Virgin Records America, Inc v. Thomas

Jury verdict in favor of RIAA - $222,000 judgment against Minnesota woman for making music files available via Kazaa, despite her denials of doing so.

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  • Making Available" as Copyright Infringement--Capitol v. Thomas. Professor Eric Goldman's Technology & Marketing Law Blog.
  • Plaintiffs:Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc and UMG Recordings, Inc
    Defendants:Jammie Thomas
    Intervenor:United States of America
     
    Case Number:0:2006cv01497
    Filed:April 19, 2006
     
    Court:Minnesota District Court
    Office:DMN Office [ Court Info ]
    County:Crow Wing
     
    Nature of Suit:Intellectual Property - Copyrights
    Cause:17:501 Copyright Infringement
    Jurisdiction:Federal Question
    Jury Demanded By:None

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    Docket Text

    April 19, 2006 1 COMPLAINT against Jammie Thomas ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 4002992.) assigned to Judge Michael J. Davis per 5th Division Master (Copyright) list and referred to Magistrate Judge Raymond L. Erickson (06XV185)., filed by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B Part 1# 3 Exhibit B Part 2# 4 Exhibit B Part 3# 5 Exhibit B Part 4# 6 Exhibit B Part 5# 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(RJL) (Entered: April 20, 2006)
    April 19, 2006   Summons Issued as to Jammie Thomas. (RJL) (Entered: April 20, 2006)
    April 19, 2006 2 RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc that Virgin Records America, Inc's parent is EMI Group PLC; Capitol Records, Inc's parent coporation is EMI Group PLC; Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a joint venture owned by USCO Holdings, BeSo Holding LLC, Ariola Eurodisc, Inc, Arista Holding, Inc, and Zomba US Holdings, Inc, It's ultimate Parents are Bertlesmann AG and Sony Corporation; Arista Records is owned by Sony Corporation; Interscope Records is a subsidiary of Vivendi Universal, S.A.; Warner Bros Records ultimate parent corporation is Warner Music Group; UMG Recordings parent corporation is Vivendi Universal, S.A.(RJL) (Entered: April 20, 2006)
    May 30, 2006 3 Defendant's ANSWER to Complaint by Jammie Thomas.(Toder, Brian) (Entered: May 30, 2006)
    May 30, 2006 4 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jammie Thomas (Toder, Brian) (Entered: May 30, 2006)
    June 22, 2006 5 PRETRIAL NOTICE AND ORDER Pretrial Conference set for 7/26/2006 09:15 AM in Chambers Hearing before Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L Erickson. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L Erickson on 6/22/06. (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Magistrate)(JMH) (Entered: 06/22/2006)
    July 14, 2006 6 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for David A. Tonini by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (MMC) (Entered: July 18, 2006)
    July 14, 2006   TEXT ONLY ENTRY - ORDER granting 6 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney David A Tonini for Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. Fee paid; receipt number 4-005395. Approved by Clerk Richard D. Sletten on 7/14/06. (MMC) (Entered: July 18, 2006)
    July 21, 2006 7 STATEMENT OF CASE as to Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Coates, Laura) (Entered: 07/21/2006)
    July 24, 2006 8 STATEMENT OF CASE as to Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: July 24, 2006)
    July 24, 2006 9 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jammie Thomas re 8 Statement of Case (Toder, Brian) (Entered: July 24, 2006)
    July 26, 2006 10 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L Erickson : Initial Pretrial Conference held on 7/26/2006. Pretrial Order to be issued. (RJL) (Entered: July 26, 2006)
    July 26, 2006 11 PRETRIAL ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 10/26/2006. Discovery due by 3/1/2007. Motions (non-disp) due 4/1/2007. Motions (disp) due by 5/1/2007. Ready for trial due by 7/1/2007. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L Erickson on 7/26/06. (SEA) (Entered: July 26, 2006)
    July 31, 2006 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. Jammie Thomas served on 5/1/2006, answer due 5/21/2006. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: July 31, 2006)
    November 16, 2006 13 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Michelle A. Paninopoulos by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Boyd, Felicia) (Entered: November 16, 2006)
    February 28, 2007 14 MOTION to Amend/Correct 11 Scheduling Order by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: February 28, 2007)
    February 28, 2007 15 MEMORANDUM in Support re 14 MOTION to Amend/Correct 11 Scheduling Order filed by all plaintiffs. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: February 28, 2007)
    February 28, 2007 16 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 15 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 14 MOTION to Amend/Correct 11 Scheduling Order (Coates, Laura) (Entered: February 28, 2007)
