Lauren J. Salkin v. Taylor J. Sheridan et al
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| Judge: | Andre Birotte Jr |
| Referred: | Anna Y Park |
| Case #: | 2:26-cv-09339 |
| Nature of Suit | 820 Property Rights - Copyrights |
| Cause | 17:101 Copyright Infringement |
| Case Filed: | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Last checked: Monday Oct 05, 2026 12:54 AM PDT |
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Defendant
Art Linson
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John Linson
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Defendant
Taylor J. Sheridan
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Defendant
101 Studios, LLC
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Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation
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Bosque Ranch Productions, Inc
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Does
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Elevate Entertainment, LLC
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Linson Entertainment, Inc
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NBCUniversal Media, LLC
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Paramount Global
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Defendant
Viacom International, Inc.
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Plaintiff
Lauren J. Salkin
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 11/05/2026 11:59 PM PST |
| Monday, September 28, 2026 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 09/28 5:56 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. upon Taylor J. Sheridan waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2026, answer due 11/23/2026. Waiver of Service signed by David Grossman. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 09/28 5:55 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. upon Paramount Global waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2026, answer due 11/23/2026. Waiver of Service signed by David Grossman. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 09/28 5:54 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. upon Viacom International, Inc. waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2026, answer due 11/23/2026. Waiver of Service signed by David Grossman. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 09/28 5:52 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. upon NBCUniversal Media, LLC waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2026, answer due 11/23/2026. Waiver of Service signed by David Grossman. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 09/28 5:51 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. upon John Linson waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2026, answer due 11/23/2026. Waiver of Service signed by David Grossman. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 09/28 5:50 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. upon Art Linson waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2026, answer due 11/23/2026. Waiver of Service signed by David Grossman. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 09/28 5:49 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. upon Linson Entertainment, Inc waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2026, answer due 11/23/2026. Waiver of Service signed by David Grossman. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 09/28 5:47 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. upon Elevate Entertainment, LLC waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2026, answer due 11/23/2026. Waiver of Service signed by David Grossman. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 09/28 5:45 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. upon Bosque Ranch Productions, Inc waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2026, answer due 11/23/2026. Waiver of Service signed by David Grossman. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 09/28 5:44 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. upon Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2026, answer due 11/23/2026. Waiver of Service signed by David Grossman. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 09/28 5:42 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. upon 101 Studios, LLC waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2026, answer due 11/23/2026. Waiver of Service signed by David Grossman. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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order
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 09/04 1:52 PM
ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr: granting23 Non-Resident Attorney Nicole Khalouian APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin, designating Ashley Fickel as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 09/04 1:51 PM
ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr: granting22 Non-Resident Attorney Kieran M. Corcoran APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin, designating Ashley Fickel as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) |
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 09/04 1:50 PM
ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr: granting21 Non-Resident Attorney Paul B. Lackey APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin, designating Ashley Fickel as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) |
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| Thursday, September 03, 2026 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Thu 09/03 11:11 AM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Nicole Khalouian to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-43224870) filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Proposed Order
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Thu 09/03 11:07 AM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Kieran M. Corcoran to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-43224799) filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Proposed Order
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Appear Pro Hac Vice (G-64)
Thu 09/03 11:01 AM
APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Paul B. Lackey to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $450 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-43224620) filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Proposed Order
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| Monday, August 31, 2026 | ||
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order
Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
Mon 08/31 10:16 AM
INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (evc) |
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Copyright/Patent/Trademark (CV-31) (Notice to Counsel) - optional html form
Fri 08/28 3:34 PM
NOTICE TO COUNSEL RE: Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements. Counsel shall file the appropriate AO-120 and/or AO-121 form with the Clerk within 10 days. (aus) |
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Summons Issued (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Fri 08/28 3:30 PM
21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 as to Defendants 101 Studios, LLC, Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation, Bosque Ranch Productions, Inc, Elevate Entertainment, LLC, Art Linson, John Linson, Linson Entertainment, Inc, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Paramount Global, Taylor J. Sheridan, Viacom International, Inc.. (aus) |
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Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form
Fri 08/28 3:09 PM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (aus) |
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Fri 08/28 3:08 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (aus) |
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Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form
Fri 08/28 3:08 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and Magistrate Judge Anna Y. Park. (aus) |
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Summons Request
Fri 08/21 11:02 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Fri 08/21 11:02 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Summons Request
Fri 08/21 11:01 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Summons Request
Fri 08/21 10:59 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Fri 08/21 10:58 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Fri 08/21 10:57 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Summons Request
Fri 08/21 10:56 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Summons Request
Fri 08/21 10:55 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Summons Request
Fri 08/21 10:54 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Summons Request
Fri 08/21 10:52 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Summons Request
Fri 08/21 10:51 AM
Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
Fri 08/21 10:36 AM
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin, identifying TAYLOR SHERIDAN, an individual; JOHN LINSON, an individual; ART LINSON, an individual; BOSQUE RANCH PRODUCTIONS, INC., a California corporation; LINSON ENTERTAINMENT, INC., a California corporation; PARAMOUNT GLOBAL (f/k/a Viacom CBS Inc.), a Delaware corporation; VIACOM INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Delaware corporation; 101 STUDIOS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation; ELEVATE ENTERTAINMENT, LLC, a California limited liability company. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
Fri 08/21 10:31 AM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Fickel, Ashley) |
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Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Fri 08/21 10:27 AM
COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-43116029 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff Lauren J. Salkin. (Attorney Ashley R Fickel added to party Lauren J. Salkin(pty:pla))(Fickel, Ashley) |
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