v. Reddit, Inc.
| California Northern District Court | |
| Judge: | James Donato |
| Case #: | 3:24-mc-80005 |
| Nature of Suit | 820 Property Rights - Copyrights |
| Cause | 17:101 Copyright Infringement |
| Case Filed: | Jan 09, 2024 |
| Terminated: | May 24, 2024 |
In Re
Reddit, Inc.
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Movant
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc.
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Movant
Cinetel Films, Inc.
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Movant
Family of the Year Productions, LLC
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Movant
Killing Link Distribution, LLC
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Movant
Laundry Films, Inc.
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Movant
Screen Media Ventures, LLC
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Movant
Voltage Holdings, LLC
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GPO
Feb 07 2024
ORDER by Judge Thomas S. Hixson re 16 Motion to Compel, 17 Motion for Joinder. (tshlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/7/2024) |
| Docket last updated: 05/07/2025 11:59 PM PDT |
| Monday, December 30, 2024 | ||
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appeal
USCA Order
Thu 01/02 8:43 AM
ORDER of USCA as to41 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit, filed by Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Killing Link Distribution, LLC (msr, COURT STAFF) |
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| Monday, September 23, 2024 | ||
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misc
Transcript
Mon 09/23 6:58 AM
Transcript of Proceedings held on May 16, 2024, before Judge James Donato. Court Reporter Ana Dub, RDR, CRR, telephone number 415-290-1651/ana_dub@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/14/2024. (amd, COURT STAFF) |
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| Sunday, July 14, 2024 | ||
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misc
Transcript
Sun 07/14 4:49 PM
Transcript of Proceedings held on May 16, 2024, before Judge James Donato. Court Reporter Ana Dub, RDR, CRR, telephone number 415-290-1651/ana_dub@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/15/2024. (amd, COURT STAFF) |
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| Monday, July 08, 2024 | ||
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appeal
Transcript Designation Form
Mon 07/08 4:51 PM
Transcript Designation Form for proceedings held on 5/16/2024 before Judge Judge James Donato, re41 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit, Transcript due by 8/9/2024. (Culpepper, Kerry) |
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| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | ||
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appeal
USCA Case Number
Tue 06/25 5:59 PM
USCA Notice of Docketing and Case Number 24-3893 for41 Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit, filed by Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Killing Link Distribution, LLC. (tn, COURT STAFF) |
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| Monday, June 17, 2024 | ||
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appeal
Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit
Mon 06/17 4:56 PM
NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Killing Link Distribution, LLC, Screen Media Ventures, LLC. Appeal of Order on Motion to Compel, Order on Motion for Joinder26 , Motion Hearing, Terminate Motions, Order on Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief37 (Appeal fee of $605 receipt number ACANDC-19528597 paid.) (Culpepper, Kerry) |
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| Saturday, June 15, 2024 | ||
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misc
Transcript Order
Sat 06/15 4:50 PM
TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on May 16, 2024 before Judge James Donato by Killing Link Distribution, LLC, Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC, for Court Reporter Ana Dub. (Culpepper, Kerry) |
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| Thursday, June 13, 2024 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Terminate Motions
Thu 06/13 2:44 PM
ORDER. The request for an extension of time to file a notice of appeal, Dkt. No. 38, is denied for lack of good cause. Signed by Judge James Donato on 6/13/2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc1, COURT STAFF) |
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| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Document
Wed 06/12 7:55 PM
First MOTION for Extension of Time to File UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR 30 DAY EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE NOTICE OF APPEAL filed by Killing Link Distribution, LLC, Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC.(Culpepper, Kerry) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Kerry S. Culpepper,
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Att: 2
Proposed Order
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| Thursday, May 16, 2024 | ||
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minutes
Motion Hearing ~Util - Terminate Motions Order on Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Fri 05/24 10:57 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge James Donato: Motion Hearing held on 5/16/2024.Total Time in Court: 15 minutes. Court Reporter: Ana Dubb. (jdlc1, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 5/16/2024) |
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| Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | ||
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respm
Reply to Opposition/Response
Tue 03/12 2:33 PM
REPLY filed byFamily of the Year Productions, LLC, Killing Link Distribution, LLC, Laundry Films, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC.(Culpepper, Kerry) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit "A",
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Att: 2
Exhibit "B"
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| Monday, March 11, 2024 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Terminate Motions Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
Mon 03/11 1:54 PM
ORDER. For Dkt. No. 34, the motion, Dkt. No. 29, will be heard on May 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Signed by Judge James Donato on 3/11/2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc1, COURT STAFF) |
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| Wednesday, March 06, 2024 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 03/06 12:19 PM
