California Southern District Court
Judge:Larry Alan Burns
Referred: Andrew G Schopler
Case #: 3:19-cv-01974
Nature of Suit840 Property Rights - Trademark
Cause15:1125la Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
Case Filed:Oct 17, 2019
Last checked: Tuesday Apr 14, 2020 1:52 AM PDT
Defendant
Harry Assi
Represented By
Michael T McColloch
Moonlight Law
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Defendant
Assi Project Management, LLC
Represented By
Michael T McColloch
Moonlight Law
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Plaintiff
Hexo Operations Inc.
Represented By
Jeffrey Michael Goldman
Pepper Hamilton LLP
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Docket last updated: 9 hours ago
Friday, January 15, 2021
minutes ~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings Fri 01/15 11:56 AM
ORDER (AGS): The parties' status report has been received and reviewed, and the issue has been resolved. The Clerk is directed to close this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 1/15/2021. (no document attached) (say)
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
41 41 misc Status Report Thu 01/14 5:14 PM
STATUS REPORT (Joint) by HEXO Operations Inc.(a Canada Corporation). (Goldman, Jeffrey)
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Friday, October 16, 2020
40 40 minutes Status Conference Fri 10/16 3:21 PM
MINUTE ENTRY (AGS): On October 16, 2020, the Court held a status conference. If the parties have not filed a joint motion to dismiss by January 15, 2021, they must instead file a joint status report on that date explaining the progress of filing the joint motion to dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 10/16/2020. (CD# 10/16/2020 AGS 3:00-3:10). (no document attached) (mxa)
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Thursday, October 08, 2020
39 39 order Order on Motion for Attorney Fees Thu 10/08 9:13 AM
ORDER (AGS): The parties' joint motion and stipulation concerning attorneys' fees (ECF36 ) is granted. The provisions of the parties' stipulation are incorporated as though set out here at length. As a result, the Order to Show Cause (ECF 35) is discharged. The Court converts the October 16, 2020 hearing to an attorneys-only status conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 10/08/2020. (no document attached) (mxa)
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Wednesday, October 07, 2020
38 38 notice Notice of Change of Address Wed 10/07 3:23 PM
NOTICE of Change of Address by Michael T McColloch(McColloch, Michael)
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Att: 1 Proof of Service
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
37 37 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss Wed 10/07 10:34 AM
ORDER Granting Stipulation Re Consent to Magistrate Judge's Jurisdiction to Enforce Injunction. The parties have jointly moved to dismiss the action. (Docket no.24 .) This action is dismissed with prejudice, except as to the permanent injunction and other related matters Judge Schopler is exercising jurisdiction over. Signed by Chief Judge Larry Alan Burns on 10/6/2020. (jdt)
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36 36 motion Attorney Fees Tue 10/06 5:02 PM
Joint MOTION for Attorney Fees re Payment (Stipulated) by HEXO Operations Inc.(a Canada Corporation). (Goldman, Jeffrey)
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
35 35 minutes Status Conference ~Util - Set Hearings Tue 09/15 5:10 PM
MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On September 15, 2020, the Court held a status conference to discuss the remaining matters in this case. On October 16, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., defendants Harry Assi, Adam Assi, and a representative for Assi Project Management must all appear in person and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with the Court's August 5, 2020 Order (ECF No. 30 ). Specifically, the Court set a deadline of August 26, 2020, for defendants to pay plaintiffs fees for enforcing compliance with the injunction, but defendants failed to pay those fees by that deadline. Defense counsel may appear telephonically at the show-cause hearing. Plaintiff's counsel may choose to appear telephonically or not at all. If defendants file written proof with the Court before October 16, 2020, that these outstanding fees have been paid in full, the Order to Show Cause will be discharged without further Court order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/15/2020. (CD# 9/15/2020 AGS 2:30-2:45). (Plaintiff Attorney Jeffrey Goldman). (Defendant Attorney Michael McColloch). (no document attached) (nxk)
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Wednesday, September 09, 2020
34 34 minutes ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Wed 09/09 1:12 PM
ORDER (AGS): Due to an unexpected change in the Court's schedule, the September 11, 2020 Zoom status conference is reset to September 15, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/09/2020. (no document attached) (nxk)
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Thursday, September 03, 2020
