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CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA (Western Division - Los Angeles)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:17-cv-06882-MWF-AS
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA (Western Division - Los Angeles)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:17-cv-06882-MWF-AS
Sean Hall et al v. Taylor Swift et al
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Sean Hall doing business as: Gimme Some Hot Sauce Musican individual Plaintiff
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| Gerard P Fox Gerard Fox Law PC 1880 Century Park East Suite 1410 Los Angeles, CA 90067 (310) 441-0500 Fax: (310) 441-4447 gfox@gerardfoxlaw.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Marina Vladimir Bogorad Gerard Fox Law PC 1880 Century Park East Suite 1410 Los Angeles, CA 90067 (310) 441-0500 Fax: (310) 441-4447 mbogorad@gerardfoxlaw.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Lauren Michelle Greene Gerard Fox Law PC 1880 Century Park East Suite 1410 Los Angeles, CA 90067 (213) 239-5100 lgreene@jenner.com TERMINATED: 12/13/2021 | |
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Taylor Swift an individualDefendant
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| Peter J. Anderson Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 865 South Figueroa Street Suite 2400 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 633-6800 Fax: (213) 633-6899 peteranderson@dwt.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Arleen Fernandez Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 865 South Figueroa Street Suite 2400 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 633-6800 Fax: (213) 633-6899 TERMINATED: 01/12/2022 | Eric H Lamm Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 865 South Figueroa Street Suite 2400 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 633-6800 Fax: (213) 633-6899 ericlamm@dwt.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |
| J. Douglas Baldridge Venable LLP 600 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 344-4703 Fax: (202) 344-8300 jdbaldridge@venable.com PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Sean M Sullivan Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 865 South Figueroa Street Suite 2400 Los Angeles, CA 90017-2566 (213) 633-6800 Fax: (213) 633-6899 seansullivan@dwt.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | ||
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Numbers shown are court assigned numbers.
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| 1 | Sep 18, 2017 | View | COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-20525217 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attorney Gerard P Fox added to party Nathan Butler (pty:pla), Attorney Gerard P Fox added to party Sean Hall (pty:pla))(Fox, Gerard) (Entered: 09/18/2017) |
| 2 | Sep 18, 2017 | Request | CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard) (Entered: 09/18/2017) |
| 3 | Sep 18, 2017 | Request | NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall, (Fox, Gerard) (Entered: 09/18/2017) |
| 4 | Sep 18, 2017 | Request | Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard) (Entered: 09/18/2017) |
| 5 | Sep 18, 2017 | Request | REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION regarding a copyright (Initial Notification) filed by Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard) (Entered: 09/18/2017) |
| 6 | Sep 19, 2017 | Request | NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (jtil) (Entered: 09/19/2017) |
| 7 | Sep 19, 2017 | Request | NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil) (Entered: 09/19/2017) |
| 8 | Sep 19, 2017 | Request | NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request 4 . The following error(s) was found: The caption of the summons must match the caption of the complaint verbatim. If the caption is too large to fit in the space provided, enter the name of the first party and then write see attached.Next, attach a face page of the complaint or a second page addendum to the Summons. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (jtil) (Entered: 09/19/2017) |
| 9 | Sep 19, 2017 | Request | Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard) (Entered: 09/19/2017) |
| 10 | Sep 20, 2017 | View | 21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc. (jp) (Entered: 09/20/2017) |
| 11 | Nov 2, 2017 | View | SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Big Machine Label Group waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 12/4/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Peter J. Anderson. (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 11/02/2017) |
| 12 | Nov 2, 2017 | Request | SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Karl Johan Schuster waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 1/3/2018. Waiver of Service signed by Jerker Edstrom, Bird & Bird Advokat KB. (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 11/02/2017) |
| 13 | Nov 2, 2017 | Request | SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Karl Martin Sandberg waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 1/3/2018. Waiver of Service signed by Jerker Edstrom, Bird & Bird Advokat KB. (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 11/02/2017) |
| 14 | Nov 2, 2017 | Request | SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 12/4/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Peter J. Anderson. (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 11/02/2017) |
| 15 | Nov 2, 2017 | Request | SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 12/4/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Peter J. Anderson. (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 11/02/2017) |
| 16 | Nov 2, 2017 | Request | SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Taylor Swift waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 12/4/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Peter J. Anderson. (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 11/02/2017) |
| 17 | Nov 2, 2017 | Request | SUMMONS WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. upon Universal Music Group Inc. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/5/2017, answer due 12/4/2017. Waiver of Service signed by Peter J. Anderson. (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 11/02/2017) |