    March 6, 2007 17 ORDER That the Stipulated Motion To Amend Pretrial Scheduling Order Or In The Alternative For A Rule 16 Conference 14 is APPROVED, and the Pretrial Order dated July 26, 2006, shall be amended as follows: Discovery due by 5/1/2007. Motions (non-disp) due 6/1/2007. Motions (disp) due by 7/1/2007. Ready for trial due by 8/1/2007. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L. Erickson on 03/06/2007. (jc) Modified text on 3/7/2007 (jc). (Entered: March 6, 2007)
    March 12, 2007 18 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Andrew B. Mohraz by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) Modified on 3/13/2007 - corrected filing date (MMC). (Entered: March 12, 2007)
    March 12, 2007 19 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Timothy M. Reynolds by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) Modified on 3/13/2007 - corrected filing date (MMC). (Entered: March 12, 2007)
    March 12, 2007   TEXT ONLY ENTRY - ORDER granting 18,19 Motions for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorneys Andrew B Mohraz and Timothy M Reynolds for plaintiffs. Fees paid; receipt number 4-011546.Approved by Clerk Richard D Sletten on 3/12/07. (MMC) (Entered: March 13, 2007)
    March 14, 2007 20 ORDER re: Filing Date Correction. Signed by Judge James M. Rosenbaum on 3/14/07. (RJL) (Entered: March 15, 2007)
    May 1, 2007 21 MOTION to Amend/Correct 17 Scheduling Order, by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: May 1, 2007)
    May 1, 2007 22 MEMORANDUM in Support re 21 MOTION to Amend/Correct 17 Scheduling Order, filed by all plaintiffs. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: May 1, 2007)
    May 1, 2007 23 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 21 MOTION to Amend/Correct 17 Scheduling Order,, 22 Memorandum in Support of Motion (Coates, Laura) (Entered: May 1, 2007)
    May 2, 2007 24 ORDER The Clerk of Court is directed to strike the Motion to Amend Pretrial Scheduling Order Docket No. 21. Motions terminated: 21 MOTION to Amend/Correct 17 Scheduling Order. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L. Erickson on 5/2/07. (JMH) (Entered: May 2, 2007)
    May 3, 2007 25 MOTION to Amend/Correct 17 Scheduling Order, by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: May 3, 2007)
    May 3, 2007 26 MEMORANDUM in Support re 25 MOTION to Amend/Correct 17 Scheduling Order, filed by all plaintiffs. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: May 3, 2007)
    May 3, 2007 27 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 26 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 25 MOTION to Amend/Correct 17 Scheduling Order, (Coates, Laura) (Entered: May 3, 2007)
    May 4, 2007 28 ORDER granting Plaintiff's 25 Motion to Amend/Correct is GRANTED and that the deadline for the purpose of taking the deposition of Justin Gervais is extended to June 1, 2007. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L. Erickson on 5/4/07. (SEA) (Entered: 05/04/2007)
    June 8, 2007 29 MOTION to Amend/Correct 17 Scheduling Order, Stipulated Motion to Amend Pretrial Scheduling Order by Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: June 8, 2007)
    June 8, 2007 30 MEMORANDUM in Support re 29 MOTION to Amend/Correct 17 Scheduling Order, Stipulated Motion to Amend Pretrial Scheduling Order filed by Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: June 8, 2007)
    June 8, 2007 31 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jammie Thomas re 30 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 29 MOTION to Amend/Correct 17 Scheduling Order, Stipulated Motion to Amend Pretrial Scheduling Order (Toder, Brian) (Entered: June 8, 2007)
    June 13, 2007 32 ORDER That the Stipulated Motion to Amend Pretrial Scheduling Order Docket No. 29 is APPROVED, and the Pretrial Order dated March 6, 2007, is amended as follows: That this case shall be ready for trial on October 1, 2007,1 or 30 daysafter the Court renders its Order on any dispositive Motion (whichever is later), at which time the case will be placed on the Court's Jury trial calendar. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L. Erickson on 6/13/07. (JMH) (Entered: June 13, 2007)
    July 9, 2007 33 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: July 9, 2007)
    July 9, 2007 34 NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 33 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney: Motion Hearing set for 7/25/2007 11:00 AM in Minneapolis - Courtroom 9E before Chief Mag. Judge Raymond L. Erickson. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: July 9, 2007)
    July 9, 2007 35 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jammie Thomas re 34 Notice of Hearing on Motion, 33 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney (Toder, Brian) (Entered: July 9, 2007)
    July 25, 2007 36 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L. Erickson : Motion Hearing held on 7/25/2007 re: Brian Toder's Motion to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant Jammie Thomas 33. Motions taken under advisement as of July 25, 2007. Order to be issued. (jc) (Entered: July 25, 2007)
