MLB PLAYERS INC. v. DRAFTKINGS, INC. et al
| Pennsylvania Eastern District Court | |
| Judge: | Karen S Marston |
| Case #: | 2:24-cv-04884 |
| Nature of Suit | 380 Torts - Personal Property - Other Personal Property Damage |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Property Damage |
| Case Filed: | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Last checked: Saturday Nov 02, 2024 6:33 AM EDT |
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Defendant
BET365 GROUP LIMITED
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Represented By
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Defendant
DRAFTKINGS, INC.
222 BERKELEY STREET 5TH FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02116 |
Represented By
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Plaintiff
MLB PLAYERS INC.
12 EAST 49TH STREET 24TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10017 |
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| Docket last updated: 7 hours ago |
| Thursday, December 12, 2024 | ||
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minutes
Pretrial Conference - Initial
Thu 12/12 3:23 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before DISTRICT JUDGE KAREN S. MARSTON Pretrial Conference held on 12/12/24 (bw) |
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| Thursday, December 05, 2024 | ||
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Report Of
Thu 12/05 6:59 PM
Report Of All Parties of Rule 26(f) Meeting and Joint Rule 26(f) Report by MLB PLAYERS INC.. (Trainer, Kevin) |
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| Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Tue 11/26 1:30 PM
ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE PARTIES JOINTMOTION REGARDING DEFENDANTS MOTIONS TO DISMISS (DOC. NO. 38), IT IS ORDERED THATTHE MOTION IS GRANTED. PLAINTIFF MLB PLAYERS INC. SHALL FILE ANY OPPOSITION OR RESPONSETO DEFENDANTS MOTIONS TO DISMISS BY DECEMBER 23, 2024, AND MAY OPPOSE BOTH DEFENDANTSMOTIONS TO DISMISS IN A SINGLE OPPOSITION TOTALING NO MORE THAN 40 PAGES, AND DEFENDANTS SHALLFILE ANY REPLY BRIEFS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MOTIONS TO DISMISS BY JANUARY 13, 2025, IF THEYDETERMINE THAT SUCH REPLY BRIEFS ARE NECESSARY. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 11/26/24.11/26/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) |
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utility
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Wed 11/27 9:44 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines per39 as to34 MOTION to Dismiss ,36 MOTION to Dismiss . RESPONSES DUE BY 12/23/2024. (lisad, ) |
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| Friday, November 22, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Fri 11/22 5:02 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to34 MOTION to Dismiss ,36 MOTION to Dismiss filed by MLB PLAYERS INC..Certificate of Service.(Trainer, Kevin) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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| Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set Hearings
Tue 11/19 11:55 AM
ORDER THAT A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE IS SET FOR 12/12/2024 12:00 PM Via Telephone Conference BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE KAREN S. MARSTON. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 11/18/24. 11/19/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) |
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| Monday, November 18, 2024 | ||
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motion
Dismiss
Mon 11/18 7:52 PM
MOTION to Dismiss filed by DRAFTKINGS, INC..Memorandum, Declaration, Certificate of Counsel or Certificate of Service.(BANNIGAN, MEGAN) |
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Att: 1
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Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss,
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Att: 2
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Text of Proposed Order Granting Motion to Dismiss,
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Att: 3
Declaration of Jacob Hochberger in Support of Motion to Dismiss,
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Att: 4
Exhibit A DK Network Homepage,
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Att: 5
Exhibit B Yahoo Sports Homepage,
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Att: 6
Exhibit C CBS Sports Homepage,
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Att: 7
Exhibit D FOX Sports Homepage,
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Att: 8
Exhibit E NBC Sports Homepage,
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Att: 9
Exhibit F Awful Announcing Article,
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Att: 10
Exhibit G ESPN Yankees-Dodgers Preview Article,
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Att: 11
Exhibit H DraftKings Instagram Post
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Disclosure Statement Form 7.1
Mon 11/18 4:47 PM
Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 with Certificate of Service by DRAFTKINGS, INC..(BANNIGAN, MEGAN) |
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motion
Dismiss
Mon 11/18 4:00 PM
MOTION to Dismiss filed by BET365 GROUP LIMITED.Certificate of Service.(GAMBINO, DARIUS) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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discov
Disclosure Statement Form 7.1
Mon 11/18 3:21 PM
Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 with Certificate of Service by BET365 GROUP LIMITED.(GAMBINO, DARIUS) |
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| Wednesday, November 06, 2024 | ||
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Remark
Wed 11/06 7:28 AM
COPY OF DOC. NO. 32 HAS BEEN MAILED TO COUNSEL. (bw) |
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| Tuesday, November 05, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Tue 11/05 11:17 AM
ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE OF, DAVID H. BERNSTEIN,31 IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 11/5/24.11/5/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED, NOT MAILED TO COUNSEL.(bw) |
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| Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | ||
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motion
Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Wed 10/30 12:33 PM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of David H. Bernstein ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17846735.) filed by DRAFTKINGS, INC..Declaration, Text of Proposed Order, Certificate of Service.(COHEN, BARRY) |
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Att: 1
Certification of David H. Bernstein in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice,