| 18 | Nov 2, 2017 | View | STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Universal Music Group Inc. answer now due 1/3/2018; Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc answer now due 1/3/2018; Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC answer now due 1/3/2018; Big Machine Label Group answer now due 1/3/2018; Taylor Swift answer now due 1/3/2018, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by defendants Universal Music Group Inc.; Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc; Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC ; Big Machine Label Group; Taylor Swift.(Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Big Machine Label Group(pty:dft), Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc(pty:dft), Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC (pty:dft), Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Taylor Swift(pty:dft), Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Universal Music Group Inc.(pty:dft))(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 11/02/2017) |
| 19 | Dec 12, 2017 | Request | NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, ORDERING Certification and Notice of Interested Parties submitted by Jessie Graham received on 12/12/2017 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Filer is not a party to the case. Judicial review is required. (jp) (Entered: 12/12/2017) |
| 20 | Jan 3, 2018 | View | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 2/5/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibits to Declaration, # 4 Request for Judicial Notice, # 5 Notice of Lodging of Audio Exhibits, # 6 Notice of Manual Filing, # 7 Proposed Order) (Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Karl Martin Sandberg(pty:dft), Attorney Peter J Anderson added to party Karl Johan Schuster (pty:dft)) (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 01/03/2018) |
| 21 | Jan 3, 2018 | Request | NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc., identifying Sony Corporation, Vivendi, S.A.. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 01/03/2018) |
| 22 | Jan 4, 2018 | View | Amended NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc. of CD containing Audio Exhibits in support of Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 20). (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 01/04/2018) |
| 23 | Jan 10, 2018 | Request | STIPULATION to Continue Hearing date on Motion to Dismiss from February 5, 2018 to February 12, 2018 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 01/10/2018) |
| 24 | Jan 10, 2018 | Request | ORDER TO CONTINUE HEARING DATE ON DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE 23 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald that the hearing on Defendant MOTION to Dismiss For Failure To State A Claim and MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice 20 currently scheduled for 2/5/2018, shall be continued to 2/12/2018. The briefing schedule shall be set as follows: Plaintiffs opposition shall be filed and served no later than 1/19/2018, and Defendants reply shall be filed and served no later than 1/29/2018. (jp) (Entered: 01/10/2018) |
| 25 | Jan 19, 2018 | View | MEMORANDUM in Opposition TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 01/19/2018) |
| 26 | Jan 19, 2018 | View | PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 01/19/2018) |
| 27 | Jan 25, 2018 | Request | NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE 26 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Non-Opposition to Document (not a motion) - under Category - Notices (other). In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (jp) (Entered: 01/25/2018) |
| 28 | Jan 29, 2018 | View | REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 20 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 01/29/2018) |
| 29 | Feb 12, 2018 | View | MINUTES OF MOTION TO DISMISS 20 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court hears oral argument from counsel and takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv) (Entered: 02/12/2018) |
| 30 | Feb 13, 2018 | View | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM AND MOTION TO STRIKE 20 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald: The Motion is GRANTED with leave to amend. Should Plaintiffs elect to file a first amended complaint, they must do so by February 26, 2018. While there may be a first amended complaint, there will be no second. Any future motion to dismiss will be granted without leave to amend. (iv) (Entered: 02/13/2018) |
| 31 | Feb 26, 2018 | View | NOTICE (Notice of Intent Not to File an Amended Complaint) filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 02/26/2018) |
| 32 | Feb 27, 2018 | View | RESPONSE filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.to Notice (Other) 31 and Request for Entry of Judgment (Attachments: # 1 proposed Judgment)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 02/27/2018) |
| 33 | Mar 2, 2018 | View | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DISMISSING CASE WITH PREJUDICE 20 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Plaintiffs further request that the Court dismiss the action without prejudice. In other words, Plaintiffs want to have their judgment treated as a voluntary dismissal. Accordingly, the Motion to Dismiss is now GRANTED without leave to amend and this action is DISMISSED with prejudice. (iv) (Entered: 03/02/2018) |
| 34 | Mar 2, 2018 | View | JUDGMENT UPON DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE 33 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald.IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that judgment be entered in favor of Defendants and against Plaintiffs, that the action be dismissed with prejudice, and that Plaintiffs take nothing by way of their Complaint. Defendants are awarded their costs as provided by law. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (iv) (Entered: 03/02/2018) |
| 35 | Mar 2, 2018 | View | REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) (Attachments: # 1 Judgment) (iv) (Entered: 03/02/2018) |
| 36 | Mar 16, 2018 | View | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 4/16/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Proposed Order) (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 03/16/2018) |
| 37 | Mar 26, 2018 | View | MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 36 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 03/26/2018) |
| 38 | Mar 30, 2018 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. Appeal of Judgment, 34 . (Appeal Fee - $505 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-21503709.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 03/30/2018) |
| 39 | Mar 30, 2018 | Request | NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 18-55426 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 38 as to Plaintiff Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (iv) (Entered: 04/02/2018) |