    August 2, 2007 37 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER Settlement Conference set for 9/24/2007 10:00 AM in Duluth - Courtroom 3 before Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L. Erickson. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L. Erickson on 8/2/07. (JMH) (Entered: August 2, 2007)
    August 3, 2007 38 JURY TRIAL NOTICE. This case is trial ready beginning 10/1/2007. The trial will be held in Minneapolis - Courtroom 14E before Judge Michael J. Davis. Please read the notice for specific due dates and deadlines regarding trial documents. (kmw) (Entered: August 3, 2007)
    August 24, 2007 39 MOTION Summary Adjudication of Specific Facts by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Boyd, Felicia) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
    August 24, 2007 40 MEMORANDUM in Support re 39 MOTION Summary Adjudication of Specific Facts filed by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-2)(Boyd, Felicia) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
    August 24, 2007 41 MOTION to Enforce Judgment re Specific Facts or for Leave to File Dispositive Motion as to Such Facts by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1-4)(Boyd, Felicia) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
    August 24, 2007 42 NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 41 MOTION to Enforce Judgment re Specific Facts or for Leave to File Dispositive Motion as to Such Facts: Motion Hearing set for 9/13/2007 02:30 PM in Duluth - Courtroom 3 before Chief Mag. Judge Raymond L. Erickson. (Boyd, Felicia) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
    August 29, 2007 43 Declaration of JoAn Cho in Support of 39 MOTION Summary Adjudication of Specific Facts filed by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)1)(Coates, Laura) Modified on 8/30/2007 (jc). (Entered: August 29, 2007)
    August 29, 2007 44 Declaration of Jennifer Pariser in Support of 39 MOTION Summary Adjudication of Specific Facts filed by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)1)(Coates, Laura) Modified on 8/30/2007 (jc). (Entered: August 29, 2007)
    August 29, 2007 45 Declaration of Alasdair McMullan in Support of 39 MOTION Summary Adjudication of Specific Facts filed by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)1)(Coates, Laura) Modified on 8/30/2007 (jc). (Entered: August 29, 2007)
    August 29, 2007 46 Declaration of Silda Palerm in Support of 39 MOTION Summary Adjudication of Specific Facts filed by all plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s)1)(Coates, Laura) Modified on 8/30/2007 (jc). (Entered: August 29, 2007)
    August 29, 2007 47 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 44 Declaration in Support, 43 Declaration in Support, 46 Declaration in Support, 45 Declaration in Support (Coates, Laura) (Entered: August 29, 2007)
    August 31, 2007 48 ORDER 1. That the Motion of Defendant's Counsel to Withdraw Without Substitution 33 is DENIED. 2. That the Defendant is direct to advise the Court as to her interest in considering a settlement of this case within one (1) week of the date of this Order. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L. Erickson on 08/31/2007. (jc) (Entered: August 31, 2007)
    September 4, 2007 49 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Richard L. Gabriel by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) Modified on 9/7/2007 - added parties(MMC). (Entered: September 4, 2007)
    September 4, 2007   TEXT ONLY ENTRY - ORDER granting 49 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Richard L Gabriel for Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. Fee paid; receipt number 4-015896. Approved by Clerk Richard D Sletten on 9/4/07. (MMC) (Entered: September 7, 2007)
    September 6, 2007 50 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 41 MOTION to Enforce Judgment re Specific Facts or for Leave to File Dispositive Motion as to Such Facts filed by Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 6, 2007)
    September 6, 2007 51 DECLARATION of Brian N. Toder in Opposition to 50 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion filed by Jammie Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 thru 20)(Toder, Brian) Modified on 9/7/2007 (jc). (Entered: September 6, 2007)
    September 6, 2007 52 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jammie Thomas re 50 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, 51 Declaration in Opposition (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 6, 2007)
    September 12, 2007 53 DATE CERTAIN TRIAL NOTICE to Attorneys (KMW) (Entered: September 12, 2007)
