COLVIN et al v. TARANTINO et al
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| Judge: | Tanya S Chutkan |
| Case #: | 1:15-cv-02250 |
| Nature of Suit | 820 Property Rights - Copyrights |
| Cause | 17:101 Copyright Infringement |
| Case Filed: | Dec 24, 2015 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Jun 21, 2016 5:09 AM EDT |
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Defendant
COLUMBIA PICTURES, INC.
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Defendant
QUENTIN TARANTINO
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Represented By
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Defendant
THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY
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Defendant
UNNAMED DOES 1-50
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Defendant
WEINSTEIN COMPANY
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
TORRANCE COLVIN
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
OSCAR COLVIN, JR.
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 12/25/2024 11:59 PM EST |
| Thursday, January 26, 2017 | ||
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order
.Order
Thu 01/26 6:14 PM
ORDER OF DISMISSAL. In light of the Joint Stipulation of Dismissal filed by the parties28 , this action is hereby dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). Each party to bear its own costs and fees. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 1/26/17. (DJS) |
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| Tuesday, January 24, 2017 | ||
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notice
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
Tue 01/24 12:15 PM
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Defendants (Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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| Tuesday, January 03, 2017 | ||
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Set/Reset Deadlines
Tue 01/03 7:09 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Stipulation of Dismissal or Status Report due by 1/25/2017 (zsm) |
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| Wednesday, December 28, 2016 | ||
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order
.Order
Wed 12/28 5:10 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the Second Joint Status Report27 filed by the Parties, it is hereby ordered that the Parties shall file a joint stipulation of dismissal or a joint status report and proposed order by January 25, 2017. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/28/16. (DJS) |
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| Tuesday, December 27, 2016 | ||
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Status Report
Tue 12/27 10:05 AM
Second STATUS REPORT OF PARTIES by COLUMBIA PICTURES, INC., QUENTIN TARANTINO, WEINSTEIN COMPANY.(Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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| Thursday, November 17, 2016 | ||
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order
.Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Thu 11/17 5:38 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the Status Report filed by the parties26 , it is hereby ordered that the parties shall file a joint stipulation of dismissal or a joint status report and proposed order by January 2, 2017. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 11/17/16. (DJS) |
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| Wednesday, November 16, 2016 | ||
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Status Report
Wed 11/16 5:32 PM
Joint STATUS REPORT by COLUMBIA PICTURES, INC., QUENTIN TARANTINO, WEINSTEIN COMPANY. (Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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| Thursday, November 10, 2016 | ||
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minutes
Motion Hearing
Thu 11/10 4:32 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan: Motion Hearing held on 11/10/2016 re10 MOTION to Dismiss filed by WEINSTEIN COMPANY; heard and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim) (tth) |
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| Monday, November 07, 2016 | ||
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order
.Order
Mon 11/07 9:17 AM
MINUTE ORDER: The motion hearing set for 11/9/2016 at 2 PM is hereby rescheduled for 11/10/2016 at 2 PM. Counsel are directed to email Chambers at chutkan_chambers@dcd.uscourts.gov immediately if counsel cannot attend the new hearing date, and then to confer and submit a joint email proposal of three alternative dates by 11/11/2016. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 11/7/2016. (lctsc3) |
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Set/Reset Hearings
Mon 11/07 4:30 PM
Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing rescheduled for 11/10/2016 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 2 before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (tth) |
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| Monday, October 24, 2016 | ||
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order
.Order
Mon 10/24 3:50 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Parties should prepare to present arguments at the 11/9/2016 motion hearing of no more than 15 minutes per side, with rebuttal as needed, for a hearing not to exceed 45 minutes. If the parties anticipate requiring more time, they may submit a joint proposal on ECF no later than 11/2/2016. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/24/2016. (lctsc3) |
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| Friday, October 14, 2016 | ||
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order
.Order
Fri 10/14 12:25 PM
MINUTE ORDER: A motion hearing is hereby set for 11/9/2016 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 2, at which time the court will hear argument on all currently pending motions. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/14/2016. (lctsc3) |
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Set/Reset Hearings
Fri 10/14 12:51 PM
Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 11/9/2016 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 2 before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (zsm) |
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| Thursday, July 07, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Thu 07/07 2:49 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Granting25 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. must answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint within twenty days of the filing date of the Court's ruling on The Weinstein Companys Motion to Dismiss10 . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 7/7/16. (DJS) |
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| Wednesday, July 06, 2016 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Wed 07/06 9:26 AM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint, or Otherwise Respond by COLUMBIA PICTURES, INC.(Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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notice