| 40 | Apr 2, 2018 | View | REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Attorney Fees 36 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 04/02/2018) |
| 41 | Apr 12, 2018 | Request | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) COURT ORDER TAKING HEARING ON MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES 36 OFF CALENDAR AND UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Pursuant to Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 7-15, the Court finds that this matter is appropriate for submission on the papers without oral argument. Accordingly, the hearing set on this motion for April 16, 2018, is vacated and taken off calendar. (iv) (Entered: 04/12/2018) |
| 42 | Apr 16, 2018 | View | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES 36 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Having considered all of the fee-award factors, and appropriately weighing objective reasonableness following Kirtsaeng, the Court declines to award any attorneys' fees to Defendants. The Motion is DENIED. (iv) (Entered: 04/16/2018) |
| 43 | Apr 30, 2018 | Request | TRANSCRIPT ORDER re: Court of Appeals case number 18-55426, as to Plaintiff Nathan Butler, Sean Hall for Court Reporter. Court will contact Lauren Greene at lgreene@gerardfoxlaw.com with further instructions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 04/30/2018) |
| 44 | May 10, 2018 | Request | TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on February 12, 2018. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 5/31/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/11/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/8/2018. (Diaz, Amy) (Entered: 05/10/2018) |
| 45 | May 10, 2018 | Request | NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings February 12, 2018 re Transcript 44 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/10/2018) |
| 46 | Nov 12, 2018 | Request | NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Peter J Anderson counsel for Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Changing Firm Name and address to Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 865 South Figueroa St., Suite 2400 Los Angeles, CA 90017. Changing Both to peteranderson@dwt.com; Fax 213-633-6899. Filed by defendants Taylor Swift, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc., Big Machine Label Group, LLC and Universal Music Group, Inc.. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 11/12/2018) |
| 47 | Nov 13, 2018 | Request | NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information (G-06),, 46 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Request for Substitution of Counsel. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak) (Entered: 11/13/2018) |
| 48 | Oct 28, 2019 | View | MEMORANDUM from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 38 filed by Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. CCA # 18-55426. The decision of the District Court is REVERSED and REMANDED. (iv) (Entered: 10/29/2019) |
| 49 | Dec 5, 2019 | View | ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 38 filed by Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. CCA # 18-55426. The Memorandum Disposition, filed on October 28, 2019, and reported at 782 F. App'x 639 (9th Cir. 2019), is amended. (iv) (Entered: 12/09/2019) |
| 50 | Dec 27, 2019 | Request | MANDATE of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 38 , CCA # 18-55426. The judgment of this Court, entered October 28, 2019, and amended on December 5, 2019, takes effect this date. This constitutes the formal mandate of this Court issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Costs are taxed against the appellees in the amount of $131.30. [See USCA Memorandum 48 REVERSED and REMANDED.](mat) (Entered: 12/31/2019) |
| 51 | Jan 8, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF HEARING ON USCA Judgment re USCA Mandate, 50 : Telephonic Status Conference re Ninth Circuit Mandate set for 1/27/2020 at 11:30 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (iv) (Entered: 01/09/2020) |
| 52 | Jan 23, 2020 | Request | SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court having set a Telephonic States Conference Re Ninth Circuit Mandate for January 27, 2020 at 11:30 a.m., hereby provides counsel with the conference call information: Number: (877) 848-7030; Access Code: 4573404. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 01/23/2020) |
| 53 | Jan 23, 2020 | View | STATUS REPORT filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 01/23/2020) |
| 54 | Jan 24, 2020 | View | STATUS REPORT Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Status Report filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard) (Entered: 01/24/2020) |
| 55 | Jan 27, 2020 | Request | NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Gerard P Fox on behalf of Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall (Fox, Gerard) (Entered: 01/27/2020) |
| 56 | Jan 27, 2020 | Request | NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance 55 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel G123. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak) (Entered: 01/27/2020) |
| 57 | Jan 27, 2020 | View | MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE RE NINTH CIRCUIT MANDATE held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Court and counsel discuss how to proceed in the case. For reasons stated on the record, the Court will issue an order with the deadlines for the discussed briefing. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv) (Entered: 01/28/2020) |
| 58 | Jul 28, 2020 | Request | SCHEDULING NOTICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. In light of the Ninth Circuit's opinion and the parties' discussion with the Court at the telephonic conference, the Court will allow Plaintiffs and Defendants to each file a memorandum of no more than five pages regarding only (1) whether Plaintiffs' claim fails because the unprotected ideas underlying the allegedly copied words merge with those words, rendering them unprotectable too; and (2) whether Plaintiffs' alleged decision to combine two public domain elements players playing and haters hating is not copyrightable and whether plaintiffs' and defendants' alleged uses of these public domain elements are different in multiple respects and, as a result, are not virtually identical. Defendants' supplemental memorandum should be filed on or before August 11, 2020, and Plaintiffs' supplemental memorandum should be filed on or before August 18, 2020. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/28/2020) |
