Binyam Berhane v. Rhea Films, LLC et al
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| Judge: | Andre Birotte Jr |
| Referred: | Karen E Scott |
| Case #: | 2:24-cv-02122 |
| Nature of Suit | 820 Property Rights - Copyrights |
| Cause | 28:1441 Notice of Removal |
| Case Filed: | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Case in other court: | Los Angeles Superior Court, 24SMCV00287 |
| Last checked: Monday Apr 29, 2024 1:53 AM PDT |
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Does
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Defendant
Hercules Film and TV Development Company Inc.
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Defendant
Momento Film AB
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Defendant
Rhea Films, LLC
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Plaintiff
Binyam Berhane
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 9 hours ago |
| Thursday, May 30, 2024 | ||
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Text Only Scheduling Notice
Thu 05/30 10:10 AM
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING DEFENDANTS MOTION (DKT.10 ) UNDER SUBMISSION by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court has considered the matters raised with respect to the Motion(s) and has concluded that pursuant to Local Rule 7.15, the matter can be decided without oral argument. The Court advises counsel that the Motion(s), noticed for hearing on [date], has/have been taken under submission and off its motion calendar. No appearance by counsel is necessary. Additionally, the Court has reviewed the Joint Rule 26(f) Report submitted by the parties, and determines that an in-person Scheduling Conference is unnecessary. Accordingly, the Court VACATES the 5/31/2024, Scheduling Conference. Order re Jury/Court Trial to issue. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dta) |
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| Friday, May 17, 2024 | ||
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Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan
Fri 05/17 4:47 PM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5-10 days, filed by Defendants Hercules Film and TV Development Company Inc., Rhea Films, LLC.. (Aronoff, David) |
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| Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | ||
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Text Only Scheduling Notice
Tue 04/23 1:14 PM
(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FORUM NON CONVENIENS OF DEFENDANTS RHEA FILMS, LLC AND HERCULES FILM AND TV DEVELOPMENT COMPANY INC.10 by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. The hearing date regarding this motion is CONTINUED from April 26, 2024, to May 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. SO ORDERED.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cb) |
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| Friday, April 12, 2024 | ||
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Statement (Motion related)
Fri 04/12 2:59 PM
STATEMENT of Evidentiary Objections NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case [FOR FORUM NON CONVENIENS] 10 Statement of Evidentiary Objections of Defendants Rhea Films, LLC and Hercules Film and TV Development Company Inc. to Declaration of J. Scott Humphrey filed by Defendants Hercules Film and TV Development Company Inc., Rhea Films, LLC.(Aronoff, David) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order Proposed Order Re Statement of Evidentiary Objections of Defendants Rhea Films, LLC and Hercules Film and TV Development Company Inc. to Declaration of J. Scott Humphrey
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Reply (Motion related)
Fri 04/12 2:41 PM
REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case [FOR FORUM NON CONVENIENS] 10 filed by Defendants Hercules Film and TV Development Company Inc., Rhea Films, LLC.(Aronoff, David) |
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Att: 1
Declaration Declaration of David Boyle in Support of Reply Brief for Motion to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens of Defendants Rhea Films, LLC and Hercules Film and TV Development Company Inc.,
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Declaration Declaration of Gabriel Lidman in Support of Reply Brief for Motion to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens of Defendants Rhea Films, LLC and Hercules Film and TV Development Company Inc.