33 33 minutes ~Util - Set Hearings Thu 09/03 10:46 AM
ORDER (AGS): On September 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., the Court will hold an attorneys-only, Zoom status conference to discuss the remaining matters in this case, including payment of attorney's fees. (See ECF No. 30.) Before the hearing date, chambers will send counsel of record a link to the Zoom call. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 09/03/2020. (no document attached) (nxk)
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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
32 32 misc Supplemental Briefing Wed 08/12 9:30 PM
SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Plaintiff HEXO Operations Inc. re 30 Show Cause Hearing,,, Statement of Attorneys' Fees Incurred to Enforce Injunction .(Goldman, Jeffrey)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Jeffrey M. Goldman
31 31 misc Declaration Wed 08/12 4:13 PM
DECLARATION Statement of Compliance with Injunction by Defendants' Counsel Michael T. McColloch by Defendant Harry Assi.(McColloch, Michael)
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Att: 1 Proof of Service
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
30 30 minutes Show Cause Hearing Wed 08/05 5:35 PM
MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On August 5, 2020, the Court held a show-cause hearing on defendant's failure to comply with the stipulated permanent injunction (ECF No.22 ) and defense counsel's failure to appear at the July 22, 2020 status conference. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court rules as follows. By August 12, 2020, defendants must comply with the injunction, and file written proof of compliance. By August 12, 2020, plaintiff must file a statement of attorney's fees incurred as a result of noncompliance, including the cost of preparing that statement, and serve a copy on defendant. By August 26, 2020, defendant must pay those fees. The order to show cause as to defense counsel's failure to appear is discharged without further Court action. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 08/05/2020. (CD# 8/5/2020 AGS 4:38-4:50). (Plaintiff Attorney Michael McCulloch). (Defendant Attorney Jeffrey Goldman). (no document attached) (nxk)
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Monday, July 27, 2020
29 29 notice Notice of Change of Address Mon 07/27 5:51 PM
NOTICE of Change of Address by Michael T McColloch(McColloch, Michael)
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Att: 1 Proof of Service
28 28 misc Declaration Mon 07/27 5:14 PM
DECLARATION WRITTEN STATEMENT OF DEFENDANTS' COUNSEL MICHAEL T. MCCOLLOCH by Defendant Harry Assi.(McColloch, Michael)
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Att: 1 Proof of Service Proof of Service
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
27 27 minutes Status Conference ~Util - Set Hearings Wed 07/22 4:28 PM
MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On July 22, 2020, the Court held a Zoom status conference to discuss compliance with the Stipulated Permanent Injunction (ECF No.22 ). Defense counsel failed to appear. On August 5, 2020, at 4:30 p.m., the Court will hold a Zoom show-cause hearing. At this hearing, defense counsel must show cause why he should not be held in contempt for failing to appear at the July 22, 2020 status conference, and defendants (at least one party representative) and defense counsel must appear to show cause why they should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with the terms of the injunction. Before the hearing, chambers will send counsel of record a link to the Zoom call. Plaintiff's counsel may attend the hearing, but is not required to. If defendant complies with the injunction and submits written proof of compliance before that date, the Order to Show Cause will be discharged, without further Court order, as to that issue only (and as to everyone except defense counsel). By July 24, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., defense counsel must submit a written statement explaining why he should not be held in contempt for the failure to appear, but must appear at the August 5, 2020 show-cause hearing unless otherwise ordered. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/22/2020. (CD# 7/22/2020 AGS 3:15-3:30). (Plaintiff Attorney Jeffrey Goldman). (no document attached) (nxk)
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Monday, July 20, 2020
26 26 misc Joint Hearing Statement Mon 07/20 2:50 PM
JOINT HEARING STATEMENT by HEXO Operations Inc.(a Canada Corporation). (Goldman, Jeffrey)
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Friday, July 17, 2020
25 25 minutes ~Util - Set Hearings Fri 07/17 3:20 PM
ORDER (AGS): On July 17, 2020, the parties provided an oral status report to chambers. On July 22, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., the Court will hold a Telephonic Status Conference to discuss compliance with the Stipulated Permanent Injunction (ECF No.22 ). By July 20, 2020, the parties must submit a joint statement summarizing the topics to be discussed during that conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 07/17/2020. (no document attached) (nxk)