LCvR 7.1 Certificate of Disclosure - Corporate Affiliations/Financial Interests
Wed 07/06 9:23 AM
LCvR 7.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by COLUMBIA PICTURES, INC. (Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 07/06 9:21 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth E. Raleigh on behalf of COLUMBIA PICTURES, INC., QUENTIN TARANTINO (Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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| Friday, July 01, 2016 | ||
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respm
Reply to opposition to motion
Fri 07/01 2:34 PM
REPLY to opposition to motion re10 MOTION to Dismiss filed by WEINSTEIN COMPANY. (Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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| Wednesday, June 29, 2016 | ||
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utility
Set/Reset Deadlines
Wed 06/29 8:36 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Show Cause due by 6/30/2016. (zsm) |
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order
.Order
Wed 06/29 11:18 AM
MINUTE ORDER: The court's 6/28/16 Show Cause order is hereby discharged in light of Plaintiffs' response20 21 . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 6/29/16. (DJS) |
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| Tuesday, June 28, 2016 | ||
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respm
Response to Order of the Court
Tue 06/28 5:29 PM
RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order to Show Cause,,, filed by OSCAR COLVIN, JR, TORRANCE COLVIN. (Colvin, Torrance) |
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service
Summons Returned as to private individual or business
Tue 06/28 4:44 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. COLUMBIA PICTURES, INC. served on 6/24/2016, answer due 7/15/2016 (Colvin, Torrance) |
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order
Order to Show Cause
Tue 06/28 4:25 PM
MINUTE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: On 6/21/16 this court issued an order directing Plaintiffs to file proof of service on Defendant Columbia Pictures, Inc., in light of Plaintiffs' 5/25/16 representation13 that they had effectuated service on this defendant. Plaintiffs have failed to comply with the court's order and have failed to seek leave for an extension. Accordingly, no later than 6/30/16 Plaintiffs shall SHOW CAUSE why this court should not impose sanctions (including dismissal of Columbia Pictures from this action) for failing to comply with the court's order and/or failing to effectuate service of process. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) (If a defendant is not served within 90 days after the complaint is filed, the court -- on motion or on its own after notice to the plaintiff -- must dismiss the action without prejudice against that defendant or order that service be made within a specified time). Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 6/28/16. (DJS) |
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| Tuesday, June 21, 2016 | ||
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Memorandum in opposition to motion
Tue 06/21 11:47 PM
Memorandum in opposition to re10 MOTION to Dismiss filed by OSCAR COLVIN, JR, TORRANCE COLVIN. (Colvin, Torrance) |
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Tue 06/21 12:54 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Granting18 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant Tarantino must answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint within twenty days after the court enters its ruling on The Weinstein Company's Motion to Dismiss10 . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 6/21/16. (DJS) |
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order
.Order
Tue 06/21 2:33 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Consistent with Plaintiffs' May 25, 2016 representation (see ECF No.13 ) that they have effectuated service of process on Defendant COLUMBIA PICTURES, INC., not later than 6/27/16 Plaintiffs shall file a proof of service that complies with the requirements of Local Civil Rule 5.3. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 6/21/16. (DJS) |
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Set/Reset Deadlines
Tue 06/21 3:20 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Proof of Service due by 6/27/2016. (zsm) |
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| Monday, June 20, 2016 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Mon 06/20 2:48 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint, or Otherwise Respond by QUENTIN TARANTINO(Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, June 01, 2016 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to
Wed 06/01 12:16 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Motion to Dismiss by OSCAR COLVIN, JR, TORRANCE COLVIN(Colvin, Torrance) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Extension of Time to
Wed 06/01 12:13 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Motion to Dismiss by OSCAR COLVIN, JR, TORRANCE COLVIN (Colvin, Torrance) |
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to
Wed 06/01 10:59 AM
MINUTE ORDER: Finding as moot16 Motion for Extension of Time; Granting17 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff shall respond to Defendant WEINSTEIN COMPANY's Motion to Dismiss10 not later than June 21, 2016. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 6/1/16. (DJS) |
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Set/Reset Deadlines
Wed 06/01 11:09 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 6/21/2016 (zsm) |
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| Thursday, May 26, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to
Thu 05/26 10:05 AM
MINUTE ORDER: Granting14 Consent Motion for Extension of Time. Until further order of the court, the parties are hereby relieved of their obligation to hold the initial conference of the parties and file the Joint Case Management Plan as required by Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure and Rule 16.3 of the Local Rules. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 5/26/16. (DJS) |
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motion
Extension of Time to
Thu 05/26 8:50 AM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Hold Conference of Parties and File Joint Case Management Plan by WEINSTEIN COMPANY(Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to
Thu 05/26 10:49 AM
MINUTE ORDER: Granting13 Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time to Effectuate Service of Process. Plaintiffs shall serve Defendant Tarantino not later than July 25, 2016. The court will view further requests for an extension with disfavor. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 5/26/16. (DJS) |
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| Wednesday, May 25, 2016 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to
Wed 05/25 10:32 PM
Second MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Complaint by OSCAR COLVIN, JR, TORRANCE COLVIN(Colvin, Torrance) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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| Friday, May 20, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Fri 05/20 8:33 AM