    September 13, 2007 54 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L. Erickson : Motion Hearing held on 9/13/2007 re 39 Virgin Records et al.'s MOTION Summary Adjudication of Specific Facts; 41 Virgin Records et al.'s MOTION to Enforce Judgment re Specific Facts or for Leave to File Dispositive Motion as to Such Facts. Motions taken under advisement. (Tape #07-55) (JMH) (Entered: September 13, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 55 STATEMENT OF CASE as to Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 56 Exhibit List by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 57 Witness List by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 58 Exhibit List /Witness List by Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 59 Proposed Voir Dire by Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 60 Proposed Jury Instructions submitted by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Jammie Thomas, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 61 Proposed Jury Instructions submitted by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 62 STATEMENT OF CASE as to Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 63 Proposed Special Verdict Form by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 64 Proposed Jury Instructions submitted by Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 65 Proposed Special Verdict Form by Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 66 Proposed Voir Dire by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 67 MOTION in Limine Defendant's Motions In Limine andMotion for Additional time ot Submit Additional Motions In Limine by Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 68 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Evidence Disputing Admitted Facts by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 69 Proposed Jury Instructions submitted by Jammie Thomas. (Attachments: # 1)(Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 70 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jammie Thomas re 62 Statement of Case, 64 Proposed Jury Instructions, 67 MOTION in Limine Defendant's Motions In Limine andMotion for Additional time ot Submit Additional Motions In Limine, 58 Exhibit List, 59 Proposed Voir Dire, 69 Proposed Jury Instructions, 65 Proposed Special Verdict Form (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 71 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 57 Witness List, 66 Proposed Voir Dire, 60 Proposed Jury Instructions, 61 Proposed Jury Instructions, 55 Statement of Case, 56 Exhibit List, 63 Proposed Special Verdict Form, 68 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Evidence Disputing Admitted Facts (Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 17, 2007 72 NOTICE to Attorneys. Updated briefing schedule for motions in limine. (kmw) (Entered: September 17, 2007)
    September 20, 2007 73 MINUTE ORDER 1. That the Plaintiffs' Motion To Enforce Stipulation Re: Specific Facts, or in the alternative, For Leave to File Dispositive Motion As To Such Facts 41 is DENIED. 2. That the Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Adjudication 39 is DENIED, as moot. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L. Erickson on 9/20/07. (SEA) (Entered: September 20, 2007)
    September 20, 2007 74 ORDER re 37 That the Settlement Conference set for Monday, September 24, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., in Court Room 3, Duluth, Minnesota, is stricken from this Court's calendar. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond L. Erickson on 9/20/07. (SEA) (Entered: September 20, 2007)
    September 20, 2007 75 Exhibit List Defendant's Amended Exhibit and Witness List by Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 20, 2007)
    September 20, 2007 76 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jammie Thomas re 75 Exhibit List (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 20, 2007)
    September 21, 2007 77 Exhibit List Plaintiffs' Amended Exhibit List by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 21, 2007)
    September 24, 2007 78 RESPONSE in Opposition re 68 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Evidence Disputing Admitted Facts filed by Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 24, 2007)
    September 24, 2007 79 DECLARATION of Brian N. Toder in Opposition to 68 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Evidence Disputing Admitted Facts filed by Jammie Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1 # 2 Exhibit(s) 2 # 3 Exhibit(s) 3 # 4 Exhibit(s) 4 # 5 Exhibit(s) 4 part 2)(Toder, Brian) Modified on 9/25/2007 (jc). (Entered: 09/24/2007)
    September 24, 2007 80 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jammie Thomas re 78 Response in Opposition to Motion, 79 Declaration in Opposition, (Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 24, 2007)
    September 24, 2007 81 MOTION in Limine to Preclude the Admission of Plaintiffs' Trial Exhibit 4 Pursuant to Rules 26 and 37 by Jammie Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 24, 2007)
    September 24, 2007 82 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Defendant from Making Unfounded, Prejudicial Statements to the Jury by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 24, 2007)
    September 24, 2007 83 Declaration of Timothy M. Reynolds in Support of 82 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Defendant from Making Unfounded, Prejudicial Statements to the Jury filed by all plaintiffs. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 24, 2007)
    September 24, 2007 84 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 83 Declaration in Support, 82 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Defendant from Making Unfounded, Prejudicial Statements to the Jury (Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 24, 2007)