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Att: 2
Certificate of Good Standing - California,
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Att: 3
Certificate of Good Standing - New York,
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Att: 4
Certificate of Good Standing - Connecticut,
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Att: 5
Text of Proposed Order
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Remark
Wed 10/30 7:34 AM
COPY OF DOC. NO. 30 HAS BEEN MAILED TO PRO SE. (bw) |
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| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Tue 10/29 10:53 AM
ORDER THAT THE DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE27 28 AND29 FOR COUNSEL, MATTHEW J. MCKISSICK, ARTHUR A. ZORIO, AND AIRINA L. RODRIGUES IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAI N. SCOTT ON 10/28/24.10/29/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED, NOT MAILED TO COUNSEL.(bw) |
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| Monday, October 28, 2024 | ||
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motion
Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Mon 10/28 4:11 PM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17841260.) filed by BET365 GROUP LIMITED.Motion for Pro Hac Vice.(GAMBINO, DARIUS) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit of Airina L. Rodrigues,
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Att: 2
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Mon 10/28 4:08 PM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Arthur A. Zorio ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17841229.) filed by BET365 GROUP LIMITED.Motion for Pro Hac Vice.(GAMBINO, DARIUS) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit of Arthur A. Zorio,
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Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Mon 10/28 4:03 PM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Matthew J. McKissick ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17841211.) filed by BET365 GROUP LIMITED.Motion for Pro Hac Vice.(GAMBINO, DARIUS) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit of Matthew J. McKissick,
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Att: 2
Text of Proposed Order
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| Monday, October 21, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Mon 10/21 1:17 PM
ORDER THAT THE MOTIONS FOR PRO HAC VICE OF COUSNEL, MEGAN K. BANNIGAN, JACOB HOCHBERGER, AND JARED KAGAN,20 21 22 ARE GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 10/21/24.10/21/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) |
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Mon 10/21 11:14 AM
ORDER THAT THE DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSE/REPLY TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT24 IS GRANTED. RESPONSE DUE BY 11/18/24. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 10/21/24.10/21/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) |
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| Thursday, October 17, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
Thu 10/17 1:07 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to1 Complaint (Attorney), filed by DRAFTKINGS, INC..Certificate of Service; Text of Proposed Order.(COHEN, BARRY) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Thu 10/17 11:12 AM
ORDER THAT THE DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT19 IS GRANTED. DEFENDANT SHALL RESPOND TO COMPLAINT BY 11/18/2024.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 10/17/24.10/17/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) |
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motion
Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Thu 10/17 9:15 AM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Jared Kagan ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17815586.) filed by DRAFTKINGS, INC..Exhibit A - Certification of Jared Kagan, Certificate of Good Standing, Text of Proposed Order, Certificate of Service.(COHEN, BARRY) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Certification of Jared Kagan,
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Certificate of Good Standing,
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Att: 3
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Thu 10/17 9:12 AM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Jason Hochberger ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17815554.) filed by DRAFTKINGS, INC..Certification of Jacob Hochberger, Certificate of Good Standing, Text of Proposed Order, Certificate of Service.(COHEN, BARRY) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Certification of Jason Hochberger,
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Certificate of Good Standing,
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Att: 3
Text of Proposed Order
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motion
Pro Hac Vice
Thu 10/17 9:09 AM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice filed by DRAFTKINGS, INC..Exhibit A - Certification of Megan K. Bannigan; Certificates of Good Standing, Certificate of Service.(COHEN, BARRY) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Certification of Megan K. Bannigan,
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Certificate of Good Standing,
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Certificate of Good Standing - New Jersey,
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Att: 4
Text of Proposed Order
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| Monday, October 14, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Mon 10/14 3:44 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by BET365 GROUP LIMITED.Unopposed Motion to Extend Time with Certificate of Service.(GAMBINO, DARIUS) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
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| Wednesday, October 02, 2024 | ||
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Remark
Wed 10/02 8:16 AM
DOC. #18 MAILED TO DAVID L. GREENSPAN, JEFFREY L. KESSLER AND ROBERT S. PANNULLO (tomg) |
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| Tuesday, October 01, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Tue 10/01 4:55 PM
ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF DEFENDANT DRAFTKING INC.S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO COMPLAINT (DOC. NO. 16), IT IS ORDERED THAT THE MOTION IS GRANTED. DEFENDANT DRAFTKING INC. SHALL FILE ITS RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT BY NOVEMBER 4, 2024. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 10/1/24.10/1/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED, NOT MAILED TO COUNSEL.(bw) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 10/01 4:22 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by JULIE M. LATSKO on behalf of DRAFTKINGS, INC. with Certificate of Service(LATSKO, JULIE) |
