Bibliotechnical Athenaeum v. American University of Beirut (1:20-cv-04068), New York Southern District Court

Bibliotechnical Athenaeum v. American University of Beirut

New York Southern District Court
Judge:	Lewis J Liman
Case #:	1:20-cv-04068
Nature of Suit	440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause	29:754 Discrimination

Case Filed:	May 27, 2020
Terminated:	Mar 19, 2021

Last checked: Monday Nov 23, 2020 6:45 AM EST

Defendant American University of Beirut	Represented By Peter Shakro Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP contact info Catherine Anne Williams Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler LLP contact info
Plaintiff Bibliotechnical Athenaeum	Represented By David Abrams David Abrams, Attorney At Law contact info

Docket last updated: 09/05/2024 11:59 PM EDT

Thursday, March 31, 2022
32		32 appeal USCA Mandate Thu 03/31 9:11 AM MANDATE of USCA (Certified Copy) as to31 Notice of Appeal, filed by Bibliotechnical Athenaeum. USCA Case Number 21-1642 UPON DUE CONSIDERATION WHEREOF, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the judgment entered on March 19, 2021, and the order entered on June 14, 2021, are AFFIRMED.. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA for the Second Circuit. Issued As Mandate: 03/31/2022..(nd) Related: [-]
		appeal Transmission of USCA Mandate/Order to District Judge Thu 03/31 9:13 AM Transmission of USCA Mandate to the District Judge re:32 USCA Mandate..(nd) Related: [-]
Tuesday, July 06, 2021
31		31 appeal Notice of Appeal Tue 07/06 8:26 AM NOTICE OF APPEAL from30 Memorandum & Opinion,,,,,20 Memorandum & Opinion,,21 Clerk's Judgment,,. Document filed by Bibliotechnical Athenaeum. Filing fee $ 505.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24754202. Form C and Form D are due within 14 days to the Court of Appeals, Second Circuit..(Abrams, David) Related: [-]
		appeal Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA Tue 07/06 8:37 AM Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Certified Copy of Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re:31 Notice of Appeal. (tp) Related: [-]
		appeal Appeal Record Sent to USCA - Electronic File Tue 07/06 8:41 AM Appeal Record Sent to USCA (Electronic File). Certified Indexed record on Appeal Electronic Files for31 Notice of Appeal, filed by Bibliotechnical Athenaeum were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals. (tp) Related: [-]
Monday, June 14, 2021
30		30 7 pgs order Memorandum & Opinion Mon 06/14 12:32 PM OPINION AND ORDER re:25 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint and . MOTION to Disqualify Counsel filed by American University of Beirut. Plaintiff has now had an opportunity to amend with the benefit of the Court's views as expressed in its prior Opinion and Order, and its allegations still fail to state a claim for relief. In the Amended Complaint, Plaintiff does not identify any facts that suggest the possibility of a cure to the fatal defect in its pleading. Any further amendment would be futile. See McCarthy v. Dun & Bradstreet Corp., 482 F.3d 184, 200 (2d Cir. 2007) ([I]t is within the sound discretion of the district court to grant or deny leave to amend. A district court has discretion to deny leave for good reason, including futility, bad faith, undue delay, or undue prejudice to the opposing party.) (internal citations omitted); Cuoco v. Moritsugu, 222 F.3d 99, 112 (2d Cir. 2000) Related [+]. The Amended Complaint is dismissed with prejudice. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate all pending motions and close the case. (Signed by Judge Lewis J. Liman on 6/14/2021) (nb) Related: [-] pleading would be futile when the problem with [the pleader's] causes of action is substantive
Monday, May 10, 2021
29		29 respm Declaration in Support of Motion Mon 05/10 2:17 PM DECLARATION of Catherine A. Williams in Support re:25 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint and . MOTION to Disqualify Counsel .. Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Order of Affirmance, dated May 4, 2021
28		28 respm Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion Mon 05/10 2:12 PM REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re:25 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint and . MOTION to Disqualify Counsel . . Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
Monday, May 03, 2021
27		27 19 pgs respm Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion Mon 05/03 7:43 AM MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re:25 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint and . MOTION to Disqualify Counsel . . Document filed by Bibliotechnical Athenaeum..(Abrams, David) Related: [-]
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
26		26 25 pgs respm Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion Wed 04/21 1:57 PM MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re:25 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint and . MOTION to Disqualify Counsel . . Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
