that were called for the party and for that party's own statements. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal.. Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 11/15/2021. Redaction Request due 11/29/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/7/2022. (Covey, Candace)
November 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 162 TEXT ONLY ORDER granting #160 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/8/2021. (shl)
November 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 161 ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion (155 in 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 129 in 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp) Joint MOTION to Facilitate Coordination of Depositions in the Related Actions.Motion Hearing set for 11/12/2021 at 11:00 AM to be conducted over Zoom video conferencing before Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham on November 5, 2021. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-tmp, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-tmp(jcn)
November 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 160 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3742326) by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - State of New York Second Judicial Deparment, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - US District Court for the Southern District of New York)(Park, Jennifer)
November 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 159 RESPONSE to Motion re #155 Joint MOTION to Facilitate Coordination of Depositions in the Related Actions filed by All Defendants. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
October 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 158 Chief Magistrate Judge Tu M. Pham added. (jae) (Main Document 158 replaced on 10/21/2021) (jae).
October 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 157 ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Annie T. Christoff recused. Signed by Magistrate Judge Annie T. Christoff on 10/21/2021. (mpk)
October 21, 2021 Opinion or Order MOTIONS REFERRED #155 Joint MOTION to Facilitate Coordination of Depositions in the Related Actions (vlg)
October 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 156 TEXT ONLY ORDER REFERRING MOTION: #155 Joint MOTION to Facilitate Coordination of Depositions in the Related Actions. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/19/21. (shl)
October 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 155 Joint MOTION to Facilitate Coordination of Depositions in the Related Actions by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Jessica Jones, Christina Lorenzen, Michelle Velotta. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration of Katherine Van Dyck, #3 Exhibit 1, Email from S. Kaiser, #4 Exhibit 2, Hard Drive Deposition Protocol, #5 Exhibit 3, Qualcomm Deposition Protocol, #6 Exhibit 4, CRT Deposition Protocol)Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-atc, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-cgc(Van Dyck, Katherine)
October 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 154 TEXT ONLY ORDER granting #153 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/12/2021. (jml)
October 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 153 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Michael Kane (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3720925) by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Kane, Michael)
October 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 152 Magistrate Judge Annie T. Christoff added. (agj)
October 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 150 ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton recused. Signed by Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton on 10/4/2021. (Claxton, Charmiane)
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 149 ANSWER to #56 Amended Complaint, by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC.(Mulqueen, Matthew)
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 148 ANSWER to #56 Amended Complaint, by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc..(Berkowitz, Nicole)
September 27, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 147 ORDER granting #146 Motion to Withdraw as Counsel. Attorney Mark W Nelson terminated. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/27/21. (shl)
September 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 146 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney - Proposed Order Submitted by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
September 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 145 ORDER GRANTING VARSITY DEFENDANTS' #144 UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE ANSWER. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/8/21. (shl)
September 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 144 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer /Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Answer Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint - Proposed Order Submitted by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
September 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 143 ORDER GRANTING #142 DEFENDANT U.S. ALL STAR FEDERATION, INC'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE ANSWER.. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/7/21. (shl)
September 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 142 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #56 Amended Complaint, proposed order submitted by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.. (Roach, James)
August 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 141 ORDER DENYING THE DEFENDANTS VARSITY BRANDS, LLC, VARSITY SPIRIT, LLC, VARSITY SPIRIT FASHION & SUPPLIES, LLC, AND U.S. ALL STAR FEDERATION, INC.'S MOTIONS TO DISMISS #83 #84 . Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 8/26/21. (shl)
July 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 140 ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL #139 . Attorney Frank B. Thacher, III terminated. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 7/14/21. (shl)
July 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 139 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney proposed order submitted by Janine Cherasaro, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek. (Thacher, Frank)
July 12, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 138 ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 7/12/21. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-atc, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-cgc, 2:20-cv-02782-SHL-atc (shl).
