New York Eastern District Court
Judge:Carol Bagley Amon
Referred: Steven L Tiscione
Case #: 1:15-cv-04078
Nature of Suit820 Property Rights - Copyrights
Cause17:101 Copyright Infringement
Case Filed:Jul 10, 2015
Terminated:Dec 08, 2016
Last checked: Wednesday Jan 06, 2016 9:19 AM EST
Defendant
Aftermath Records
Represented By
Eric Joseph Shimanoff
Cowan Liebowitz & Latman
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Defendant
Interscope Records
Represented By
Eric Joseph Shimanoff
Cowan Liebowitz & Latman
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Defendant
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Defendant
TopDawg Entertainment Inc.
Defendant
Universal Music Group, Inc.
Represented By
Eric Joseph Shimanoff
Cowan Liebowitz & Latman
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Plaintiff
Giordano Cipriani
Represented By
John T. Lillis, Jr.
Kennedy, Lillis, Schmidt & English
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Docket last updated: 8 hours ago
Monday, December 12, 2016
30 30 notice Notice of Report on Copyright AO121 Mon 12/12 3:39 PM
Notice of Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or appeal Regarding a Copyright. (Rocco, Christine)
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Att: 1 Order dismissing case
Thursday, December 08, 2016
29 29 order Order Dismissing Case Thu 12/08 4:15 PM
ORDER DISMISSING CASE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i), Plaintiff hereby voluntarily dismisses the above-captioned action against all Defendants with prejudice. Ordered by Judge Carol Bagley Amon on 12/6/2016. (Fernandez, Erica)
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Tuesday, December 06, 2016
28 28 notice Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Tue 12/06 12:31 PM
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Giordano Cipriani (Lillis, John)
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Monday, November 28, 2016
utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Mon 11/28 10:14 AM
Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Steven L. Tiscione. Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go no longer assigned to the case. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our[LINK:website] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (Marziliano, August)
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Thursday, November 03, 2016
27 27 misc Letter Status Report Thu 11/03 5:01 PM
Letter by Aftermath Records, Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, TopDawg Entertainment Inc., Universal Music Group, Inc., STATUS REPORT by Aftermath Records, Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, TopDawg Entertainment Inc., Universal Music Group, Inc. (Shimanoff, Eric)
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Thursday, October 20, 2016
26 26 motion Extension of Time to File Document Thu 10/20 1:32 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Stipulation of Settlement and Dismissal by Giordano Cipriani. (Lillis, John)
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order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Thu 10/20 3:28 PM
ORDER granting26 Motion for Extension of Time to File: On consent of the parties, the Stipulation of Settlement and Dismissal is due November 3, 2016. (Sessions, Matthew)
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016
order Scheduling Order Wed 09/21 1:11 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: In light of settlement, the 10/5/2016 telephone conference is canceled. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go on 9/21/2016. (Hugh, Lewis)
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016
minutes Pre Motion Conference Tue 09/20 3:13 PM
Minute Entry for pre-motion conference held before Judge Carol Bagley Amon on September 20, 2016. Appearances: For plaintiff - John T. Lillis. For defendants - Eric Joseph Shimanoff. As stated on the record, the parties reached a settlement. The Court instructed the parties to file a stipulation of settlement and dismissal by October 20, 2016. (Court Reporter Charleane Heading.) (Sessions, Matthew)
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Monday, August 29, 2016
25 25 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Mon 08/29 11:22 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re24 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference regarding Defendants' Anticipated Motion Pursuant to Rule 42(b) to Bifurcate the Issue of Causation for Purposes of Fact and Expert Discovery and Summary Judgment filed by All Plaintiffs. (Lillis, John)