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Thursday, July 02, 2020
24 24 motion Dismiss Thu 07/02 4:13 PM
Joint MOTION to Dismiss the Action by HEXO Operations Inc.(a Canada Corporation). (Goldman, Jeffrey)
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23 23 notice Notice (Other) Thu 07/02 4:09 PM
NOTICE of Change in Contact Information by HEXO Operations Inc.(a Canada Corporation) (Goldman, Jeffrey)
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
22 22 6 pgs order Order on Motion for Permanent Injunction Wed 07/01 9:36 AM
ORDER Granting Joint Motion (ECF17 ) and Stipulated Permanent Injunction. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 6/30/2020. (jdt)
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
21 21 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous (Other 1) Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Wed 06/24 9:06 AM
ORDER Granting Joint Motions Re Consent to Magistrate Judge's Jurisdiction to Enter and Enforce Injunction. (Doc. No.18 ,19 .) Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler has jurisdiction to enter the injunction, and retains jurisdiction to interpret, enforce and otherwise take action on the injunction after it is entered, including after this action is dismissed. Signed by Chief Judge Larry Alan Burns on 6/23/2020. (jdt) Modified on 6/24/2020 to remove duplicative docket text. (jdt)
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Friday, June 19, 2020
20 20 minutes Status Conference Fri 06/19 1:19 PM
MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On June 19, 2020, the parties provided an updated oral status report, as ordered. On July 17, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., the parties must provide a further status report to chambers on filing the joint motion to dismiss. Plaintiff's counsel is responsible for initiating the joint call to chambers. Should the joint motion to dismiss be filed before that time, the obligation to call in will be stricken without further Court order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 06/19/2020. (no document attached) (nxk)
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Thursday, June 18, 2020
19 19 motion Miscellaneous Relief Thu 06/18 2:11 PM
Joint MOTION re Consent to Magistrate Judge's Jurisdiction to Enforce Injunction (Stipulated) by HEXO Operations Inc.(a Canada Corporation). (Goldman, Jeffrey)
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
18 18 motion Miscellaneous (Other 1) Tue 05/26 3:20 PM
Joint MOTION re Consent to Magistrate Judge's Jurisdiction to Enforce Injunction (Stipulated) by HEXO Operations Inc.(a Canada Corporation). (Goldman, Jeffrey)
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
17 17 motion Permanent Injunction Wed 05/20 5:01 PM
Joint MOTION for Permanent Injunction (Stipulated) by HEXO Operations Inc.(a Canada Corporation). (Goldman, Jeffrey)
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16 16 service Summons Issued Wed 05/20 11:30 AM
Summons Issued as to15 Supplemental Complaint. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (jdt)
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15 15 cmp Amended Complaint Wed 05/20 11:13 AM
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Adam Assi, Harry Assi, Assi Project Management, LLC, filed by HEXO Operations Inc. New Summons Requested. (jdt) Modified on 5/20/2020 to indicate supplemental complaint. NEF regenerated (jdt)
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
14 14 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Wed 05/20 10:56 AM
ORDER Granting11 Joint Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Complaint. The Clerk is directed to file the supplemental complaint, which is attached as Exhibit A to the joint motion. Signed by Chief Judge Larry Alan Burns on 5/19/2020. (jdt)
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Friday, May 15, 2020
13 13 minutes Status Conference Fri 05/15 1:29 PM
MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On May 15, 2020, the parties provided an updated oral status report, as ordered. On June 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., the parties must again provide an updated oral status report on filing the joint motion to dismiss. Plaintiff's counsel is responsible for initiating the joint call. Should the joint motion to dismiss be filed before that time, the obligation to call in will be stricken without further Court order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 05/15/2020. (no document attached) (nxk)
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Thursday, April 16, 2020
12 12 minutes Status Conference Thu 04/16 2:13 PM
MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On April 16, 2020, the parties provided an oral status report, as ordered. On May 15, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., the parties must provide chambers a further oral status report on filing the joint motion to dismiss. Plaintiff's counsel is responsible for initiating the joint call to chambers. Should the joint motion to dismiss be filed before that time, the obligation to call in will be stricken without further Court order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 04/16/2020. (no document attached) (nxk)