25		25 motion Dismiss Disqualify Counsel Wed 04/21 1:56 PM MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint and ., MOTION to Disqualify Counsel . Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
Wednesday, April 07, 2021
24		24 cmp Amended Complaint Wed 04/07 2:33 PM AMENDED COMPLAINT amending1 Complaint against American University of Beirut.Document filed by Bibliotechnical Athenaeum. Related document:1 Complaint..(Abrams, David) Related: [-]
Monday, March 22, 2021
23		23 misc Notice of Filing Transcript Mon 03/22 9:44 PM NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERENCE proceeding held on 3/11/21 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days....(McGuirk, Kelly) Related: [-]
22		22 misc Transcript Mon 03/22 9:42 PM TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 3/11/2021 before Judge Lewis J. Liman. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Pamela Utter, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/12/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/22/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/21/2021..(McGuirk, Kelly) Related: [-]
Friday, March 19, 2021
21		21 order Judgment - Clerk Fri 03/19 3:53 PM CLERK'S JUDGMENT re:20 Memorandum & Opinion. in favor of American University of Beirut against Bibliotechnical Athenaeum. It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Opinion and Order dated March 19, 2021, the motion to dismiss is GRANTED and the case is DISMISSED without prejudice to Plaintiff filing an amended complaint within thirty (30) days of the Opinion and Order; accordingly, the case is closed, without prejudice to re-opening it upon filing of an amended complaint within thirty (30) days. (Signed by Clerk of Court Ruby Krajick on 3/19/2021) (dt) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Notice of Right to Appeal
20		20 17 pgs order Memorandum & Opinion Fri 03/19 1:28 PM OPINION AND ORDER re:12 MOTION to Dismiss and MOTION to Disqualify Counsel filed by American University of Beirut. For the reasons stated, the motion to dismiss is GRANTED and the case is DISMISSED without prejudice to Plaintiff filing an amended complaint within thirty (30) days of this Opinion and Order. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate all pending motions and to close the case, without prejudice to re-opening it upon filing of an amended complaint within thirty (30) days. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Lewis J. Liman on 3/19/2021) (va) Related: [-]
Thursday, March 11, 2021
		minutes Oral Argument Mon 03/15 12:11 PM Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lewis J. Liman: Oral Argument held on 3/11/2021 re:12 MOTION to Dismiss filed by American University of Beirut. David Abrams present by telephone for Plaintiff. Catherine Williams and Peter Shakro present by telephone for Defendant. Court reporter present by telephone. The Court heard argument from Plaintiff and Defendant in regard to defendant's motion to dismiss. Motion taken under advisement by the Court. Decision reserved by the Court, opinion and order to follow. Defendant's counsel directed to order a copy of the transcript on an expedited basis. (mf) Related: [-]
Friday, January 15, 2021
19		19 order Order ~Util - Set Hearings Fri 01/15 1:14 PM ORDER: Parties are ordered to appear for a telephonic oral argument on the pending motion to dismiss on March 11, 2021 at 11:00AM. Parties are directed to dial into the Court's teleconference line at 888-251-2909 and use access code 2123101. Oral Argument set for 3/11/2021 at 11:00 AM before Judge Lewis J. Liman. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Lewis J. Liman) (Text Only Order) (mf) Related: [-]
Monday, October 12, 2020
18		18 respm Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion Mon 10/12 2:53 PM REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re:12 MOTION to Dismiss and . MOTION to Disqualify Counsel . . Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
Sunday, September 20, 2020
17		17 18 pgs respm Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion Sun 09/20 1:46 PM MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re:12 MOTION to Dismiss and . MOTION to Disqualify Counsel . . Document filed by Bibliotechnical Athenaeum..(Abrams, David) Related: [-]
Friday, August 21, 2020
16		16 respm Declaration in Support of Motion Fri 08/21 5:41 PM DECLARATION of Melina Harb in Support re:12 MOTION to Dismiss and . MOTION to Disqualify Counsel .. Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Bibliotechnical Job Fair Registration,
		Att: 2 Exhibit 2 - Bibliotechnical Athenaeum Webpage,
		Att: 3 Exhibit 3 - Bibliotechnical Job Posting,
		Att: 4 Exhibit 4 - Emails between Career Hub and D. Abrams
15		15 respm Declaration in Support of Motion Fri 08/21 5:38 PM DECLARATION of Karine Nasrallah in Support re:12 MOTION to Dismiss and . MOTION to Disqualify Counsel .. Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Non-Discrimination and Anti-Discriminatory Harassment Policy,