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 137 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Alexis Collins) by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
July 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 136 NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Elizabeth Stuart on behalf of Janine Cherasaro, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek (Stuart, Sarah)
July 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 135 NOTICE by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy re #134 Notice (Other), of Filing Response to Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Authority (Gastel, Benjamin)
June 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 134 NOTICE by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC /Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Memorandum and Opinion)(Mulqueen, Matthew)
June 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 133 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #102 Motion to Compel; granting in part and denying in part #103 Motion for Protective Order; finding as moot #105 Motion to Compel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton on 6/28/2021. (Claxton, Charmiane)
June 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 151 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton: Motion Hearing held on 6/24/2021 re #105 MOTION to Compel DISCOVERY RESPONSES FROM DEFENDANTS VARSITY BRANDS, LLC, VARSITY SPIRIT, LLC AND VARSITY SPIRIT FASHION & SUPPLIES, LLC filed by Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Spirit Factory LLC, Janine Cherasaro, Kathryn Anne Radek, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, #103 MOTION for Protective Order filed by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc. and #102 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Defendant U.S. All Star Federation, Inc. filed by Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Spirit Factory LLC, Janine Cherasaro, Kathryn Anne Radek, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes. Counsel for the parties present via video. The parties informed the Court that the Motion at DE#105 has been resolved and withdrawn. The Court finds the Motion as moot. The parties informed the Court that the issues in DE#102 and DE#103 have been resolved with the exceptions of the issues discussed with the Court. The Motions at DE#102 and DE#103 are granted in part and denied in part. (Tape #Teams) (cas)
June 23, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 132 NOTICE by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy re #105 MOTION to Compel DISCOVERY RESPONSES FROM DEFENDANTS VARSITY BRANDS, LLC, VARSITY SPIRIT, LLC AND VARSITY SPIRIT FASHION & SUPPLIES, LLC of Withdrawal (Gastel, Benjamin)
June 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 131 NOTICE of Appearance by James Andrew Roach on behalf of U.S. All Star Federation, Inc. (Roach, James)
June 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 130 SETTING LETTER: A Status Conference Hearing has been set for Friday, November 18, 2022 at 9:30 AM via Microsoft Teams Video Conference before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. The proceeding will be done via Microsoft Teams video conference. The Court will email the parties an invitation for the video conference prior to the proceeding.Counsel should submit any exhibits to be offered to the Judge's ECF mailbox prior to the proceeding.The public may also access the video proceeding. If the public and/or media wish to attend in the video proceeding, please click on the following link to request access information: #https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/videohearings The access information will be delivered via email to the email address from which the request originated.Parties should consult the instructions for #Joining a Meeting in Teams or #Joining a Meeting Without a Teams Account. Please email Sandra McClain at sandra_mcclain@tnwd.uscourts.gov for any questions. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-cgc, 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-cgc, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-atc(smm)
June 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 129 REPLY to Response to Motion re #116 Response in Opposition to Motion, to Compel Discovery Responses from Defendant U.S. All Star Federation, Inc. filed by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2)(Van Dyck, Katherine)
June 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 128 REPLY to Response to Motion re #110 Response in Opposition to Motion,, /Reply in Support of U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.'s Motion for Protective Order filed by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.. (Berkowitz, Nicole)
June 10, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 127 NOTICE OF SETTING: A MOTION HEARING Re: #102 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Defendant U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.; #103 MOTION for Protective Order; and #105 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses From Defendants Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit, LLC And Varsity Spirit Fashion & Supplies, LLC has been set for THURSDAY, 6/24/2021 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton. The proceeding will be done via Microsoft Teams video conference. The Court will email the parties an invitation for the video conference prior to the proceeding.Counsel should submit any exhibits to be offered to the Judge's ECF mailbox prior to the proceeding.The public may also access the video proceeding. If the public and/or media wish to attend in the video proceeding, please click on the following link to request access information: #https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/videohearings The access information will be delivered via email to the email address from which the request originated.Parties should consult the instructions for #Joining a Meeting in Teams or #Joining a Meeting Without a Teams Account. Please email Chris Sowell at chris_sowell@tnwd.uscourts.gov for any questions.(bvh)
June 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 126 REPLY to Response to Motion re #111 Response to Motion, to Compel Discovery Responses from Varsity Defendants from Varsity Defendants filed by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2, #4 Exhibit 3, #5 Exhibit 4)(Sims, Victoria)
June 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 125 RESPONSE in Opposition re #120 MOTION for Leave to File Reply In Support of Motion to Compel filed by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit -Decl. of Steven J. Kaiser)(Mulqueen, Matthew)
June 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 124 ORDER granting #120 Motion for Leave to File. Movsnt shall have up to and including June 11, 2021 in which to file its reply as requested. ***TEXT ORDER ONLY*** Signed by Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton on 6/9/2021. (Claxton, Charmiane)
June 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 123 ORDER granting #119 Motion for Leave to File. Movsnt shall have up to and including June 11, 2021 in which to file its reply as requested. ***TEXT ORDER ONLY*** Signed by Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton on 6/9/2021. (Claxton, Charmiane)
June 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 122 ORDER granting #118 Motion for Leave to File. Movsnt shall have up to and including June 11, 2021 in which to file its reply as requested. ***TEXT ORDER ONLY*** Signed by Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton on 6/9/2021. (Claxton, Charmiane)
June 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 121 ORDER granting #115 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. ***TEXT ORDER ONLY*** Signed by Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton on 6/9/2021. (Claxton, Charmiane)