    September 24, 2007 85 MEMORANDUM in Support re 67 MOTION in Limine Defendant's Motions In Limine andMotion for Additional time ot Submit Additional Motions In Limine filed by Jammie Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 24, 2007)
    September 25, 2007 86 DECLARATION of Brian N. Toder in Opposition to 82 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Defendant from Making Unfounded, Prejudicial Statements to the Jury filed by Jammie Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Toder, Brian) Modified on 9/26/2007 (jc). (Entered: 09/25/2007)
    September 25, 2007 87 DECLARATION of Brian N. Toder in Opposition to 82 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Defendant from Making Unfounded, Prejudicial Statements to the Jury filed by Jammie Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A# 2 Ex. B# 3 Certificate of Service)(Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 25, 2007)
    September 26, 2007 88 Memorandum in Opposition re 81 MOTION in Limine to Preclude the Admission of Plaintiffs' Trial Exhibit 4 by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) Modified link and text on 9/26/2007 (akl). (Entered: September 26, 2007)
    September 26, 2007 89 DECLARATION of Timothy M. Reynolds in Opposition to 81 MOTION in Limine to Preclude the Admission of Plaintiffs' Trial Exhibit 4 filed by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) Modified link and text on 9/26/2007 (akl). (Entered: September 26, 2007)
    September 26, 2007 90 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 67 MOTION in Limine Defendant's Motions In Limine andMotion for Additional time ot Submit Additional Motions In Limine Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendant's Three Docket 67 Motions in Limine filed by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 26, 2007)
    September 26, 2007 91 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 88 MOTION in Limine to Preclude the Admission of Plaintiffs' Trial Exhibit 4 (Coates, Laura) (Entered: September 26, 2007)
    September 26, 2007 92 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 90 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, (Coates, Laura) (Entered: 09/26/2007)
    September 28, 2007 93 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Evidence of Her Counsel's Motion to Withdraw (Dkt. 48) by Jammie Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Toder, Brian) (Entered: September 28, 2007)
    October 1, 2007 94 ORDER denying 68 Plaintiffs' Motion in Limine to Exclude Evidence Disputing Admitted Facts; granting 81 Defendant's Motion in Limine to Preclude the admission of Plaintiffs' Trial Exhibit 4; and reserving decision until oral argument on the following motions: 82 Plaintiffs' Motion in Limine to Preclude Defendant from Making Unfounded, Prejudicial Statements to the Jury, 67 Defendant's Motion in Limine to Prohibit the Parties from Making Certain Allusions or References during Opening Statements and 93 Defendant's Motion in Limine to Preclude Evidence of Her Counsel's Motionto Withdraw(Written Opinion). Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on October 1, 2007. (SMS) (Entered: October 1, 2007)
    October 2, 2007 95 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael J. Davis : Voir Dire held, Jury Selection held, and Jury Trial begun on 10/2/2007. (Court Reporter Lori Simpson) (kmw) (Entered: 10/02/2007)
    October 3, 2007 96 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael J. Davis : Jury Trial continued on 10/3/2007. (Court Reporter Lori Simpson) (kmw) (Entered: October 3, 2007)
    October 4, 2007 97 Final Jury Instructions. (kmw) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
    October 4, 2007 98 SPECIAL ORDER. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 10/4/07. (kmw) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
    October 4, 2007 99 JUDGMENT (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal # 2 Civil-8th Circuit Pre-Hearing Conference Notice)(jc) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
    October 4, 2007 100 SPECIAL JURY VERDICT FORM. (RJL) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
    October 4, 2007 101 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael J. Davis : Jury Trial completed on 10/4/2007. (Court Reporter Lori Simpson) (kmw) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
    October 4, 2007 102 No. 1 JURY QUESTION(s). (RJL) (Entered: October 5, 2007)
    October 4, 2007 103 ANSWER OF THE COURT TO JURY QUESTION #1. (RJL) (Entered: October 5, 2007)
    October 4, 2007 104 No. 2 JURY QUESTION(s). (RJL) (Entered: October 5, 2007)
    October 4, 2007 105 ANSWER OF THE COURT TO JURY QUESTION #2. (RJL) (Entered: October 5, 2007)
    October 5, 2007 106 JUDGMENT in favor of Capitol Records, Inc against Jammie Thomas; in favor of Sony BMG Music Entertainment against Jammie Thomas; in favor of Arista Records LLC against Jammie Thomas; in favor of Interscope Records against Jammie Thomas; in favor of Warner Bros Records Inc against Jammie Thomas; in favor of UMG Recordings, Inc against Jammie Thomas. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 10/5/07. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Notice - appeal # 2 Civil-8th Circuit Pre-Hearing Conference Notice)(RJL) (Entered: October 5, 2007)