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| Monday, April 08, 2024 | ||
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Response
Mon 04/08 3:37 PM
RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Binyam Berhaneto Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,12 , Notice (Other)16 (Humphrey, Jeffrey) |
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Notice (Other)
Mon 04/08 12:02 PM
Notice OF LODGING FORM AO-121 filed by Defendants Hercules Film and TV Development Company Inc., Momento Film AB, Rhea Films, LLC.(Aronoff, David) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1
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| Friday, April 05, 2024 | ||
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Declaration (Motion related)
Fri 04/05 11:28 PM
DECLARATION of J. Scott Humphrey Opposition NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case [FOR FORUM NON CONVENIENS] 10 filed by Plaintiff Binyam Berhane. (Humphrey, Jeffrey) |
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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)
Fri 04/05 11:27 PM
to Declarations of Jean-Luc De Fanti and David Herdies Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case [FOR FORUM NON CONVENIENS] 10 filed by Plaintiff Binyam Berhane. (Humphrey, Jeffrey) |
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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
Fri 04/05 11:25 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case [FOR FORUM NON CONVENIENS] 10 filed by Plaintiff Binyam Berhane. (Humphrey, Jeffrey) |
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| Thursday, April 04, 2024 | ||
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Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Fri 04/05 4:42 PM
MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE: COPYRIGHT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: On 3/19/2024, the Clerk issued a Notice to Counsel regarding copyright, patent, and trademark reporting requirements8 . Counsel was required to file the necessary form within ten days of the Notice. To date, no form has been filed. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS counsel to file the necessary form by 4/8/2024. Court Reporter: N/A. (gk) |
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| Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | ||
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Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only
Tue 03/26 12:24 PM
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. Scheduling Conference set for 5/31/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb) |
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| Friday, March 22, 2024 | ||
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Dismiss Case
Fri 03/22 2:30 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case [FOR FORUM NON CONVENIENS] filed by Defendants Hercules Film and TV Development Company Inc., Rhea Films, LLC. Motion set for hearing on 4/26/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Aronoff, David) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of David Herdies,
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Exhibit s 1-4 to David Herdies' Declaration,
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Declaration of Jean-Luc de Fanti,
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Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | ||
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Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Tue 03/19 11:51 AM
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Hercules Film and TV Development Company Inc., Rhea Films, LLC, re Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)2 , Notice of Assignment to United States Judges(CV-18) - optional html form4 , Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,1 , Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties3 served on 3-15-24. (Aronoff, David) |
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Copyright/Patent/Trademark (CV-31) (Notice to Counsel) - optional html form
Tue 03/19 11:20 AM
NOTICE TO COUNSEL RE: Copyright, Patent and Trademark Reporting Requirements. Counsel shall file the appropriate AO-120 and/or AO-121 form with the Clerk within 10 days. (lh) |
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order
Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
Mon 03/18 8:55 AM
STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (cb) |
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| Friday, March 15, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form
Fri 03/15 5:24 PM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (lh) |
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Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form
Fri 03/15 5:24 PM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (lh) |
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Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form
Fri 03/15 5:23 PM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (lh) |
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Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
Fri 03/15 9:30 AM
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants HERCULES FILM AND TV DEVELOPMENT COMPANY INC. dba HERCULES FILM FUND, MOMENTO FILM AB, RHEA FILMS, LLC, identifying Binyam Berhane; Momento Film AB; Rhea; and HFTDC. (Aronoff, David) |
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
Fri 03/15 9:25 AM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendants HERCULES FILM AND TV DEVELOPMENT COMPANY INC. dba HERCULES FILM FUND, MOMENTO FILM AB, RHEA FILMS, LLC. (Aronoff, David) |
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Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Fri 03/15 9:22 AM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles Superior Court, case number 24SMCV00287 Receipt No: ACACDC-37100838 - Fee: $405, filed by Defendants MOMENTO FILM AB, HERCULES FILM AND TV DEVELOPMENT COMPANY INC. dba HERCULES FILM FUND, RHEA FILMS, LLC. (Attorney David Aronoff added to party HERCULES FILM AND TV DEVELOPMENT COMPANY INC. dba HERCULES FILM FUND(pty:dft), Attorney David Aronoff added to party MOMENTO FILM AB(pty:dft), Attorney David Aronoff added to party RHEA FILMS, LLC(pty:dft))(Aronoff, David) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit s A-B
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Complaint - (Discovery)
Fri 03/15 5:28 PM
CONFORMED FILED COPY COMPLAINT against Defendants Does, Hercules Film and TV Development Company Inc., Momento Film AB, Rhea Films, LLC. Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff Binyam Berhane. (FILED IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ON 1/22/2024 SUBMITTED ATTACHED TO NOTICE OF REMOVAL1 ) (lh) |
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