May 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 120 MOTION for Leave to File Reply In Support of Motion to Compel by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Affidavit, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 3, #6 Exhibit 4)(Sims, Victoria)
May 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 119 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for Protective Order (proposed order submitted) by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Reply Memorandum)(Berkowitz, Nicole)
May 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 118 Consent MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion to Compel Discovery Responses from Defendant U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., proposed order submitted by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Reply Memorandum, #2 Declaration of Victoria Sims, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2)(Van Dyck, Katherine)
May 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 117 Sealed Document Exhibit 5 to Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Motion for Protective Order (Dkt. 109). (Van Dyck, Katherine)
May 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 116 RESPONSE in Opposition re #102 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Defendant U.S. All Star Federation, Inc. - Proposed Order Submitted filed by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of N. Berkowitz, #2 Exhibit B - USASF Annual Report, #3 Exhibit C - Summary, #4 Exhibit D - Search Terms)(Berkowitz, Nicole)
May 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 115 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages as to U.S. All Star Federation Inc.'s Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Discovery Responses - Proposed Order Submitted by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.. (Berkowitz, Nicole)
May 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 114 NOTICE by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC re #111 Response to Motion, /Declaration of Landon Craft (Mulqueen, Matthew)
May 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 113 NOTICE by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC re #111 Response to Motion, /Declaration of William Seely (Mulqueen, Matthew)
May 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 112 NOTICE by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC re #111 Response to Motion, /Declaration of Steven J. Kaiser (Mulqueen, Matthew)
May 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 111 RESPONSE to Motion re #105 MOTION to Compel DISCOVERY RESPONSES FROM DEFENDANTS VARSITY BRANDS, LLC, VARSITY SPIRIT, LLC AND VARSITY SPIRIT FASHION & SUPPLIES, LLC filed by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
May 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 110 RESPONSE in Opposition re #103 MOTION for Protective Order (proposed order submitted) (Redacted) filed by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Victoria Sims, #2 Exhibit 1 (sealed), #3 Exhibit 2 (sealed), #4 Exhibit 3 (sealed), #5 Exhibit 4, #6 Exhibit 5, #7 Exhibit 6, #8 Exhibit 7)(Van Dyck, Katherine) (Attachment 6 replaced on 5/25/2021) (btg).
May 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 109 SEALED RESPONSE to Motion re #103 MOTION for Protective Order (proposed order submitted) filed by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Van Dyck, Katherine)
May 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 108 Consent MOTION to Seal Confidential Materials (proposed order submitted) by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Van Dyck, Katherine)
May 13, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 107 NOTICE of Change of Address by Benjamin Elga (Elga, Benjamin)
May 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 106 ORDER REFERRING MOTIONS: #105 MOTION to Compel, #103 MOTION for Protective Order, and #102 MOTION to Compel. [**TEXT ONLY ORDER--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 5/6/21. (Lipman, Sheryl)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 105 MOTION to Compel DISCOVERY RESPONSES FROM DEFENDANTS VARSITY BRANDS, LLC, VARSITY SPIRIT, LLC AND VARSITY SPIRIT FASHION & SUPPLIES, LLC by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Affidavit, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3)(Sims, Victoria)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 104 Sealed Document MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF U.S. ALL STAR FEDERATION, INC.S MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G)(Berkowitz, Nicole)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 103 MOTION for Protective Order (proposed order submitted) by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.. (Berkowitz, Nicole)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 102 MOTION to Compel Discovery Responses from Defendant U.S. All Star Federation, Inc. by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law, #2 Declaration of Katherine Van Dyck, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit 4, #7 Exhibit 5, #8 Exhibit 6, #9 Exhibit 7, #10 Exhibit 8, #11 Exhibit 9, #12 Exhibit 10, #13 Exhibit 11, #14 Exhibit 12, #15 Exhibit 13, #16 Exhibit 14, #17 Exhibit 15, #18 Exhibit 16, #19 Exhibit 17, #20 Exhibit 18)(Van Dyck, Katherine)
March 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 101 ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR EXTENSION #100 . Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 3/31/21. (shl)
March 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 100 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct #61 Order (proposed order submitted) by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Gastel, Benjamin)
March 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 99 ORDER granting #98 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ONLY ORDER--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 3/19/21. (Lipman, Sheryl)
March 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 98 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3570568) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - SDNY, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - NY State)(Elga, Benjamin)
February 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ORDER ALLOWING SHARING OF DISCOVERY MATERIAL. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 2/22/21. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-cgc, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-atc, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-cgc(shl)
February 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 96 MEMORANDUM in Support re #84 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #83 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by All Defendants. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
February 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 95 MEMORANDUM in Support re #82 MOTION to Strike Class Actions and Spurious Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse filed by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 94 MEDIATION CERTIFICATION (submitted by mediator through email).(Lipman, Sheryl)
January 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 93 ORDER ESTABLISHING PLAINTIFFS' DISCOVERY COORDINATION COMMITTEE. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 1/26/21. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-cgc, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-atc, 2:20-cv-02892-SHL-cgc(shl)
January 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 92 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER ESTABLISHING A PLAINTIFFS' DISCOVERY COORDINATION COMMITTEE. (Lipman, Sheryl)
January 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 91 RESPONSE in Opposition re #84 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #83 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Gastel, Benjamin)
January 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 90 RESPONSE in Opposition re #82 MOTION to Strike Class Actions and Spurious Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse filed by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Gastel, Benjamin)