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order Order on Motion for Pre Motion Conference Mon 08/29 3:32 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER re24 : A pre-motion conference on Defendants' Anticipated Motion Pursuant to Rule 42(b) to Bifurcate the Issue of Causation for Purposes of Fact and Expert Discovery and Summary Judgment will be held on September 20, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 10D South before Judge Carol Bagley Amon. (Sessions, Matthew)
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Monday, August 22, 2016
24 24 motion Pre Motion Conference Mon 08/22 12:03 PM
Letter MOTION for pre motion conference regarding Defendants' Anticipated Motion Pursuant to Rule 42(b) to Bifurcate the Issue of Causation for Purposes of Fact and Expert Discovery and Summary Judgment by Aftermath Records, Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, TopDawg Entertainment Inc., Universal Music Group, Inc.. (Shimanoff, Eric)
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Friday, August 12, 2016
minutes Status Conference Settlement Conference ~Util - Set Hearings Tue 08/16 4:45 PM
Minute Entry for Status/Settlement Conference held on 8/12/2016 before Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go: Appearances by J. Lillis, Jr. for plaintiff; E. Shimanoff for defendants. Settlement discussions held and continued to 10/5/2016 at 4:30 p.m. (by tel.). The parties should exchange information discussed to facilitate discussions. Fact discovery must be completed by 12/15/2016. (Hugh, Lewis)
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
order Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference Wed 07/20 10:14 AM
ORDER granting23 Motion to Adjourn Conference: The status conference on 07/29/2016 is adjourned to 08/12/2016 at 11:00 a.m. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go on 7/20/2016. (Hugh, Lewis)
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
23 23 motion Adjourn Conference Tue 07/19 4:15 PM
Letter MOTION to Adjourn Conference scheduled for July 29, 2016 by Aftermath Records, Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, TopDawg Entertainment Inc., Universal Music Group, Inc.. (Shimanoff, Eric)
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order Scheduling Order Tue 07/19 10:52 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER: A status conference is set for 7/29/2016 at 02:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go on 7/19/2016. (Hugh, Lewis)
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
adr Report of Mediation(Settled/Unsettled) Thu 07/14 10:22 AM
REPORT of Mediation unsettled. Mediation Report available at:(www.nyed.uscourts.gov/mediation) to be filed with ADR Administrator within two weeks following mediation session.Mediation Report due by 7/28/2016. (Weinstein, Robyn)
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Friday, May 06, 2016
22 22 adr Selection of Mediator Fri 05/06 10:25 AM
SELECTION OF MEDIATOR Kim J Landsman selected as Mediator. The first mediation session will take place on June 14, 2016, 10 am, New York, NY. Seven days on or before the session date, counsel shall file with the Mediator their client's mediation statement summarizing the facts,legal issues, particulars of any prior settlement discussions, and the name and title of the client or client representative with full settlement authority who will attend the mediation in person. Attendance in person is required of the trial attorney, insurance adjuster, and client or client representative with full settlement authority.. The Confidentiality Stipulation will be signed at the mediation session by all participants and the Mediator and returned to Robyn Weinstein, ADR Administrator, Robyn_Weinstein@nyed.uscourts.gov or fax (718) 613-2333. Contact information for the Mediator is on the docket sheet. Questionnaire for Attorneys in Mediated Cases (www.nyed.uscourts.gov/mediation) to be filed with Robyn Weinstein within two weeks following mediation session.Report of Mediation due by 8/8/2016. (Shimanoff, Eric)
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
21 21 cmp Amended Complaint Wed 04/27 8:43 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT (SECOND) against Aftermath Records, Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, TopDawg Entertainment Inc., Universal Music Group, Inc., filed by Giordano Cipriani. (Lillis, John)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Twins Photograph,
Att: 2 Twins Photograph Copyright Registration,
Att: 3 Top Dawg Infringing Use on YouTube Website,
Att: 4 Top Dawg Infringing Use on its Website,
Att: 5 Lamar Infringing Use on Facebook Website,
Att: 6 Lamar Infringing Use on YouTube Website,
Att: 7 Interscope Infringing Use on YouTube Website
20 20 order Order Referring Case to Mediation Wed 04/27 10:00 AM
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation: Selection of Mediator due by 5/16/2016. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go on 4/27/2016. (Hugh, Lewis)