| 59 | Aug 11, 2020 | View | MEMORANDUM in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 20 (Supplemental Memorandum per Scheduling Notice (Doc. 58), filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 08/11/2020) |
| 60 | Aug 18, 2020 | Request | TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on January 27, 2020. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Amy Diaz, phone number amyfcrr@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 9/8/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/18/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/16/2020. (Diaz, Amy) (Entered: 08/18/2020) |
| 61 | Aug 18, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings January 27, 2020 re Transcript 60 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Diaz, Amy) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/18/2020) |
| 62 | Aug 18, 2020 | View | MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 20 Supplemental Memorandum per Scheduling Notice (Dkt.58) filed by Plaintiff Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard) (Entered: 08/18/2020) |
| 63 | Aug 24, 2020 | View | DEFENDANTS' NOTICE RE ASTOR-WHITE V. STRONG (9TH CIR. AUGUST 21, 2020) re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 20 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Astor-White decision (Aug. 21, 2020))(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 08/24/2020) |
| 64 | Aug 24, 2020 | View | OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Strike allegations of industry custom and practice Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 20 Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Notice re Astor-White (Dkt. #63) filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Fox, Gerard) (Entered: 08/24/2020) |
| 65 | Sep 2, 2020 | View | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is DENIED. Defendants shall file their Answer by September 21, 2020. (iv) (Entered: 09/02/2020) |
| 66 | Sep 21, 2020 | View | ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 with JURY DEMAND filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc..(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 09/21/2020) |
| 67 | Oct 1, 2020 | Request | ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This case has been assigned to Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. This matter is set for a scheduling conference 11/16/20 at 11:00 AM (pg) (Entered: 10/01/2020) |
| 68 | Oct 1, 2020 | Request | AMENDED ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This case has been assigned to Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. This matter is set for a scheduling conference 11/16/20 at 11:00 AM (pg) (Entered: 10/01/2020) |
| 69 | Oct 19, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Bifurcate Discovery filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 11/16/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Proposed Order) (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 10/19/2020) |
| 70 | Oct 26, 2020 | Request | MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Bifurcate Discovery 69 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 10/26/2020) |
| 71 | Nov 2, 2020 | Request | JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Local Rule 26-1 ; estimated length of trial 5-7 days, filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Schedule of Pretrial and Trial Dates Worksheet)(Greene, Lauren) (Entered: 11/02/2020) |
| 72 | Nov 2, 2020 | View | REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Bifurcate Discovery 69 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 11/02/2020) |
| 73 | Nov 12, 2020 | Request | SCHEDULING NOTICE and ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Pursuant to General Order 20-09 and Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 7-15, the Court finds the SCHEDULING CONFERENCE, and MOTION FOR ORDER BIFURCATING DISCOVERY 69 appropriate for submission on the papers without oral argument. Accordingly, the hearings set for November 16, 2020 are vacated and taken off calendar. If the Court determines that a hearing is necessary, one will be reset at a later date. IT IS SO ORDERED.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/12/2020) |
| 74 | Nov 13, 2020 | View | MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: MOTION FOR ORDER BIFURCATING DISCOVERY 69 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is DENIED. (iv) (Entered: 11/16/2020) |
| 75 | Nov 17, 2020 | View | ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 1/21/2022. (iv) (Entered: 11/18/2020) |
| 76 | Nov 17, 2020 | Request | ORDER RE JURY TRIAL by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Last Day to Add Parties/Amend Pleadings 6/28/2021. Non-expert Discovery Cut-off 12/3/2021. Last Day to Hear Motions 1/10/2022. File Memorandum of Contentions of Fact and Law, Exhibit and Witness Lists, Status Report regarding settlement, and all Motions in Limine 2/28/2022. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine set for 3/21/2022 at 11:00 AM. Trial Date (Est. 5 to 7 Days) set for 4/12/2022 at 8:30 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv) (Entered: 11/18/2020) |
| 77 | Jan 6, 2021 | Request | STIPULATION for Protective Order filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 copy of proposed Stipulated Protective Order marked against Magistrate Judge's Form)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 01/06/2021) |
| 78 | Jan 6, 2021 | Request | PROTECTIVE ORDER by Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar re Stipulation for Protective Order, 77 . (see document for details) (hr) (Entered: 01/06/2021) |
| 79 | Jan 29, 2021 | View | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Discovery regarding Expert Discovery as to Copyright Extrinsic Test Prior to Expert Cut-Off Dates filed by defendant Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 2/22/2021 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (Attachments: # 1 Joint Stipulation, # 2 Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 01/29/2021) |
| 80 | Feb 3, 2021 | Request | SCHEDULING NOTICE and ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, the hearing before Magistrate Judge Sagar on Defendants' Motion for Order for Expert Discovery 79 (the "Motion") on 2/22/2021 is VACATED. The Court sets this Motion for telephonic hearing on 3/1/2021, at 10:00am, before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smom) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/03/2021) |