		Att: 2 Exhibit 2 - Policy on Compliance with the U.S. Economic Sanctions Programs,
		Att: 3 Exhibit 3 - Foreign School Program Participation Agreement,
		Att: 4 Exhibit 4 - Segal Complaint,
		Att: 5 Exhibit 5 - Notice of Dismissal of Segal Complaint
14		14 respm Declaration in Support of Motion Fri 08/21 5:34 PM DECLARATION of Catherine A. Williams in Support re:12 MOTION to Dismiss and . MOTION to Disqualify Counsel .. Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Exhibit 1 - Bibliotechnical Blue and White Entity Information,
		Att: 2 Exhibit 2 - Bibliotechnical Certificate of Assumed Name,
		Att: 3 Exhibit 3 - Contact Page of Mr. Abrams's Website,
		Att: 4 Exhibit 4 - Translation of Excerpt of Lebanese Criminal Code,
		Att: 5 Exhibit 5 - Translation of Israel Boycott Law,
		Att: 6 Exhibit 6 - Daily Star Lebanon Article
13		13 30+ pgs respm Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion Fri 08/21 5:30 PM MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re:12 MOTION to Dismiss and . MOTION to Disqualify Counsel . . Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
12		12 motion Dismiss Disqualify Counsel Fri 08/21 5:28 PM MOTION to Dismiss and ., MOTION to Disqualify Counsel . Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
11		11 order Stipulation and Order ~Util - Set Deadlines Tue 07/21 12:35 PM STIPULATION: It is hereby STIPULATED AND AGREED that Defendant's time to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Summons and Complaint in this matter shall be extended to August 21, 2020; and it is further STIPULATED AND AGREED that in the event Defendant files a motion to dismiss in response to the Summons and Complaint that Plaintiff shall submit its opposition to such motion on or before September 21, 2020 and Defendant's reply shall be due on or before October 12, 2020; and it is further STIPULATED AND AGREED that the parties will consider in good faith any requests for an extension of the above deadlines based on circumstances which may develop in the future; and it is further STIPULATED AND AGREED that Defendant waives all objections to service of process in this matter. IT IS SO ORDERED. American University of Beirut answer due 8/21/2020. (Signed by Judge Lewis J. Liman on 7/21/2020) (va) Related: [-]
Friday, July 17, 2020
10		10 misc Proposed Stipulation and Order Fri 07/17 2:30 PM PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
9		9 misc Letter Fri 07/17 2:28 PM LETTER addressed to Judge Lewis J. Liman from Catherine A. Williams dated July 17, 2020 re: Requesting Approval of Stipulation. Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
8		8 misc Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Fri 07/17 2:24 PM RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
7		7 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 07/17 2:20 PM NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Peter Shakro on behalf of American University of Beirut..(Shakro, Peter) Related: [-]
6		6 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 07/17 2:14 PM NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Catherine Anne Williams on behalf of American University of Beirut..(Williams, Catherine) Related: [-]
Thursday, May 28, 2020
5		5 service Summons Issued Thu 05/28 11:56 AM ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to American University of Beirut..(pc) Related: [-]
		misc Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification Thu 05/28 11:47 AM ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney David Abrams. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Bibliotechnical Athenaeum. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party role was entered incorrectly;. (pc) Related: [-]
		notice Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice Thu 05/28 11:48 AM CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Lewis J. Liman. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions] ..(pc) Related: [-]
		utility Case Designation Thu 05/28 11:50 AM Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link:[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf] . (pc) Related: [-]
		utility Case Designated ECF Thu 05/28 11:50 AM Case Designated ECF. (pc) Related: [-]
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
4		4 misc Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Wed 05/27 1:46 PM RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Bibliotechnical Athenaeum..(Abrams, David) Related: [-]
3		3 service Request for Issuance of Summons Wed 05/27 1:45 PM REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to American University of Beirut, re:1 Complaint. Document filed by Bibliotechnical Athenaeum..(Abrams, David) Related: [-]
2		2 misc Civil Cover Sheet Wed 05/27 1:43 PM CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Abrams, David) Related: [-]
1		1 cmp Complaint Wed 05/27 1:42 PM COMPLAINT against American University of Beirut. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-19997855)Document filed by Bibliotechnical Athenaeum..(Abrams, David) Related: [-]

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