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adr Mediation Instructions Wed 04/27 10:08 AM
MEDIATION INSTRUCTIONS sent to Counsel. Mediation Instructions for Counsel is found on Court's ADR website at https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr-forms. Counsel are to select a mediator, schedule the first mediation session, and file the name of the mediator, date, time and place of the first mediation session via CM/ECF using the event Selection of Mediator. For a list of the EDNY Mediators and their qualifications, see the Court's website at https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr/Mediation/displayAll.cfm. EDNY Mediators are compensated in accordance with EDNY Local Civil Rule 83.8(f)(1)[formerly EDNY Local Civil Rule 83.11(f)(1)]. The Confidentiality Stipulation on the Court's ADR website which can be found at: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr-forms. The Confidentiality Stipulation is to be signed at the mediation session by all participants, including the mediator, and sent via email to Robyn_Weinstein@nyed.uscourts.gov. In accordance with Administrative Order 2004-08 electronic filing became mandatory in the Eastern District of New York for all cases,(pro se cases are excluded). Upon completion of the mediation, both parties must fill out a Mediation Report which can be found at: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr-forms. The Mediation Report must e-mailed to Robyn Weinstein at Robyn_Weinstein@nyed.uscourts.gov within two weeks following mediation session. (Weinstein, Robyn)
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
minutes Pre Motion Conference Tue 04/26 4:18 PM
Minute Entry for pre-motion conference held before Judge Carol Bagley Amon on April 26, 2016. Appearances: For plaintiff - John Lillis. For defendants - Eric Schimanoff. Plaintiff's amended complaint to be filed by April 27, 2016. Parties to pursue mediation. If those efforts are unsuccessful, the parties may file a proposed motion schedule for defendants' motion to dismiss for the Court's approval. (Court Reporter Gene Rudolph.) (Day, Allison)
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minutes Status Conference Wed 04/27 9:50 AM
Minute Entry for Status Conference held on 4/26/2016 before Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go: Appearances by J. Lillis, Jr. for plaintiff; E. Shimanoff for defendants. As discussed, this matter will be referred to Court annexed mediation. The parties must select a mediator by 5/6/2016 and complete mediation by 7/1/2016. (Hugh, Lewis)
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Friday, April 08, 2016
19 19 notice Notice of Change of Address/Firm/Email Fri 04/08 3:22 PM
NOTICE of Change of ADDRESS by Eric Joseph Shimanoff (Shimanoff, Eric)
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Thursday, March 24, 2016
utility Set Deadlines/Hearings Thu 03/24 10:47 AM
RESCHEDULING NOTICE: In light of18 , the pre-motion conference set for April 13, 2016, is rescheduled to April 26, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 10D South before Chief Judge Carol Bagley Amon. (Day, Allison)
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order Scheduling Order Thu 03/24 6:26 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: The initial conference to follow Chief Judge Amon's pre-motion conference is adjourned to 4/26/2016 at 3:30 p.m. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go on 3/24/2016. (Hugh, Lewis)
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Tuesday, March 15, 2016
18 18 misc Letter Tue 03/15 3:19 PM
Letter Motion to Adjourn by Aftermath Records, Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, TopDawg Entertainment Inc., Universal Music Group, Inc. (Shimanoff, Eric)
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17 17 order Order(Other) Tue 03/15 11:05 AM
ORDER GOVERNING DISCOVERY. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go on 3/15/2016. (Hugh, Lewis)
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16 16 order Scheduling Order Tue 03/15 11:04 AM
ORDER GOVERNING INITIAL CONFERENCE AND REQUIRED DISCLOSURE: An initial conference to follow Chief Judge Amon's pre-motion conference will be held in the above-captioned case on April 13, 2016, at 3:30 p.m., before Marilyn D. Go, United States Magistrate Judge, in Courtroom No. 11C at the United States Courthouse, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York. Parties must discuss the matters set forth in the attached order and questionnaire. Counsel for plaintiff is responsible for confirming that all necessary participants are aware of this conference. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go on 3/15/2016. (Hugh, Lewis)