December 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 89 DISCOVERY ORDER. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 12/11/20. (shl)
December 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 88 ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR LEAVE TO EXCEED PAGE LIMIT #87 . Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 12/10/20. (shl)
December 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 87 Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (proposed order submitted) by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Gastel, Benjamin)
December 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 86 ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR BRIEFING SCHEDULE #85 . Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 12/2/20. (shl)
December 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 85 Joint MOTION for an Order Setting a Briefing Schedule re #82 MOTION to Strike Class Actions and Spurious Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse (proposed order submitted) by Janine Cherasaro, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Gastel, Benjamin)
December 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 84 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Berkowitz, Nicole)
December 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 83 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss, #2 Exhibit 1 - Kaiser Declaration)(Mulqueen, Matthew)
December 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 82 MOTION to Strike Class Actions and Spurious Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Strike, #2 Exhibit A - Kaiser Declaration)(Mulqueen, Matthew)
November 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER granting #79 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ONLY ORDER--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/24/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
November 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER granting #78 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ONLY ORDER--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/24/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 79 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3490620) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - EDPA, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - PA Supreme Court)(Istvan, Jeffrey)
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 78 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3490619) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 A - List of courts attorney is a member of good standing and eligible to practice before, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - EDPA, #3 Certificate of Good Standing - PA Supreme Court)(Liebenberg, Roberta)
November 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 77 PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/16/20. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(shl)
November 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 76 ORDER granting #75 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 11/5/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
November 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 75 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3477027) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - SDNY, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - NY State)(Briskin, Craig)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 74 ORDER GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF ADR DEADLINE #73 . Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/30/20. (shl)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 73 Joint MOTION to Extend Deadline for ADR and ADR Stipulation (all Parties) [Proposed Order Submitted] by All Defendants. (Mulqueen, Matthew)
October 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 72 PROTOCOL FOR THE DISCOVERY OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION AND HARD COPY DOCUMENTS. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/29/20. (Attachments: #1 Appendix)(shl) (Main Document 72 replaced on 10/29/2020) (Lipman, Sheryl).
October 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ORDER GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF STIPULATION FILING DEADLINE. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/26/20. (shl)
October 26, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 70 NOTICE OF MEDIATION STATUS by Varsity Brands, LLC Defendants' Supplemental ADR Submission (Mulqueen, Matthew)
October 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 69 NOTICE by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy Regarding ADR Stipulation (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Joint ADR Stipulation)(Stranch, J.)
October 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 68 NOTICE OF MEDIATION STATUS by Varsity Brands, LLC Defendant's Amended ADR Submission (Mulqueen, Matthew)
October 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 67 NOTICE OF MEDIATION STATUS by Varsity Brands, LLC Defendant's ADR Submission (Mulqueen, Matthew)
October 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 66 SETTING LETTER: Status Conference set for Friday, November 18, 2022 at 9:30 AM via Skype Video before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. The proceeding will be done via Skype for Business video conference. The Court will email the parties an invitation for the video conference prior to the proceeding.Counsel should submit any exhibits to be offered to the Judge's ECF mailbox prior to the proceeding.The public may also access the video proceeding. If the public and/or media wish to attend in the video proceeding, please click on the following link to request access information: #https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/videohearings The access information will be delivered via email to the email address from which the request originated.Parties shall consult the #Skype for Business webpage for instructions on downloading the proper extensions for their computer.Please email Sandra McClain at sandra_mcclain@tnwd.uscourts.gov for any questions. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-cgc, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-atc(smm)** Modified on 10/23/2020 to correct the date. **(smm)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER granting #63 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/19/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER granting #62 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/19/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 63 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3462971) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 A - List of courts attorney is a member of good standing and eligible to practice before, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - DC, #3 Certificate of Good Standing - USDC)(Cuneo, Jonathan)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 62 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3462952) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 A - List of courts attorney is a member of good standing and eligible to practice before, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - DC, #3 Certificate of Good Standing - USDC)(Van Dyck, Katherine)
October 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 61 SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/15/20. (shl)
October 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORDER granting #59 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 10/14/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
October 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 59 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Rec # ATNWDC 3446080 -$150) by Fusion Elite All Stars. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Barrett, Charles) Modified on 10/9/2020 to add fee information. (jae).
