Avvo Incorporated v. Liang et al
| Arizona District Court | |
| Judge: | Douglas L Rayes |
| Case #: | 2:16-cv-00892 |
| Nature of Suit | 820 Property Rights - Copyrights |
| Cause | 17:101 Copyright Infringement |
| Case Filed: | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Terminated: | May 11, 2017 |
| Last checked: Tuesday Sep 27, 2016 2:04 AM MST |
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Defendant
Chang Liang
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Defendant
Huang Shaoqing
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Defendant
Unknown Parties
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Plaintiff
Avvo Incorporated
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Represented By
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| TERMINATED PARTIES | |
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Defendant
Cloudflare Incorporated
Terminated: 04/15/2016
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Defendant
VeriSign Incorporated
Terminated: 04/05/2016
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| Docket last updated: 12/23/2024 11:59 PM MST |
| Tuesday, June 06, 2017 | ||
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misc
Disbursement
Thu 06/08 7:53 AM
Disbursement made in accordance with40 Order on Motion for Default Judgment payable to AVVO INC in the amount of $100.05, check number 71683600.. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (DBG) |
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| Thursday, May 11, 2017 | ||
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order
Judgment - Default
Thu 05/11 8:46 AM
DEFAULT JUDGMENT - Pursuant to Rule 55(b)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and upon instruction by the Court, default judgment is hereby entered against Defendant Chang Liang and Huang Shaoqing in the amount of $2,084,392.24. (KAS) |
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order
Order on Motion for Default Judgment
Thu 05/11 8:43 AM
ORDER granting38 Motion for Default Judgment against Defendants Chang Liang and Huang Shaoqing. Default judgment is entered in favor of Avvo and against Defendants Liang and Shaoqing as follows: In the amount of $29,392.24 in attorneys' fees and costs pursuant to the Lanham Act; In the amount of $2,000,000 as an award of compensatory damages pursuant to the Lanham Act; In the amount of $50,000 for corrective advertising; In the amount of $5,000 as statutory damages under A.R.S. § 18-543. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Avvo's bond, posted on May 4, 2016 in theamount of $100.00 is EXONERATED and shall be returned to Avvo by the Clerk. The Clerk shall terminate this case. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 05/10/2017.(KAS) |
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| Monday, May 08, 2017 | ||
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notice
Notice (Other)
Mon 05/08 3:25 PM
NOTICE re: Letter on Pending Motion pursuant to LRCiv 7.2(n) by Avvo Incorporated re:38 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Defendants Chang Liang and Huang Shaoqing . (Green, Ronald) |
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| Tuesday, November 08, 2016 | ||
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motion
Default Judgment
Tue 11/08 5:49 PM
MOTION for Default Judgment as to Defendants Chang Liang and Huang Shaoqing by Avvo Incorporated.(Green, Ronald) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - Time Entries,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 2 - Billing Summary,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 3 - Randazza Resume,
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Att: 4
Exhibit 4 - Green Resume,
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Att: 5
Exhibit 5 - Wolman Resume,
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Att: 6
Exhibit 6 - Shepard Resume,
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Att: 7
Exhibit 7 - Green Declaration,
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Att: 8
Exhibit 8 - Expense Summary,
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Att: 9
Text of Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, November 01, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Tue 11/01 2:33 PM
ORDER granting36 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Default Judgment. Plaintiff Avvo, Inc. shall file its Motion for Default Judgment against Chang Liang and Huang Shaoqing dba Wyhes.com and T6T7.net no later than 11/8/2016. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 11/1/2016. (MMO) |
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| Monday, October 31, 2016 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time
Mon 10/31 7:25 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Default Judgment by Avvo Incorporated.(Green, Ronald) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - Minutes of Proceedings,
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Att: 2
Text of Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, October 18, 2016 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set Deadlines
Tue 10/18 2:38 PM
ORDER that Plaintiff shall have fourteen (14) days from the date of this order to file a motion for entry of default judgment against Defendants Chang Liang and Huang Shaoqing dba Wyhes.com and T6T7.net only. If Plaintiff fails to file a motion for entry of default judgment or request a good-cause extension of time, the Clerk of the Court is directed to terminate Defendants Chang Liang and Huang Shaoqing dba Wyhes.com and T6T7.net only without further order. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 10/17/2016. (MMO) |
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| Friday, September 09, 2016 | ||
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order
Clerks Entry of Default