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Monday, March 14, 2016
order Order on Motion for Pre Motion Conference Mon 03/14 4:06 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER re14 ,15 : A pre-motion conference on defendants' proposed motion to dismiss and plaintiff's request for leave to amend will be held on April 13, 2016, at 3:00pm in Courtroom 10D South before Chief Judge Carol Bagley Amon. (Day, Allison)
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Friday, March 11, 2016
15 15 misc Letter Fri 03/11 12:47 PM
Letter in response to the March 4, 2016 pre-motion letter submitted by defendants' counsel (Docket No. 14) by Giordano Cipriani (Lillis, John)
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Friday, March 04, 2016
14 14 motion Pre Motion Conference Fri 03/04 12:33 PM
Letter MOTION for pre motion conference regarding Defendants' Anticipated Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by Aftermath Records, Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, TopDawg Entertainment Inc., Universal Music Group, Inc.. (Shimanoff, Eric)
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Monday, February 29, 2016
minutes Settlement Conference Tue 03/01 5:30 PM
Minute Entry for Settlement Conference held on 2/29/2016 before Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go: Appearances by J. Lillis, Jr. for plaintiff; E. Shimanoff for defendant. The parties are too far apart in settlement and are urged to reconsider. Defendant may send a letter to Chief Judge Amon by 3/4/15 requesting a pre-motion conference and any response must be filed by 3/11/16. (Hugh, Lewis)
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Friday, February 12, 2016
order Order on Motion for Pre Motion Conference Fri 02/12 3:07 PM
ORDER re13 . An entry dated January 25, 2016, on the docket sheet indicates that defendants are withdrawing this request. Accordingly, no conference will be scheduled. So Ordered by Chief Judge Carol Bagley Amon on February 12, 2016. (Day, Allison)
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Monday, January 25, 2016
minutes Settlement Conference ~Util - Set Hearings Mon 01/25 4:48 PM
Minute Entry for Settlement Conference held on 1/25/2016 before Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go: Appearances by J. Lillis for plaintiff; E. Shimanoff for defendants. Preliminary settlement discussions held and counsel shall continue with discussions and the exchange of information that will facilitate discussions. The parties agreed that the time for defendants to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint is extended to 3/25/16 and counsel for defendants agreed to withdraw the request for a pre-motion conference with Chief Judge Amon. Next conference scheduled for 2/29/2016 at 10:00 a.m. (by tel.) (Hugh, Lewis)
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016
order Scheduling Order Tue 01/19 12:33 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: A telephone conference to discuss settlement and case management, including a future date for an in person conference is set for 1/25/2016 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go on 1/19/2016. (Hugh, Lewis)
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Wednesday, December 02, 2015
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Wed 12/02 10:53 AM
ORDER granting on consent12 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants' time to answer or otherwise respond to the amended complaint is extended to 1/15/2016. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go on 12/2/2015. (Proujansky, Josh)
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Tuesday, December 01, 2015
12 12 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Tue 12/01 6:06 PM
Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re8 Amended Complaint,, by Aftermath Records, Interscope Records, Universal Music Group, Inc.. (Shimanoff, Eric)
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Friday, November 20, 2015
11 11 service Summons Returned Executed Fri 11/20 2:54 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Giordano Cipriani. Kendrick Lamar Duckworth served on 11/11/2015, answer due 12/2/2015. (Lillis, John)
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Tuesday, November 03, 2015
10 10 motion Extension of Time to File Document Tue 11/03 12:56 PM
First MOTION for Extension of Time to File and complete service on defendants for good cause by Giordano Cipriani. (Lillis, John)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Tue 11/03 3:08 PM
ORDER granting10 Motion for Extension of Time to Serve to 1/7/16 for good cause shown pursuant to FRCP 4(m). Ordered by Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go on 11/3/2015. (Proujansky, Josh)