October 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 58 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document #57 Certificate filed by Fusion Elite All Stars has been filed. However, the following deficiency has been found: You will have to refile the pro hac vice motion with the proper certificates of good standing attached as the previous motion has been terminated. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. The filer has one business day to correct the deficiency. (jae)
October 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 57 Certificate of Good Standing by Fusion Elite All Stars. (Attachments: #1 Certificate)(Barrett, Charles)
October 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 56 AMENDED COMPLAINT CONSOLIDATED against U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC, filed by Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Spirit Factory LLC, Kathryn Anne Radek, Fusion Elite All Stars, Lauren Hayes, Janine Cherasaro.(Stranch, J.)
October 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 55 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 9/30/20 before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman. Court Reporter Candace Covey, Telephone number 901-495-1216. Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in this matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript, and twenty-one (21) calendar days to file a Request for Redaction. Redaction is the responsibility of the attorneys and pro se litigants who attended the hearing to which the transcription applies. Each party is responsible for reviewing and requesting redaction of testimony of witnesses that were called for the party and for that party's own statements. Any party needing a copy of the transcript to review for redaction purposes may purchase a copy from the court reporter or view the document at the clerk's office public terminal.. Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 10/7/2020. Redaction Request due 10/23/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/31/2020. Associated Cases: 2:20-cv-02600-SHL-cgc, 2:20-cv-02649-SHL-atc(Covey, Candace)
September 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 54 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman: Scheduling Conference was held via Skype Video on 9/30/2020. Benjamin A. Gastel, Eric L. Cramer, H. Laddie Montague, Jr., Mark Suter, Mary L. Russell, J. Gerard Stranch, IV, Greg S. Asciolla, Karin E. Garvey, Trey Thatcher, Victoria Sims, Katheryn Van Dyck, Greg Asciolla and Brian Shearer appeared for the plaintiff(s). Adam S. Baldridge, George Cary, Matthew S. Mulqueen, Steven Kaiser, Grady M. Garrison, Nicole D. Berkowitz and Alexis Collins appeared for the defendant(s). The court discussed the dates and deadlines with the parties. The parties shall submit a joint proposed scheduling order to the Court's ECF email by October 7, 2020. Trial Date to be set at a later time. Scheduling Order to be entered. (Court Reporter: Candace Covey) (smm)
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER granting #50 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/28/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 52 Certificate of Good Standing by Fusion Elite All Stars. (Barrett, Charles)
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 51 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document #50 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee paid as part of previous filing) filed by Fusion Elite All Stars has been filed. However, the following deficiency has been found: The second attachment is not a certificate of good standing - it is a receipt for one. Also proposed orders are to be emailed to chambers, not published on CM/ECF. This motion will be termed pending submission of two certificates of good standing with the motion. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. The filer has one business day to correct the deficiency. (jae)
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 50 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Fee paid as part of previous filing) by Fusion Elite All Stars. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order)(Barrett, Charles)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 49 STATUS REPORT Joint (proposed order submitted) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Expert Stip, #2 Exhibit 2 - Stipulated Protective Order, #3 Exhibit 3 - Le, et al. v. Zuffa, LLC, Dkt. No. 139, #4 Exhibit 4 - In re Capacitors Antitrust Litig., Dkt. No. 514, #5 Exhibit 5 - Castro v. Sanofi Pasteur Inc., Dkt. No. 102, #6 Exhibit 6 - Universal Del., Inc. v. Comdata Corp., Dkt. No. 180)(Gastel, Benjamin)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 48 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document #45 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Charles Barrett (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3446080) filed by Janine Cherasaro, Kathryn Anne Radek, Lauren Hayes has been filed. However, the following deficiency has been found: : Attorneys are required to file their own PHV motion. Please review the instructions on our website for. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. (jae)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ORDER granting #44 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/25/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 46 DEFICIENCY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document #45 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Charles Barrett (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3446080) filed by Janine Cherasaro, Kathryn Anne Radek, Lauren Hayes has been filed. However, the following deficiency has been found: : Chambers requests that the certificate of good standing be issued in the previous 30 days. This motion will be termed pending a current certificate of good standing. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. (jae)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 45 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Charles Barrett (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3446080) by Janine Cherasaro, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Thacher, Frank)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3446058) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factory LLC, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy. (Attachments: #1 A - List of courts attorney is a member of good standing and eligible to practice before, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - DC, #3 Certificate of Good Standing - EDMI)(Sims, Victoria)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER granting #41 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/22/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER granting #40 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/22/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 41 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3442655) by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - District of Columbia Court of Appeals, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - US District Court for the District of Columbia)(Nelson, Mark)