| 81 | Feb 12, 2021 | View | MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION for Discovery regarding Expert Discovery as to Copyright Extrinsic Test Prior to Expert Cut-Off Dates 79 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 02/12/2021) |
| 82 | Feb 25, 2021 | Request | SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Pursuant to General Order 20-09, the MOTION FOR DISCOVERY REGARDING EXPERT DISCOVERY AS TO COPYRIGHT EXTRINSIC TEST PRIOR TO EXPERT CUT-OFF DATES 79 set for March 1, 2021 will be held telephonically at 10:30 a.m. Counsel shall use the following conference call information: Number: (888) 278-0296; Access Code: 4787194. Counsel are ordered to remain available from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Any tentative ruling the Court may prepare, will be emailed to counsel prior to the hearing. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/25/2021) |
| 83 | Feb 25, 2021 | Request | NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Arleen Fernandez on behalf of Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc. (Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Big Machine Label Group(pty:dft), Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc(pty:dft), Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Karl Martin Sandberg(pty:dft), Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Karl Johan Schuster (pty:dft), Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC (pty:dft), Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Taylor Swift(pty:dft), Attorney Arleen Fernandez added to party Universal Music Group Inc.(pty:dft))(Fernandez, Arleen) (Entered: 02/25/2021) |
| 84 | Feb 25, 2021 | Request | NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Appearance,,, 83 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Notice of Appearance of Withdrawal of Counsel G123.. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (ak) (Entered: 02/25/2021) |
| 85 | Mar 1, 2021 | Request | MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC MOTION FOR DISCOVERY REGARDING EXPERT DISCOVERY AS TO COPYRIGHT EXTRINSIC TEST PRIOR TO EXPERT CUT-OFF DATES 79 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court invites counsel to present their oral arguments. Arguments by counsel are heard. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv) (Entered: 03/01/2021) |
| 86 | Apr 2, 2021 | Request | STIPULATION for Order Setting Schedule for Expert Disclosures and Discovery as to Extrinsic Test and Adjusting Scheduled Dates filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 04/02/2021) |
| 87 | Apr 5, 2021 | Request | ORDER SETTING SCHEDULE FOR EXPERT DISCLOSURES AND DISCOVERY AS TO EXTRINSIC TEST AND ADJUSTING ALL SCHEDULED DATES 86 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. See order for new dates and hearings. (lom) (Entered: 04/05/2021) |
| 88 | Jul 16, 2021 | Request | STIPULATION for Order Setting Briefing Schedule for Motion for Summary Judgment filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 07/16/2021) |
| 89 | Jul 19, 2021 | Request | ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 88 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Defendants shall file and serve their early motion for summary judgment as to the copyright infringement extrinsic test by July 19, 2021, noticing it for hearing on August 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Plaintiffs shall file and serve their opposition to that motion by August 4, 2021; and Defendants shall file and serve their reply to that motion by August 16, 2021. (iv) (Entered: 07/19/2021) |
| 90 | Jul 19, 2021 | Request | NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc. of CDs with Audio and DVD with Video Exhibits. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 07/19/2021) |
| 91 | Jul 19, 2021 | Request | NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc. of CDs with Audio and DVD with Video Exhibits. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 07/19/2021) |
| 92 | Jul 19, 2021 | Request | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Copyright Infringement Extrinsic Test filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 8/30/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 [Proposed] Statement of Uncontroverted Facts and Conclusions of Law, # 3 Declaration of Lawrence Ferrara in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, # 4 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Lawrence Ferrara, # 5 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Lawrence Ferrara, # 6 Declaration of Prof. Marcyliena Morgan in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, # 7 Exhibit 3 to Declaration of Prof. Marcyliena Morgan, # 8 Exhibit 4 to Declaration of Prof. Marcyliena Morgan, # 9 Declaration of Prof. Nathaniel Lewis in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, # 10 Exhibit 5 to Declaration of Nathaniel Lewis, # 11 Exhibit 5 to Declaration of Nathaniel Lewis, # 12 Declaration of Peter Anderson in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, # 13 Exhibit 7 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 14 Exhibit 8 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 15 Exhibit 9 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 16 Exhibit 10 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 17 Exhibit 11 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 18 Exhibit 12 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 19 Exhibit 13 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 20 Exhibit 14 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 21 Exhibit 15 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 22 Exhibit 16 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 23 Exhibit 17 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 24 Exhibit 18 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 25 Exhibit 19 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 26 Exhibit 20 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 27 Exhibit 21 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 28 Exhibit 22 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 29 Exhibit 23 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 30 Exhibit 24 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 31 Exhibit 25 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 32 Exhibit 26 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 33 Exhibit 27 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 34 Exhibit 28 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 35 Exhibit 29 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 36 Exhibit 30 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 37 Exhibit 31 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 38 Exhibit 32 