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015
9 9 service Summons Issued Tue 10/20 9:51 AM
Summons Issued as to Aftermath Records, Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, TopDawg Entertainment Inc., Universal Music Group, Inc. (Fernandez, Erica)
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Att: 1 Kendrick Lamar Duckworth c/o TopDawg Entertainment Summons,
Att: 2 Universal Music Group, Inc. Summons,
Att: 3 TopDawg Entertainment Inc. d/b/a Top Dawg Entertainment Summons,
Att: 4 Interscope Records Summons
Friday, October 16, 2015
8 8 cmp Amended Complaint Fri 10/16 4:07 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Giordano Cipriani. (Lillis, John)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit 3,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit 4,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit 5,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit 6,
Att: 7 Exhibit Exhibit 7,
Att: 8 Proposed Summons Aftermath Records d/b/a Aftermath Entertainment,
Att: 9 Proposed Summons Kendrick Lamar Duckworth c/o TopDawg Entertainment,
Att: 10 Proposed Summons Universal Music Group, Inc.,
Att: 11 Proposed Summons TopDawg Entertainment Inc. d/b/a Top Dawg Entertainment,
Att: 12 Proposed Summons Interscope Records
Friday, September 25, 2015
7 7 order Order(Other) Fri 09/25 1:46 PM
ORDER: Even though this action was commenced on July 10, 2015, returns of service have not been filed as to all the named defendants. The plaintiff is reminded that Rule 4(m) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires that service be completed within 120 days after commencement of an action and that the time to serve expires on November 7, 2015 . When service has been completed as to the remaining defendants to be served, plaintiff must promptly file returns of service. If timely service cannot be made, plaintiff should move to extend the time for service before the deadline set forth above. If service is not completed within 120 days or any extended time period, this Court may sua sponte dismiss an action without prejudice.. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go on 9/25/2015. (Hugh, Lewis)
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015
6 6 service Summons Returned Executed Wed 08/12 11:40 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Giordano Cipriani. TopDawg Entertainment Inc. served on 7/15/2015, answer due 8/5/2015. (Lillis, John)
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Monday, July 13, 2015
5 5 notice Notice of Report on Copyright AO121 Mon 07/13 10:16 AM
Notice of Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or appeal Regarding a Copyright. (Rocco, Christine)
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Att: 1 complaint
4 4 service Summons Issued Mon 07/13 9:49 AM
Summons Issued as to Aftermath Records, Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, TopDawg Entertainment Inc.. (Davis, Kimberly)
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Att: 1 Summons,
Att: 2 Summons,
Att: 3 Summons
3 3 misc Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening Mon 07/13 9:39 AM
This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (Davis, Kimberly)
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2 2 misc Clerks Notice of Rule 73 Mon 07/13 9:39 AM
In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to the Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. The form may also be accessed at the following link: http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO085.pdf . You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences . Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. (Davis, Kimberly)
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utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Mon 07/13 9:39 AM
Case Assigned to Chief Judge Carol Bagley Amon and Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go. (Davis, Kimberly)
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Friday, July 10, 2015
1 1 cmp Complaint Fri 07/10 5:13 PM
COMPLAINT against Aftermath Records, Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, TopDawg Entertainment Inc. filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0207-7875283 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -NO,, filed by Giordano Cipriani. (Lillis, John)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Proposed Summons Kendrick Lamar Duckworth,
Att: 3 Proposed Summons TopDawg Entertainment Inc.,
Att: 4 Proposed Summons Interscope Records,
Att: 5 Proposed Summons Aftermath Records,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit 1,
Att: 7 Exhibit Exhibit 2,
Att: 8 Exhibit Exhibit 3,
Att: 9 Exhibit Exhibit 4,
Att: 10 Exhibit Exhibit 5,
Att: 11 Exhibit Exhibit 6,
Att: 12 Exhibit Exhibit 7