September 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 40 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3442630) by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - District of Columbia Court of Appeals, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - US District Court for the District of Columbia)(Collins, Alexis)
September 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER granting #38 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/21/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
September 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 38 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3441561) by Janine Cherasaro, Lauren Hayes, Kathryn Anne Radek. (Asciolla, Gregory)
September 18, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE UNDER FED. R. CIV. P. 42 #23 AND JOINT MOTION FOR ENTRY OF CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 1 #25 . Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/18/20. (shl)
September 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER granting #33 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/16/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
September 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 35 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Sinon Mulqueen on behalf of Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC (Mulqueen, Matthew)
September 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by Adam S. Baldridge on behalf of Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC (Baldridge, Adam)
September 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 33 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3438359) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center. (Attachments: #1 A - List of courts attorney is a member of good standing and eligible to practice before, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - SDNY, #3 Certificate of Good Standing - PA)(Russell, Mary)
September 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER granting #30 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/11/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
September 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 31 COURTESY NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, document #30 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (H. Laddie Montague, Jr.) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3434186) filed by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center has been filed. For future reference, please note: Filer failed to indicate in docket text "Proposed Order Submitted". If no order previously submitted, please do so upon receipt of this notice. Please refer to the #ECF User Manual and #ECF Policies and Procedures. Filer is not required to resubmit document. (jae)
September 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 30 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (H. Laddie Montague, Jr.) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3434186) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - PA, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - USDC EDPA)(Montague, H Laddie)
September 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #27 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/10/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
September 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER granting #26 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 9/10/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
September 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 27 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3433606) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - PA, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - USDC - EDPA)(Suter, Mark)
September 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3433571) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - PA, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - USDC - EDPA)(Cramer, Eric)
September 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Amended MOTION for Entry of Case Management Order No. 1 (proposed order submitted) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center. (Stranch, J.)
September 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 NOTICE by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center (Stranch, J.)
September 8, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Joint MOTION to Consolidate Cases (proposed order submitted) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center. (Stranch, J.)
August 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 SETTING LETTER: Scheduling Conference set for Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 1 - Memphis before Judge Sheryl H. Lipman.The proceeding will be done via Skype for Business video conference. The Court will email the parties an invitation for the video conference prior to the proceeding.Counsel should submit any exhibits to be offered to the Judge's ECF mailbox prior to the proceeding.The public may also access the video proceeding. If the public and/or media wish to attend in the video proceeding, please click on the following link to request access information: #https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/videohearings The access information will be delivered via email to the email address from which the request originated.Parties shall consult the #Skype for Business webpage for instructions on downloading the proper extensions for their computer.Please email Sandra McClain at sandra_mcclain@comcast.net for any questions. (smm)
August 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 8/24/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
August 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3419994) by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - District of Columbia Court of Appeals, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan)(Kaiser, Steven)
August 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #18 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. [**TEXT ORDER ONLY--NO IMAGE ATTACHED.**] Signed by Judge Sheryl H. Lipman on 8/21/20. (Lipman, Sheryl)
August 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (proposed order submitted) (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number ATNWDC-3418992) by Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing - District of Columbia Court of Appeals, #2 Certificate of Good Standing - US District Court for the Northern District of California)(Cary, George)
August 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin Andrew Gastel on behalf of Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center (Gastel, Benjamin)
August 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Nicole D. Berkowitz on behalf of U.S. All Star Federation, Inc. (Berkowitz, Nicole)
August 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Grady M. Garrison on behalf of U.S. All Star Federation, Inc. (Garrison, Grady)
August 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Joint MOTION for Entry of Case Management Order No. 1 (Proposed Order Submitted) by Fusion Elite All Stars, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support of Joint Motion for Entry of Case Management Order No. 1, #2 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Eric L. Cramer, Esq., #3 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Victoria Sims, Esq.)(Stranch, J.)