Fri 09/09 1:58 PM
Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Chang Liang, Huang Shaoqing doing business as Wyhes.com and T6T7.net. (KMG) |
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| Thursday, September 08, 2016 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Terminate Hearings
Thu 09/08 1:49 PM
ORDER vacating Telephonic Status Conference set for 9/9/2016 at 4:30 PM. Ordered by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 9/8/2016. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) |
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misc
Application for Entry of Default
Thu 09/08 11:29 AM
APPLICATION for Entry of Default by Plaintiff Avvo Incorporated against Defendants Chang Liang and Huang Shaoqing.(Green, Ronald) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Green Declaration
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| Thursday, September 01, 2016 | ||
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order
~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
Thu 09/01 8:21 AM
AMENDED MINUTE ORDER: Telephonic Status Conference set for 9/9/2016 at 4:30 PM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Douglas L Rayes. Counsel for plaintiff is responsible for making the necessary arrangements for the conference call. All parties participating in the conference call shall do so via a landline only. The use of cellular phones will not be permitted. *Amended to correct the date of the hearing from 9/9/2015. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) |
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| Wednesday, August 31, 2016 | ||
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order
~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
Wed 08/31 9:54 AM
MINUTE ORDER: Telephonic Status Conference set for 9/9/2015 at 4:30 PM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Douglas L Rayes. Counsel for plaintiff is responsible for making the necessary arrangements for the conference call. All parties participating in the conference call shall do so via a landline only. The use of cellular phones will not be permitted. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) |
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| Wednesday, May 04, 2016 | ||
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notice
Notice (Other)
Wed 05/04 10:37 AM
NOTICE re: POSTING BOND by Avvo Incorporated re:28 Preliminary Injunction, Set Deadlines . (Randazza, Marc) |
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| Wednesday, April 27, 2016 | ||
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order
Preliminary Injunction ~Util - Set Deadlines
Wed 04/27 4:02 PM
ORDER - IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED Plaintiff's Motion of a Preliminary Injunction is hereby GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants Liang and Shaoqing shall file, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1116(a), with this Court and serve upon Plaintiff within 30 days of the entry of this Order, a report in writing and under oath setting forth in detail the manner and form in which Defendants have complied with this Order; and, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall post a bond of $100.00 because the evidence indicates that Defendants will suffer minimal, if any, damage by issuance of this preliminary injunction. (See document for further details). Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 4/27/16. (LAD) |
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| Wednesday, April 20, 2016 | ||
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misc
Corporate Disclosure Statement
Wed 04/20 1:00 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Avvo Incorporated. (Randazza, Marc) |
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| Tuesday, April 19, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Tue 04/19 3:01 PM
ORDER pursuant to General Order 09-08 granting21 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Per the Court's Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, applicant has five (5) days in which to register as a user of the Electronic Filing System. Registration to be accomplished via the court's website at www.azd.uscourts.gov. Counsel is advised that they are limited to two (2) additional e-mail addresses in their District of Arizona User Account. (BAS) (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) |
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minutes
Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing 1 - Common Prompts (Text Only)
Tue 04/19 2:20 PM
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Douglas L Rayes: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 4/19/2016. After hearing from counsel for plaintiff re: service efforts of defendants, defendants not appearing, the Court finds: Plaintiff has served the remaining 2 defendants by email, as previously authorized by the Court. There has been no response from the defendants. The need for the injuntion continues to the exist. The Preliminary Injunction will be issued. Counsel is directed to provide a proposed order to chambers. APPEARANCES: Marc Randazza for Plaintiff. No appearance on behalf Defendants. (Court Reporter David German.) Hearing held 2:00 PM to 2:04 PM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) |
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Pro Hac Vice Fee Paid
Tue 04/19 3:01 PM
PRO HAC VICE FEE PAID. $ 35, receipt number PHX170842 as to Ronald D Green. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) |
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| Monday, April 18, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Mon 04/18 3:59 PM