MOTION NOTICE OF HEARING ON PLAINTIFFS MOTION [DOC. #29] FOR DE NOVO DETERMINATION OF DISPOSITIVE MATTER REFERRED TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND/OR RELIEF FROM NONDISPOSITIVE PRETRIAL ORDER OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE re29 First MOTION MOTION FOR DE NOVO DETERMINATION OF DISPOSITIVE MATTER REFERRED TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND/OR RELIEF FROM NONDISPOSITIVE PRETRIAL ORDER OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE re26 Order on Motion to Compel, Order on Motion for Joinder filed by Family of the Year Productions, LLC, Killing Link Distribution, LLC, Laundry Films, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC. Responses due by 3/5/2024. Replies due by 3/12/2024. (Culpepper, Kerry) |
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| Tuesday, March 05, 2024 | ||
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respm
Opposition/Response to Motion
Tue 03/05 4:25 PM
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE filed byReddit, Inc.. (Schwartz, Julie) |
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| Monday, February 26, 2024 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
Mon 02/26 4:35 PM
ORDER. A status conference is set for May 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 11, 19th Floor. Signed by Judge James Donato on 2/26/2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jdlc1, COURT STAFF) |
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| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | ||
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order
Order Reassigning Case ~Util - Case Assigned/Reassigned
Tue 02/20 2:42 PM
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge James Donato for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson no longer assigned to case, Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras.. Signed by Clerk on 2/20/2024.(ark, COURT STAFF) |
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Att: 1
Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording
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oth_evt
Clerk's Notice of Impending Reassignment - Text Only
Tue 02/20 1:04 PM
CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (tshlc1, COURT STAFF) |
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Tue 02/20 12:13 PM
First MOTION MOTION FOR DE NOVO DETERMINATION OF DISPOSITIVE MATTER REFERRED TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND/OR RELIEF FROM NONDISPOSITIVE PRETRIAL ORDER OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE re26 Order on Motion to Compel, Order on Motion for Joinder filed by Family of the Year Productions, LLC, Killing Link Distribution, LLC, Laundry Films, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC. Responses due by 3/5/2024. Replies due by 3/12/2024.(Culpepper, Kerry) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order,
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Att: 2
copy of unpublished decision Digital Shape Tech,
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Att: 3
copy of unpublished decision Cablevision
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| Thursday, February 15, 2024 | ||
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Statement of Non-Opposition
Thu 02/15 3:03 PM
Statement of Non-Opposition re27 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION Leave to Augment Record to include Exhibits "A", "B" and "C" filed byReddit, Inc.. (Schottlaender, Hayden) |
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| Wednesday, February 14, 2024 | ||
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motion
Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11
Wed 02/14 12:39 PM
ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION Leave to Augment Record to include Exhibits "A", "B" and "C" filed by Family of the Year Productions, LLC, Killing Link Distribution, LLC, Laundry Films, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC. Responses due by 2/20/2024.(Culpepper, Kerry) |
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Att: 1
Decl of Kerry Culpepper,
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Att: 2
Exhibit "A",
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Att: 3
Exhibit "B",
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Att: 4
Exhibit "C",
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Att: 5
Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, February 07, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Compel Order on Motion for Joinder
Wed 02/07 2:38 PM
ORDER by Judge Thomas S. Hixson re 16 Motion to Compel, 17 Motion for Joinder. (tshlc1, COURT STAFF) |
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| Tuesday, February 06, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Stipulation
Tue 02/06 2:12 PM
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson granting 24 Stipulation requesting to appear by telephone at hearing. (rmm2, COURT STAFF) |
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motion
Stipulation and Proposed Order
Tue 02/06 10:29 AM
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER REDDIT, INC.S STIPULATED ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION FOR TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE filed by Reddit, Inc..(Schottlaender, Hayden) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Appear by Telephone
Tue 01/30 1:09 PM
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson granting 22 Motion to Appear by Telephone. (rmm2, COURT STAFF) |
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| Friday, January 26, 2024 | ||
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motion
Appear by Telephone
Fri 01/26 10:59 PM
MOTION to Appear by Telephone Motion for leave to appear remotely at hearing filed by Family of the Year Productions, LLC, Killing Link Distribution, LLC, Laundry Films, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC.(Culpepper, Kerry) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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respm
Reply to Opposition/Response
Fri 01/26 6:26 PM
REPLY filed byFamily of the Year Productions, LLC, Killing Link Distribution, LLC, Laundry Films, Inc., Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC.(Culpepper, Kerry) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit Decl. of Kerry Culpepper,
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Att: 2
Exhibit "1"
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| Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | ||
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respm