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
11 11 motion Leave to File Document Tue 04/14 3:32 PM
Joint MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Complaint by Hexo Operations Inc.. (Goldman, Jeffrey)
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Monday, March 16, 2020
10 10 minutes Status Conference Mon 03/16 4:10 PM
MINTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On March 16, 2020, the parties provided an updated oral status report to chambers, as ordered. On April 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., the parties must provide another updated oral status report to chambers on filing the joint motion to dismiss. Plaintiff's counsel is responsible for initiating the joint call. Should the joint motion to dismiss be filed before that time, the obligation to call in will be stricken without further Court order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 03/16/2020. (no document attached) (nxk)
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Thursday, February 13, 2020
9 9 minutes Status Conference Thu 02/13 1:25 PM
MINUTE ENTRY and ORDER (AGS): On February 13, 2020, the parties provided an oral status report to chambers, as ordered. On March 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., the parties must provide an updated oral status report to chambers on filing the joint motion to dismiss. Plaintiff's counsel is responsible for initiating the joint call. Should the motion to dismiss be filed before that time, the obligation to call in will be stricken without further Court order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 02/13/2020. (no document attached) (nxk)
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
8 8 minutes ~Util - Terminate Hearings Tue 12/17 4:18 PM
ORDER (AGS): In light of the parties' joint notice of settlement (ECF No.7 ), the February 3, 2020 Early Neutral Evaluation is terminated. On February 13, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., the parties must contact Judge Schopler's chambers to provide an oral status report on filing the joint motion to dismiss. Plaintiff's counsel is responsible for initiating the joint call to chambers with defense counsel on the line. Should the motion to dismiss be filed before that time, the obligation to call will be stricken without further Court order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 12/17/2019. (no document attached) (nxk)
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Monday, December 16, 2019
7 7 notice Notice of Settlement Mon 12/16 5:27 PM
NOTICE of Settlement (Joint) by Hexo Operations Inc. (Goldman, Jeffrey)
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Wednesday, December 04, 2019
6 6 6 pgs order Order for Early Neutral Evaluation Wed 12/04 10:52 AM
NOTICE AND ORDER: (1) for Early Neutral Evaluation Conference and (2) Setting Rule 26 Compliance and Case Management Conference. An Early Neutral Evaluation and Case Management Conference will be held in the Chambers of Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 2/3/2020 at 9:00 AM. A Joint Discovery Plan is due 1/27/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler on 12/4/2019. (jdt)
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Tuesday, December 03, 2019
5 5 answer Answer to Complaint Tue 12/03 1:17 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, with Jury Demand for Trial by Harry Assi, Assi Project Management, LLC.(McColloch, Michael)Attorney Michael T McColloch added to party Harry Assi(pty:dft), Attorney Michael T McColloch added to party Assi Project Management, LLC(pty:dft)
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Att: 1 Proof of Service
Thursday, October 17, 2019
4 4 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Thu 10/17 3:23 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Hexo Operations Inc. identifying Corporate Parent HEXO Corp. for Hexo Operations Inc. (Goldman, Jeffrey) (jdt)
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3 3 service Summons Issued Thu 10/17 3:05 PM
Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (jmo)
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2 2 utility Report Regarding Patent & Trademark FORM Thu 10/17 3:01 PM
REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding patent and/or trademark number(s) *88126819* cc:USPTO (jmo)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Thu 10/17 2:53 PM
COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Harry Assi, Assi Project Management, LLC ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0974-13067128.), filed by Hexo Operations Inc.. The new case number is 3:19-cv-01974-LAB-AGS. Judge Larry Alan Burns and Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler are assigned to the case. (Goldman, Jeffrey)(jmo)
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Att: 1 Civil cover sheet,
Att: 2 Exhibit A,
Att: 3 Exhibit B,
Att: 4 Exhibit C,
Att: 5 Exhibit D