August 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Fusion Elite All Stars, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics. Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc. waiver sent on 8/14/2020, answer due 10/13/2020. (Stranch, J.)
August 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Fusion Elite All Stars, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics. Varsity Spirit, LLC waiver sent on 8/14/2020, answer due 10/13/2020. (Stranch, J.)
August 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Fusion Elite All Stars, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics. Varsity Brands, LLC waiver sent on 8/14/2020, answer due 10/13/2020. (Stranch, J.)
August 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Fusion Elite All Stars, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics. U.S. All Star Federation, Inc. waiver sent on 8/14/2020, answer due 10/13/2020. (Stranch, J.)
August 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Summons Issued as to U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.. The filer has been notified electronically that the summons has been issued, and the new docket entry reflects this. Upon notification of the new docket entry, the filer is to print the issued summons in order to effect service. (jld)
August 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Summons Issued as to Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc.. The filer has been notified electronically that the summons has been issued, and the new docket entry reflects this. Upon notification of the new docket entry, the filer is to print the issued summons in order to effect service. (jld)
August 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Summons Issued as to Varsity Spirit, LLC. The filer has been notified electronically that the summons has been issued, and the new docket entry reflects this. Upon notification of the new docket entry, the filer is to print the issued summons in order to effect service. (jld)
August 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Varsity Brands, LLC. The filer has been notified electronically that the summons has been issued, and the new docket entry reflects this. Upon notification of the new docket entry, the filer is to print the issued summons in order to effect service. (jld)
August 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CONSENT TO THE EXERCISE OF CIVIL JURISDICTION BY A MAGISTRATE JUDGE Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c), Fed.R.Civ.P.73, and Local Rule 72.1, this Court has designated the Magistrate Judges of this District to conduct trials and otherwise dispose of any civil case that is filed in this Court. Your decision to consent, or not consent, to the referral of your case to a United States Magistrate Judge for trial and entry of a final judgment must be entirely voluntary. The judge or magistrate judge to whom the case has been assigned will not be informed of your decision unless all parties agree that the case may be referred to a magistrate judge for these specific purposes. A less than unanimous decision will not be communicated by this office to either the judge or magistrate judge. The consent form is available on the courts website at https://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/forms-and-applications.php (jld)
August 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE TO COMPLY WITH PLAN FOR ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR): Pursuant to Section to 2.1 of the ADR Plan, all civil cases filed on or after Sept. 1, 2014, shall be referred automatically for ADR. For compliance requirements, refer to the ADR Plan at: http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/ADRPlan.pdf (jld)
August 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 NOTICE OF CASE TRACKING ASSIGNMENT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 16.2: Pursuant to Local Rule 16.2, this case has been assigned to the Standard track. http://www.tnwd.uscourts.gov/pdf/content/LocalRules.pdf (jld)
August 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Judge Sheryl H. Lipman and Magistrate Judge Charmiane G. Claxton added. (jld)
August 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against U.S. All Star Federation, Inc., Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc., Varsity Spirit, LLC (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ATNWDC-3411545), filed by Fusion Elite All Stars, Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center, Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Coversheet, #2 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Corporate Disclosure Statement, #3 Summons Summons to Varsity Brands, LLC, #4 Summons Summons to Varsity Spirit, LLC, #5 Summons Summons to Varsity Spirit Fashion & Supplies, LLC, #6 Summons Summons to U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.)(Stranch, J.)