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 39 Exhibit 33 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 40 Exhibit 34 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 41 Exhibit 35 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 42 Exhibit 36 to Declaration of Peter Anderson, # 43 Declaration of Arleen Fernandez in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment, # 44 Exhibit 37 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 45 Exhibit 38 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 46 Exhibit 39 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 47 Exhibit 40 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 48 Exhibit 41 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 49 Exhibit 42 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 50 Exhibit 43 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 51 Exhibit 44 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 52 Exhibit 45 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 53 Exhibit 46 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 54 Exhibit 47 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 55 Exhibit 48 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 56 Exhibit 49 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 57 Exhibit 50 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 58 Exhibit 51 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 59 Exhibit 52 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 60 Exhibit 53 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 61 Exhibit 54 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 62 Exhibit 55 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 63 Exhibit 56 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 64 Exhibit 57 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 65 Exhibit 58 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 66 Exhibit 59 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 67 Exhibit 60 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 68 Exhibit 61 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 69 Exhibit 62 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 70 Exhibit 63 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 71 Exhibit 64 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 72 Exhibit 65 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 73 Exhibit 66 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 74 Exhibit 67 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 75 Exhibit 68 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 76 Exhibit 69 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 77 Exhibit 70 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 78 Exhibit 71 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 79 Exhibit 72 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 80 Exhibit 73 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 81 Exhibit 74 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 82 Exhibit 75 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 83 Exhibit 76 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 84 Exhibit 77 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 85 Exhibit 78 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 86 Exhibit 79 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 87 Exhibit 80 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 88 Exhibit 81 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 89 Exhibit 82 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 90 Exhibit 83 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 91 Exhibit 84 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 92 Exhibit 85 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 93 Exhibit 86 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 94 Exhibit 87 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 95 Exhibit 88 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 96 Exhibit 89 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 97 Exhibit 90 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 98 Exhibit 91 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 99 Exhibit 92 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 100 Exhibit 93 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 101 Exhibit 94 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 102 Exhibit 95 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 103 Exhibit 96 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 104 Exhibit 97 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 105 Exhibit 98 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 106 Exhibit 99 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 107 Exhibit 100 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 108 Exhibit 101 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 109 Exhibit 102 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 110 Exhibit 103 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 111 Exhibit 104 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 112 Exhibit 105 to Declaration of Arleen Fernandez, # 113 Request for Judicial Notice, # 114 Proposed Order, # 115 Proposed Judgment) (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 07/19/2021) |
| 93 | Jul 21, 2021 | Request | PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc., Proof of Service of Physical Exhibits in Support of Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment served on July 19, 2021. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 07/21/2021) |
| 94 | Jul 22, 2021 | Request | Supplemental NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Big Machine Label Group, identifying HYBE Co., Ltd.. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 07/22/2021) |
| 95 | Jul 22, 2021 | Request | NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. correcting NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Copyright Infringement Extrinsic Test 92 (Attachments: # 1 Corrected Exhibit 41 to A. Fernandez Declaration, # 2 Corrected Exhibit 61 to A. Fernandez Declaration)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 07/22/2021) |
| 96 | Jul 26, 2021 | Request | STIPULATION to AMEND Order, 89 filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 07/26/2021) |