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motion
Extension of Time to File Answer
Tue 10/01 4:13 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint (Attorney), filed by DRAFTKINGS, INC..Certificate of Service.(COHEN, BARRY) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 10/01 4:09 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by BARRY L. COHEN on behalf of DRAFTKINGS, INC. with Certificate of Service(COHEN, BARRY) |
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| Thursday, September 26, 2024 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Thu 09/26 3:42 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by MLB PLAYERS INC. re: Chelsea Thompson served Summons and Complaint upon BET365 GROUP LIMITED by Hague Convention, Personal Service. BET365 GROUP LIMITED served on 9/24/2024, answer due 10/15/2024.(LECKMAN, PETER) |
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Att: 1
Declaration OF CHELSEA THOMPSON IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS PROOF OF SERVICE,
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Exhibit A - Hague Convention,
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Att: 3
Exhibit B - CPR 6.52.1 Guidance,
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Exhibit C - Bet365 Companies House,
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Att: 5
Exhibit D - Bet365 Website,
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Att: 6
Exhibit E - Proof of Service (Chelsea Thompson),
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Att: 7
Exhibit F - CPR Parts 6 and 7
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| Thursday, September 19, 2024 | ||
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Order ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
Fri 09/20 8:00 AM
ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY DIANA H. LEIDEN for MLB PLAYERS INC.8 IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 9/19/24. 9/20/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED, MAILED TO COUNSEL.(bw) |
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Summons Returned Executed
Thu 09/19 4:32 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by MLB PLAYERS INC. re: Gary Winfrey served Summons and Complaint upon DRAFTKINGS, INC. by Registered Agent. DRAFTKINGS, INC. served on 9/16/2024, answer due 10/7/2024. (LECKMAN, PETER) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 09/19 12:31 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Trainer on behalf of MLB PLAYERS INC. with Certificate of Service(Trainer, Kevin) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of Service
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 09/19 12:26 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by MARY CATHERINE ROPER on behalf of MLB PLAYERS INC. with Certificate of Service(ROPER, MARY) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of Service
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 09/19 12:18 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by HOWARD I. LANGER on behalf of MLB PLAYERS INC. with Certificate of Service(LANGER, HOWARD) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of Service
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| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | ||
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misc
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Wed 09/18 3:24 PM
APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Diana H. Leiden by MLB PLAYERS INC.. ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17751520.).(LECKMAN, PETER) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice,
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Att: 2
Text of Proposed Order,
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Att: 3
Certificate of Service
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Order ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
Wed 09/18 11:39 AM
ORDER THAT THE APPLICATIONS FOR PRO HAC OF ATTORNEY'S, JEFFREY L. KESSLER,DAVID L. GREENSPAN,ROBERT S. PANNULLO for MLB PLAYERS INC. ARE GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 9/18/24. 9/18/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED, MAILED TO COUNSEL.(bw) |
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| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | ||
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misc
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Tue 09/17 4:33 PM
APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Robert S. Pannullo by MLB PLAYERS INC.. ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17748436.).(LECKMAN, PETER) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice,
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Att: 2
Text of Proposed Order,
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Certificate of Service
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Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Tue 09/17 4:29 PM
APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David L. Greenspan by MLB PLAYERS INC.. ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17748396.).(LECKMAN, PETER) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice,
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Att: 2
Text of Proposed Order,
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Certificate of Service
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Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)
Tue 09/17 4:23 PM
APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jeffrey L. Kessler by MLB PLAYERS INC.. ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17748316.).(LECKMAN, PETER) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice,
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Att: 2
Text of Proposed Order,
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Att: 3
Certificate of Service
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| Monday, September 16, 2024 | ||
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service
Summons Issued
Mon 09/16 1:20 PM
Summons Issued as to BET365 GROUP LIMITED, DRAFTKINGS, INC.. E-MAILED To: COUNSEL on 9/16/24 (bw) |
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discov
Disclosure Statement Form 7.1
Mon 09/16 12:42 PM
Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 including Major League Baseball Players Association by MLB PLAYERS INC..(LECKMAN, PETER) |
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cmp
Complaint (Attorney)
Mon 09/16 12:06 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-17743845.), filed by MLB PLAYERS INC..(LECKMAN, PETER) (Attachment 1 replaced on 9/16/2024) (sbt) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Designation Form
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