Opposition/Response to Motion
Tue 01/23 2:57 PM
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (Motion to Compel Dkt. 1) filed byReddit, Inc..(Schottlaender, Hayden) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order Denying Motion to Compel,
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Att: 2
Declaration of Hayden M. Schottlaender
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| Monday, January 22, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Mon 01/22 9:32 AM
ORDER RELATING CASE. The court finds that the cases are not related: 23-mc-80173-LB and 24-mc-80005-TSH. Signed by Judge Laurel Beeler on 01/22/2024. (ejk, COURT STAFF) |
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| Friday, January 19, 2024 | ||
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notice
Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, or Rule 7.1 Disclosures
Fri 01/19 9:04 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Family of the Year Productions, LLC, Killing Link Distribution, LLC, Laundry Films, Inc. (Culpepper, Kerry) |
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motion
Joinder
Fri 01/19 8:53 PM
MOTION for Joinder filed by Laundry Films, Inc., Killing Link Distribution, LLC, Family of the Year Productions, LLC. (Culpepper, Kerry) |
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motion
Compel
Fri 01/19 8:25 PM
MOTION to Compel Notice of Hearing on Feb. 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m filed by Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC. Motion Hearing set for 2/15/2024 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Responses due by 2/2/2024. Replies due by 2/9/2024. (Culpepper, Kerry) |
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| Thursday, January 18, 2024 | ||
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notice
Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, or Rule 7.1 Disclosures
Thu 01/18 5:12 PM
Certificate of Interested Entities by Reddit, Inc. and Certification of Conflicts (Schottlaender, Hayden) |
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order
Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice
Thu 01/18 11:25 AM
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson granting 11 Motion for Pro Hac Vice. (rmm2, COURT STAFF) |
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| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | ||
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notice
Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, or Rule 7.1 Disclosures
Wed 01/17 6:32 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Reddit, Inc. (Schwartz, Julie) |
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misc
Response ( Non Motion )
Wed 01/17 6:31 PM
RESPONSE re5 Order, (dated January 10, 2024) by Reddit, Inc.. (Schwartz, Julie) |
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| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | ||
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motion
Pro Hac Vice
Tue 01/16 3:00 PM
MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-19024647.) filed by Reddit, Inc..(Schottlaender, Hayden) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of Good Standing
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 01/16 2:51 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jameson Ullman for Reddit, Inc. (Ullman, Jameson) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 01/16 2:46 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Julie Erin Schwartz for Reddit, Inc. (Schwartz, Julie) |
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| Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | ||
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notice
Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, or Rule 7.1 Disclosures
Wed 01/10 5:17 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. for Screen Media Ventures, LLC. (Culpepper, Kerry) |
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service
Certificate/Proof of Service
Wed 01/10 12:23 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC re5 Order, (Culpepper, Kerry) |
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order
Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice
Wed 01/10 11:52 AM
ORDER by Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson granting 2 Motion for Pro Hac Vice. (rmm2, COURT STAFF) |
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order
Order
Wed 01/10 11:51 AM
ORDER re 1 Motion to Compel. Reddit shall file a statement by January 17, 2024 stating whether it consents to having this matter transferred to the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court. Movants shall serve this order on Reddit and file proof of service by January 11, 2024. Signed by Judge Thomas S. Hixson on 1/10/2024. (tshlc1, COURT STAFF) |
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Order
Wed 01/10 11:49 AM
ORDER DENYING REQUEST TO EXPEDITE BRIEFING SCHEUDLE re 1 Motion to Compel filed by Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC. Signed by Judge Thomas S. Hixson on 1/10/2024. (tshlc1, COURT STAFF) |
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utility
~Util - Case Assigned by Intake
Wed 01/10 8:25 AM
Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening. Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 1/24/2024. (as, COURT STAFF) |
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| Tuesday, January 09, 2024 | ||
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motion
Pro Hac Vice
Tue 01/09 4:47 PM
MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-19006147.) filed by Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC.(Culpepper, Kerry) |
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Att: 1
DC Certificate of Good Standing
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cmp
Motion to Compel (Miscellaneous Case Opening)
Tue 01/09 2:27 PM
MOTION TO COMPEL against Reddit, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 52, receipt number ACANDC-19005024.). Filed by Screen Media Ventures, LLC, Voltage Holdings, LLC.(Clinton, Tobi) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Kerry S. Culpepper,
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Att: 2
Exhibit "1",
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Att: 3
Exhibit "2",
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Att: 4
Proposed Order Proposed Order on Motion to Compel,
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Att: 5
Proposed Order Proposed Order on Motion for Expedited Briefing,
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Att: 6
Certificate/Proof of Service
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