| 97 | Jul 27, 2021 | Request | ORDER AMENDING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND ADJUSTING SCHEDULED DATES 96 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, re The deadlines and hearings originally scheduled have been rescheduled( Amended Pleadings due by 9/20/2021., Discovery cut-off 2/25/2022., Exhibit List due by 5/23/2022., Witness List due by 5/23/2022., Motions due by 4/4/2022., Motions in Limine to be filed by 5/23/2022., Motion set for hearing on 9/27/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald., Proposed Pretrial Order due by 5/30/2022., Status Report due by 5/23/2022., Last date to conduct settlement conference is 4/15/2022., Final Pretrial Conference set for 6/13/2022 11:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald., Jury Trial set for 7/5/2022 08:30 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald.) *See Order for details* (et) (Entered: 07/27/2021) |
| 98 | Aug 23, 2021 | Request | MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Copyright Infringement Extrinsic Test 92 filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs' Statement of Genuine Dispute in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Loren Kajikawa ISO Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 1 to Decl. of L. Kajikawa, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 2 to Decl. of L. Kajikawa, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 3 to Decl. of L. Kajikawa, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 4 to Decl. of L. Kajikawa, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 5 to Decl. of L. Kajikawa, # 8 Declaration Declaration of Gerard P. Fox ISO Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 9 Exhibit Ex. 6 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 10 Exhibit Ex. 7 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 11 Exhibit Ex. 8 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 12 Exhibit Ex. 9 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 13 Exhibit Ex. 10 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 14 Exhibit Ex. 11 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 15 Exhibit Ex. 12 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 16 Exhibit Ex. 13 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 17 Exhibit Ex. 14 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 18 Exhibit Ex. 15 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 19 Exhibit Ex. 16 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 20 Exhibit Ex. 17 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 21 Exhibit Ex. 18 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 22 Exhibit Ex. 19 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 23 Exhibit Ex. 20 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 24 Exhibit Ex. 21 to Decl. of G. Fox, # 25 Plaintiffs' Evidentiary Objections to Certain Evidence Submitted by Defendants in support of their Motion for Summary Judgment)(Fox, Gerard) (Entered: 08/23/2021) |
| 99 | Sep 13, 2021 | Request | REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Copyright Infringement Extrinsic Test 92 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 106, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 107, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 108, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 109, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 110, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 111, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 112, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 113, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 114, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 115, # 12 Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Statement of Genuine Disputes, # 13 Defendants' Evidentiary Objections)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 09/13/2021) |
| 100 | Sep 21, 2021 | Request | SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. On the Court's own motion, the Motion For Summary Judgment 92 is continued to September 28, 2021. The hearing will be held telephonically at 10:00 a.m. Counsel shall use the following conference call information: Number: (877) 411-9748; Access Code: 6448503. Counsel are ordered to remain available from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Any tentative ruling the Court may prepare, will be emailed to counsel prior to the hearing. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/21/2021) |
| 101 | Sep 28, 2021 | View | MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 92 held before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Case called, and counsel make their appearance. The Court invites counsel to present their oral arguments. Arguments by counsel are heard. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court takes the matter under submission. An order will issue. Court Reporter: Amy Diaz. (iv) (Entered: 09/28/2021) |
| 102 | Nov 9, 2021 | Request | STIPULATION for Order Amending Scheduled Dates filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 11/09/2021) |
| 103 | Nov 10, 2021 | Request | ORDER AMENDING SCHEDULED DATES 102 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine: August 8, 2022. Trial Date (Est. 5 to 7 Days): August 30, 2022 8:30 a.m. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv) (Entered: 11/10/2021) |
| 104 | Dec 9, 2021 | View | MINUTES(In Chambers): ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 92 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is DENIED. See minute order for details. (lom) (Entered: 12/09/2021) |
| 105 | Dec 13, 2021 | Request | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Gerard P Fox counsel for Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. Lauren M. Greene is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiffs Gerard P. Fox. (Fox, Gerard) (Entered: 12/13/2021) |
| 106 | Dec 21, 2021 | Request | STIPULATION for Order Setting Briefing Schedule for Motion Re Summary Judgment Ruling filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 12/21/2021) |
| 107 | Dec 22, 2021 | Request | ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE 106 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Plaintiffs shall file and serve their opposition to that motion by January 14, 2022; Defendants shall file and serve their reply in support of that motion by January 24, 2022; and The motion will be scheduled for hearing by the Court on February 7, 2022. (iv) (Entered: 12/22/2021) |
| 108 | Dec 23, 2021 | View | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Order on Motion for Summary Judgment 104 , NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion for Summary Judgment 104 filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 2/7/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Proposed Order) (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 12/23/2021) |
| 109 | Jan 11, 2022 | Request | STIPULATION to AMEND Order, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings 103 filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 01/11/2022) |