ORDER granting23 Stipulation to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order as to CloudFlare, Inc. and Unopposed Motion to Amend Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The Court's Temporary Restraining Order (Doc.14 ) shall be dissolved as to CloudFlare only. The Court shall not compel CloudFlare to take any action. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 4/18/2016. (MMO) |
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| Friday, April 15, 2016 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Fri 04/15 5:37 PM
MOTION Amend Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Stipulation to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order as to CloudFlare, Inc. by Avvo Incorporated.(Randazza, Marc) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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notice
Notice of Party Dismissal
Fri 04/15 5:21 PM
NOTICE of Party Dismissal by Avvo Incorporated. Party Cloudflare Incorporated terminated. (Randazza, Marc) |
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| Wednesday, April 13, 2016 | ||
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motion
Admission Pro Hac Vice
Wed 04/13 9:28 AM
MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to attorney Ronald D. Green by Avvo Incorporated.(Green, Ronald) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing
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| Thursday, April 07, 2016 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
Thu 04/07 10:50 AM
ORDER: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 4/19/2016 at 9:30 AM is RESET IN TIME ONLY!! Preliminary Injunction Hearing reset for 4/19/2016 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Douglas L Rayes. The Preliminary Injunction Hearing will be set for 1 hour. Counsel for plaintiff shall be permitted to electronically notify defendants of this time change. Ordered by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 4/7/2016. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) |
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| Wednesday, April 06, 2016 | ||
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service
Service Executed
Wed 04/06 5:18 PM
SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Avvo Incorporated: Proof of Service re: Complaint (Doc. No. 1), Summons (Doc. No. 7-2), Application for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. No. 9), Order dated April 4, 2016 (Doc. No. 14), and Order dated April 6, 2016 (Doc. No. 17) upon Huang Shaoqing on 04/06/2016.(Randazza, Marc) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Email to Shaoqing
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service
Service Executed
Wed 04/06 5:17 PM
SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Avvo Incorporated: Proof of Service re: Complaint (Doc. No. 1), Summons (Doc. No. 7-1), Application for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. No. 9), Order dated April 4, 2016 (Doc. No. 14), and Order dated April 6, 2016 (Doc. No. 17) upon Chang Liang on 04/06/2016.(Randazza, Marc) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Email to Liang
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 04/06 12:35 PM
ORDER granting Plaintiff's16 Motion for Order Permitting Alternate Service. (See Order for details.) Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 4/6/2016. (MMO) |
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| Tuesday, April 05, 2016 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Tue 04/05 2:39 PM
EX PARTE MOTION for Order Permitting Alternate Service by Avvo Incorporated.(Randazza, Marc) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - Domain Registrations,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 2 - Rothell Declaration,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 3 - Map Searches,
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Att: 4
Text of Proposed Order
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notice
Notice of Party Dismissal
Tue 04/05 11:43 AM
NOTICE of Party Dismissal by Avvo Incorporated. Party VeriSign Incorporated terminated. (Randazza, Marc) |
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| Monday, April 04, 2016 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for TRO
Mon 04/04 4:36 PM
ORDER granting Plaintiff's9 Application for a Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause Re: Preliminary Injunction. FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall post a bond of $100.00 because the evidence indicates that Defendants will suffer minimal, if any, damage by issuance of this temporary restraining order. FURTHER ORDERED this Temporary Restraining Order expires 14 days from the date of this order, unless Plaintiff shows good cause for extending the expiration date. FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction on 4/19/2016 at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 506 at the Sandra Day OConnor U.S. Courthouse, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Defendants shall file and serve opposition papers to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by 4/18/2016. (See Order for details.) Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 4/4/2016. (MMO) |
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order
Order re Rule 12(b) Motions
Mon 04/04 4:21 PM
ORDER that motions pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b) are discouraged if the defect can be cured by filing an amended pleading. The parties must meet and confer prior to the filing of such motions to determine whether it can be avoided. FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff(s) serve a copy of this Order upon Defendant(s) and file a notice of service. See attached Order for complete details. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 4/4/2016. (MMO) |
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minutes
Telephone Conference 1 - Common Prompts (Text Only)
Mon 04/04 3:59 PM