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Plaintiff: Fusion Elite All Stars
Represented By: J. Gerard Stranch, IV
Represented By: Mary L Russell
Represented By: Victoria Sims
Represented By: Charles Foose Barrett
Represented By: Benjamin Andrew Gastel
Represented By: Eric Leon Cramer
Represented By: H Laddie Montague, Jr
Represented By: Mark Suter
Represented By: Alyson Steele Beridon
Represented By: Benjamin Elga
Represented By: Craig Louis Briskin
Represented By: Handerson Kobelah Wellington Svensen Bennah
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Istvan
Represented By: Jonathan Watson Cuneo
Represented By: Joshua P Davis
Represented By: Katherine Van Dyck
Represented By: Michael J Kane
Represented By: Veronica Bosco
Represented By: Roberta D Liebenberg
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Plaintiff: Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy, Inc. d/b/a Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center
Represented By: J. Gerard Stranch, IV
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Plaintiff: Spirit Factor LLC d/b/a Fuel Athletics
Represented By: J. Gerard Stranch, IV
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Plaintiff: Stars and Stripes Gymnastics Academy doing business as Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center
Represented By: J. Gerard Stranch, IV
Represented By: Mary L Russell
Represented By: Victoria Sims
Represented By: Benjamin Andrew Gastel
Represented By: Mark Suter
Represented By: Eric Leon Cramer
Represented By: H Laddie Montague, Jr
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Istvan
Represented By: Roberta D Liebenberg
Represented By: Craig Louis Briskin
Represented By: Katherine Van Dyck
Represented By: Jonathan Watson Cuneo
Represented By: Alyson Steele Beridon
Represented By: Benjamin Elga
Represented By: Joshua P Davis
Represented By: Handerson Kobelah Wellington Svensen Bennah
Represented By: Michael J Kane
Represented By: Veronica Bosco
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Plaintiff: Spirit Factory LLC doing business as Fuel Athletics
Represented By: J. Gerard Stranch, IV
Represented By: Mary L Russell
Represented By: Victoria Sims
Represented By: Benjamin Andrew Gastel
Represented By: Mark Suter
Represented By: Eric Leon Cramer
Represented By: H Laddie Montague, Jr
Represented By: Jeffrey S. Istvan
Represented By: Handerson Kobelah Wellington Svensen Bennah
Represented By: Alyson Steele Beridon
Represented By: Benjamin Elga
Represented By: Craig Louis Briskin
Represented By: Jonathan Watson Cuneo
Represented By: Katherine Van Dyck
Represented By: Michael J Kane
Represented By: Roberta D Liebenberg
Represented By: Veronica Bosco
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Defendant: Varsity Spirit Fashions & Supplies, Inc.
Represented By: Matthew Sinon Mulqueen
Represented By: George Cary
Represented By: Adam S. Baldridge
Represented By: Alexis Collins
Represented By: Steven Kaiser
Represented By: Mark W Nelson
Represented By: Heather Nyong'O
Represented By: Jennifer Kennedy Park
Represented By: Linden Bernhardt
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Defendant: U.S. All Star Federation, Inc.
Represented By: Grady M. Garrison
Represented By: Nicole D. Berkowitz
Represented By: Karen Lott Glover
Represented By: Matthew Sinon Mulqueen
Represented By: James Andrew Roach
Represented By: Nicole Berkowitz Riccio
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Defendant: Varsity Brands, LLC
Represented By: Matthew Sinon Mulqueen
Represented By: George Cary
Represented By: Adam S. Baldridge
Represented By: Alexis Collins
Represented By: Steven Kaiser
Represented By: Mark W Nelson
Represented By: Linden Bernhardt
Represented By: Heather Nyong'O
Represented By: Jennifer Kennedy Park
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Defendant: Varsity Spirit, LLC
Represented By: Matthew Sinon Mulqueen
Represented By: George Cary
Represented By: Adam S. Baldridge
Represented By: Alexis Collins
Represented By: Steven Kaiser
Represented By: Mark W Nelson
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Consolidated plaintiff: Kathryn Anne Radek
Represented By: J. Gerard Stranch, IV
Represented By: Gregory S. Asciolla
Represented By: Frank B. Thacher, III
Represented By: Karin E Garvey
Represented By: Ethan H Kaminsky
Represented By: Veronica Bosco
Represented By: Benjamin Andrew Gastel
Represented By: Alyson Steele Beridon
Represented By: Brian M Hogan
Represented By: Sarah Elizabeth Stuart
Represented By: Victoria Sims
Represented By: Eric Leon Cramer
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Consolidated plaintiff: Janine Cherasaro
Represented By: J. Gerard Stranch, IV
Represented By: Gregory S. Asciolla
Represented By: Frank B. Thacher, III
Represented By: Karin E Garvey
Represented By: Ethan H Kaminsky
Represented By: Veronica Bosco
Represented By: Victoria Sims
Represented By: Alyson Steele Beridon
Represented By: Benjamin Andrew Gastel
Represented By: Brian M Hogan
Represented By: Sarah Elizabeth Stuart
Represented By: Eric Leon Cramer
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Consolidated plaintiff: Lauren Hayes
Represented By: J. Gerard Stranch, IV
Represented By: Gregory S. Asciolla
Represented By: Frank B. Thacher, III
Represented By: Karin E Garvey
Represented By: Ethan H Kaminsky
Represented By: Veronica Bosco
Represented By: Alyson Steele Beridon
Represented By: Benjamin Andrew Gastel
Represented By: Brian M Hogan
Represented By: Sarah Elizabeth Stuart
Represented By: Victoria Sims
Represented By: Eric Leon Cramer
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Not classified by court: Rebel Athletic Inc.
Represented By: Elizabeth Grace Hart
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