| 110 | Jan 12, 2022 | Request | ORDER AMENDING SCHEDULED DATES 109 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine: October 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Trial Date (Est. 5 to 7 Days): October 25, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. (iv) (Entered: 01/12/2022) |
| 111 | Jan 12, 2022 | View | Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Peter J. Anderson counsel for Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. Arleen Fernandez is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by defendants Taylor Swift, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony Music Publishing (US) LLC, formerly known as Sony/ATV Music Publishing America Inc., Big Machine Label Group, LLC, and Universal Music Group, Inc.. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 01/12/2022) |
| 112 | Jan 14, 2022 | Request | MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Order on Motion for Summary Judgment 104 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion for Summary Judgment 104 108 Plaintiffs Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Amend or Reconsider MSJ Ruling filed by Plaintiffs Nathan Butler, Sean Hall. (Bogorad, Marina) (Entered: 01/14/2022) |
| 113 | Jan 24, 2022 | Request | REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Amend Order on Motion for Summary Judgment 104 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion for Summary Judgment 104 108 filed by Defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 01/24/2022) |
| 114 | Feb 2, 2022 | Request | SCHEDULING NOTICE and ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Pursuant to General Order 21-08, Order of the Chief Judge 21-124, and Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 7-15, the Court finds the DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO AMEND OR RECONSIDER SUMMARY JUDGMENT RULING 108 appropriate for submission on the papers without oral argument. Accordingly, the hearing set on this motion for February 7, 2022 is vacated and taken off calendar. If the Court determines that a hearing is necessary, one will be reset at a later date. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/02/2022) |
| 115 | Mar 23, 2022 | Request | STIPULATION for Order Amending Scheduled Expert Disclosure and Discovery Dates filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 03/23/2022) |
| 116 | Mar 24, 2022 | Request | ORDER AMENDING SCHEDULED EXPERT DISCLOSURE AND DISCOVERY DATES 115 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Expert Disclosure (Initial): May 6, 2022. Expert Disclosure (Rebuttal): June 17, 2022. Expert Discovery Cut-off: July 29, 2022. (iv) (Entered: 03/24/2022) |
| 117 | Apr 18, 2022 | Request | NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, ORDERING Letter dated April 12, 2002 from Lou Porzilli submitted by Plaintiff Sean Hall, Defendants Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster received on 4/15/2022 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Lou Porzilli is not a party to this action. (iv) (Entered: 04/18/2022) |
| 118 | Apr 20, 2022 | Request | NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, ORDERING Letter dated April 12, 2002 from Lou Porzilli submitted on 4/19/2022 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: Lou Porzilli is not a party to this action. (iv) (Entered: 04/20/2022) |
| 119 | May 3, 2022 | Request | STIPULATION to AMEND Order 116 filed by defendants Big Machine Label Group, Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc, Karl Martin Sandberg, Karl Johan Schuster, Sony ATV Music Publishing, LLC, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 05/03/2022) |
| 120 | May 6, 2022 | Request | ORDER AMENDING SCHEDULED DATES 119 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Final Pretrial Conference and Hearing on Motions in Limine: October 24, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Jury Trial (Est. 5 to 7 Days): November 15, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. (iv) (Entered: 05/06/2022) |
| 121 | May 24, 2022 | Request | [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER RESPONSE ON 05/25/22 SEE DOCKET NO. 123] APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney J. Douglas Baldridge to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. BCACDC-33355503) filed by defendant Taylor Swift. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Certificate of Good Standing, # 4 Certificate of Good Standing, # 5 Certificate of Good Standing, # 6 Certificate of Good Standing, # 7 Certificate of Good Standing, # 8 Proposed Order) (Anderson, Peter) Modified on 5/25/2022 (rolm). (Entered: 05/24/2022) |
| 122 | May 25, 2022 | Request | NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney J. Douglas Baldridge to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. BCACDC-33355503) 121 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(a) Application not complete: state and/or federal courts to which the applicant has been admitted are not listed. Other error(s) with document(s): Failed to list Tennessee State Bar on Application. Submitted duplicate copies of GSC. Eight with application and seven as separate attachments. Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed for either applicant or local counsel. See Instructions for Applicants (1). (lt) (Entered: 05/25/2022) |
| 123 | May 25, 2022 | Request | RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney J. Douglas Baldridge to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. BCACDC-33355503) 121 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The document is stricken and counsel is ordered to file an amended or corrected document by June 3, 2022. In addition to the errors noted in the Notice of Deficiencies (Docket No. 122), the Court did not receive the word-processing version of the proposed Order as required by the Local Rules. (rolm) (Entered: 05/25/2022) |
| 124 | May 25, 2022 | Request | Amended APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney J. Douglas Baldridge to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 5/24/2022, Receipt No. 33355503) filed by defendant Taylor Swift. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Certificate of Good Standing, # 4 Certificate of Good Standing, # 5 Certificate of Good Standing, # 6 Certificate of Good Standing, # 7 Certificate of Good Standing) (Anderson, Peter) (Entered: 05/25/2022) |
| 125 | May 27, 2022 | Request | ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Taylor Swift, designating Peter J. Anderson as local counsel. granting 124 Non-Resident Attorney J. Douglas Baldridge (rolm) (Entered: 05/27/2022) |