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Douglas L Rayes: Telephone Conference held on 4/4/2016. Discussion held re:9 Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause re: Preliminary Injunction. For reasons stated on the record, the Court will issue a temporary restraining order without notice to the defendants. Order to follow. APPEARANCES: Telephonic appearance by Marc Randazza for Plaintiff. (Court Reporter David German.) Hearing held 3:07 PM to 3:22 PM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) |
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| Friday, April 01, 2016 | ||
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order
~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
Fri 04/01 4:39 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Telephone Conference re:9 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order set for 4/4/2016 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 506, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Douglas L Rayes. Counsel for plaintiff is responsible for making the necessary arrangements for the conference call. All parties participating in the conference call shall do so via a landline only. The use of cellular phones will not be permitted. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) |
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order
Order of Recusal
Fri 04/01 3:26 PM
ORDER OF RECUSAL AND REASSIGNMENT. IT IS ORDERED that the undersigned Judge recuses himself from this action and that this action is reassigned to the Honorable Douglas L. Rayes. All future documents filed in this action shall be captioned with case number CV 16-00892 PHX-DLR. Signed by Senior Judge Paul G Rosenblatt on 4/1/2016. (KMG) |
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motion
Temporary Restraining Order
Fri 04/01 1:35 PM
EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Avvo Incorporated.(Randazza, Marc) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 - Avvo Mark,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 2 - Avvo Homepage,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 3 - T6T7 Homepage,
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Att: 4
Exhibit 4 - Domain Registrations.pdf,
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Att: 5
Exhibit 5 - Terms and Conditions - T6T7,
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Att: 6
Exhibit 6 - Hiring a Lawyer,
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Att: 7
Exhibit 7 - Wyhes Search Results,
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Att: 8
Text of Proposed Order
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misc
Additional Attachments to Main Document
Fri 04/01 9:29 AM
Additional Attachments to Main Document re:1 Complaint Civil Cover Sheet by Plaintiff Avvo Incorporated. (Randazza, Marc) |
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service
Summons Issued
Fri 04/01 8:45 AM
Summons Issued as to Cloudflare Incorporated, Chang Liang, Huang Shaoqing, VeriSign Incorporated.(KMG) |
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Att: 1
Summons,
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Att: 2
Summons,
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Att: 3
Summons
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notice
Notice of Deficiency re Corporate Disclosure Statement
Fri 04/01 8:39 AM
NOTICE TO PARTY RE: CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: Pursuant to FRCiv 7.1 and LRCiv 7.1.1 the attached Corporate Disclosure Statement form must be filed by all nongovernmental corporate parties with their first appearance. A supplemental statement must be filed upon any change in the information. In addition, if not already filed, the Corporate Disclosure Statement should be filed within 14 days. Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set as to Avvo Incorporated. (KMG) |
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misc
Notice of Deficiency (Text Only)
Fri 04/01 8:39 AM
NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re:1 Complaint filed by Avvo Incorporated. Pursuant to the Electronic Case Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual Section II(B), attorneys are required to submit the automated Civil Cover Sheet when filing a new case. FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUIRED: Please refile corrected document. Deficiency must be corrected within one business day of this notice. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (KMG) |
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misc
New Case Opened
Fri 04/01 8:37 AM
Filing fee paid, receipt number 0970-12805911. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Paul G Rosenblatt. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV 16-00892 PHX-PGR. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (KMG) |
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service
Summons Submitted
Fri 04/01 8:35 AM
SUMMONS Submitted by Avvo Incorporated. (submitted by Marc Randazza)(KMG) |
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Att: 1
Summons,
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Att: 2
Summons,
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Att: 3
Summons
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notice
Notice of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information
Fri 04/01 8:31 AM
NOTICE of Filing - Copyright, Trademark or Patent Information filed by Avvo Incorporated. (submitted by Marc Randazza) (KMG) |
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cmp
Complaint
Fri 04/01 8:24 AM
COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $ 400.00, receipt number 0970-12805911 filed by Avvo Incorporated. (submitted by Marc Randazza)(KMG) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 2,
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Att: 3
Exhibit 3
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