    October 12, 2007 107 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL FROM CASE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc (Coates, Laura) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
    October 12, 2007 108 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, Warner Bros Records Inc, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 107 Notice of Withdrawal from Case and Substitution of Counsel (Coates, Laura) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
    October 15, 2007 109 MOTION for New Trial or in the Alternative, for Remittitur by Jammie Thomas. (Toder, Brian) (Entered: October 15, 2007)
    October 15, 2007 110 Declaration of Brian N. Toder in Support of 109 MOTION for New Trial or in the Alternative, for Remittitur filed by Jammie Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1)(Toder, Brian) Modified on 10/16/2007 (jc). (Entered: October 15, 2007)
    October 15, 2007 111 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Jammie Thomas re 110 Declaration in Support, 109 MOTION for New Trial or in the Alternative, for Remittitur (Toder, Brian) (Entered: October 15, 2007)
    October 18, 2007 112 NOTICE by Jammie Thomas Notice of Constitutional Question (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Toder, Brian) (Entered: October 18, 2007)
    October 19, 2007 113 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Adam Kirschner by United States of America. (Brooker, Gregory) (Entered: October 19, 2007)
    October 19, 2007 114 MOTION to Extend Time to Determine if Intervention is Appropriate by United States of America. (Brooker, Gregory) (Entered: October 19, 2007)
    October 19, 2007 115 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by United States of America re 114 MOTION to Extend Time to Determine if Intervention is Appropriate, 113 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Adam Kirschner (Brooker, Gregory) (Entered: October 19, 2007)
    October 19, 2007 116 MOTION to Amend/Correct Judgment by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Walker, Mary) (Entered: October 19, 2007)
    October 19, 2007 117 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 116 MOTION to Amend/Correct Judgment (Walker, Mary) (Entered: October 19, 2007)
    October 19, 2007   TEXT ONLY ENTRY - ORDER granting 113 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Adam Kirschner for United States of America. Fee waived for U.S. government attorney.Approved by Clerk Richard D Sletten on 10/19/07. (MMC) (Entered: October 19, 2007)
    October 23, 2007 118 ORDER granting 114 Motion to Extend to Determine If Intervention is Appropriate. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 10/23/07. (KMW) (Entered: October 23, 2007)
    October 25, 2007 119 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 109 MOTION for New Trial or in the Alternative, for Remittitur by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Walker, Mary) (Entered: October 25, 2007)
    October 25, 2007 120 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 119 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 109 MOTION for New Trial or in the Alternative, for Remittitur. (Walker, Mary) Modified on 10/26/2007 (jc). (Entered: October 25, 2007)
    October 29, 2007 121 ORDER granting 119 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Responses due by 11/8/2007. Signed by Judge Michael J. Davis on 10/29/07. (kmw) (Entered: October 29, 2007)
    November 8, 2007 122 RESPONSE in Opposition re 119 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 109 MOTION for New Trial or in the Alternative, for Remittitur MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 109 MOTION for New Trial or in the Alternative, for Remittitur filed by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Walker, Mary) (Entered: November 8, 2007)
    November 8, 2007 123 EXHIBIT re 122 Response in Opposition to Motion, for New Trial, or in The Alternative, for Remittitur by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc filed by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc. (Walker, Mary) (Entered: November 8, 2007)
    November 8, 2007 124 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 123 Exhibit, 122 Response in Opposition to Motion, for New Trial, or in The Alternative, for Remittitur (Walker, Mary) (Entered: November 8, 2007)
    November 8, 2007 125 LR7.1 WORD COUNT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 122 Response in Opposition to Motion,. (Walker, Mary) (Entered: November 8, 2007)
    November 8, 2007 126 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Arista Records LLC, Interscope Records, UMG Recordings, Inc, Virgin Records America, Inc, Capitol Records, Inc re 125 LR7.1 Word Count Compliance Certificate Regarding Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for New Trial, or in The Alternative, for Remittitur (Walker, Mary) (Entered: November 8, 2007)
    Docket Report Last Checked: November 29, 2007 15:03:39 PST
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