MINUTE ORDER: Granting11 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply, EXCEPT THAT Plaintiffs must oppose The Weinstein Company's Motion to Dismiss by May 31, 2016. The Weinstein Company must file a Reply Memorandum by July 1, 2016. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 5/20/16. (DJS) Modified on 5/20/2016 (zsm) |
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utility
Set/Reset Deadlines
Fri 05/20 9:17 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 5/31/2016. Reply due by 7/1/2016. (zsm) |
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| Wednesday, May 18, 2016 | ||
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respm
Response to motion
Wed 05/18 5:56 PM
RESPONSE re11 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion to Dismiss filed by WEINSTEIN COMPANY.(Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Wed 05/18 2:36 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion to Dismiss by OSCAR COLVIN, JR, TORRANCE COLVIN(Colvin, Torrance) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, May 03, 2016 | ||
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motion
Dismiss
Tue 05/03 10:23 AM
MOTION to Dismiss by WEINSTEIN COMPANY(Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit "A" - Certification of Freedom Screenplay,
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Att: 2
Exhibit "B" - Freedom Screenplay,
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Att: 3
Exhibit "C" - Django DVD Placeholder,
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Att: 4
Text of Proposed Order Granting Oral Argument,
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Att: 5
Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion
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| Monday, April 04, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to
Mon 04/04 1:16 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Granting3 Plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time to Serve. Plaintiffs shall effectuate service and file proof of service on Defendants Columbia Pictures and Quentin Tarantino by May 23, 2016. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 4/4/16. (DJS) |
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Mon 04/04 1:18 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Granting7 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant WEINSTEIN COMPANY's answer due 5/3/2016. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 4/4/16. (DJS) |
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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 04/04 1:34 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Granting9 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Rom Bar-Nissim is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of the Defendant WEINSTEIN COMPANY. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 4/4/16. (DJS) |
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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mon 04/04 1:46 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Granting8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Alan Friedman is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of the Defendant WEINSTEIN COMPANY. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 4/4/16. (DJS) |
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Set/Reset Deadlines
Mon 04/04 4:47 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Time to effectuate service upon party due by 5/23/2016. (tth) |
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| Friday, April 01, 2016 | ||
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 04/01 3:53 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Rom Bar-Nissim, :Firm- Fox Rothschild LLP, :Address- rbar-nissim@foxrothschild.com. Phone No. - 424-249-1750. Fax No. - 310-556-9828 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-4469345. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by WEINSTEIN COMPANY(Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Rom Bar-Nissim,
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Att: 2
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 04/01 3:45 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Alan Friedman, :Firm- Fox Rothschild LLP, :Address- afriedman@foxrothschild.com. Phone No. - 212-878-1426. Fax No. - 212-692-0940 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-4469320. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by WEINSTEIN COMPANY(Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Alan Friedman,
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Att: 2
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Fri 04/01 3:36 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond by WEINSTEIN COMPANY(Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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notice
LCvR 7.1 Certificate of Disclosure - Corporate Affiliations/Financial Interests
Fri 04/01 3:33 PM
LCvR 7.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by WEINSTEIN COMPANY (Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 04/01 3:30 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth E. Raleigh on behalf of WEINSTEIN COMPANY (Raleigh, Kenneth) |
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| Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | ||
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service
Summons Returned as to private individual or business
Wed 03/23 12:14 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. WEINSTEIN COMPANY served on 3/22/2016, answer due 4/12/2016 (Colvin, Torrance) |
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motion
Extension of Time to
Wed 03/23 12:04 PM
First MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Complaint by OSCAR COLVIN, JR, TORRANCE COLVIN (Colvin, Torrance) |
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| Tuesday, December 29, 2015 | ||
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service
Electronic Summons Issued
Tue 12/29 8:04 AM
SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to COLUMBIA PICTURES, INC., QUENTIN TARANTINO, WEINSTEIN COMPANY. (md) |
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Att: 1
Notice of Consent
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Tue 12/29 7:52 AM
Case Assigned to Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (md) |
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| Thursday, December 24, 2015 | ||
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Complaint
Thu 12/24 5:39 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-4360930) filed by TORRANCE COLVIN.(Colvin, Torrance) |
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Att: 1
Summons Summons Columbia,
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Att: 2
Summons Summons Tarantino,
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Att: 3
Summons Summons Weinstein,
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Att: 4
Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet
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