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Date Filed
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Docket Text
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| April 10, 2006 |
1
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COMPLAINT filed by John R. Lott, Jr.,; Jury Demand.(hp, ) (Entered: April 12, 2006)
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| April 10, 2006 |
2
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CIVIL Cover Sheet (hp, ) (Entered: April 12, 2006)
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| April 10, 2006 |
3
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff John R. Lott, Jr., by Thomas A. Vickers (hp, ) (Entered: April 12, 2006)
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| April 27, 2006 |
5
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SUMMONS Issued as to Defendants Steven D. Levitt, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. (hp, ) (Entered: May 1, 2006)
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| May 8, 2006 |
6
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo : Parties to file a joint status report on or before 6/5/2006. Status hearing set for 6/8/2006 at 9:45 AM. Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered:
05/08/2006)
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| May 17, 2006 |
7
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Steven D. Levitt, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. by David P. Sanders (Sanders, David) (Entered: May 17, 2006)
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| May 17, 2006 |
8
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Steven D. Levitt, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. by Wade A Thompson (Thompson, Wade) (Entered: May 17, 2006)
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| May 17, 2006 |
9
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MOTION by Defendants Steven D. Levitt, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. for extension of time to Answer or otherwise Plead to complaint (Agreed) (Sanders, David) (Entered:
05/17/2006)
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| May 17, 2006 |
10
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NOTICE of Motion by David P. Sanders for presentment of motion for extension of time 9 before Honorable Ruben Castillo on
5/24/2006 at 09:45 AM. (Sanders, David) (Entered: May 17, 2006)
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| May 18, 2006 |
11
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo : Defendants' agreed motion to extend time to answer or otherwise plead to complaint 9 is granted. Defendants to answer or otherwise plead to the complaint on or before 6/5/2006. Motion hearing set for 5/24/2006 is
vacated. Status report filing date of 6/5/2006 and status hearing set for 6/8/2006 at 9:45 a.m. will stand. Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: May 18, 2006)
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| May 25, 2006 |
12
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APPLICATION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Steven D. Levitt, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. by Slade R. Metcalf; Order entered granting leave by Ruben Castillo.
Filing fee $50.00 paid, receipt number 10641668 (hp, ) (Entered: May 31, 2006)
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| May 25, 2006 |
13
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APPLICATION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants Steven D. Levitt, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. by Gail C. Gove; Order entered granting leave by Ruben Castillo.
Filing fee $50.00 paid, receipt number 10641668 (hp, ) (Entered: May 31, 2006)
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| June 2, 2006 |
14
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STATUS Report (Joint) by John R. Lott, Jr, Steven D. Levitt, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. (Sanders, David) (Entered: June 2, 2006)
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| June 2, 2006 |
15
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MOTION by Defendant HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. to dismiss (Sanders, David) (Entered: June 2, 2006)
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| June 2, 2006 |
16
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MOTION by Defendant Steven D. Levitt to dismiss (Sanders, David) (Entered: June 2, 2006)
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| June 2, 2006 |
17
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NOTICE of Motion by David P. Sanders for presentment of motion to dismiss 15 , motion to dismiss 16 before Honorable Ruben Castillo on 6/8/2006 at 09:45 AM. (Sanders, David) (Entered: June 2, 2006)
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| June 2, 2006 |
18
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STATEMENT by Steven D. Levitt, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 (Sanders, David) (Entered: June 2, 2006)
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| June 2, 2006 |
21
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APPLICATION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of John R. Lott, Jr by Stephen H. Marcus; Order entered granting leave by Ruben Castillo. Filing fee $50.00 paid, receipt number
10717352 (hp, ) (Entered: June 7, 2006)
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| June 5, 2006 |
19
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NOTICE by all defendants of Filing Exhibit 1 in Defendant HarperCollins' Motion to Dismiss (Sanders, David) (Entered: June 5, 2006)
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| June 5, 2006 |
20
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EXHIBIT 1 by Defendants to Defendant HarperCollins' motion to dismiss 19 (hp, ) (Entered: June 6, 2006)
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| June 7, 2006 |
22
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MEMORANDUM by Steven D. Levitt in Support of motion to dismiss 16 (Sanders, David) (Entered: June 7, 2006)
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| June 7, 2006 |
23
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MEMORANDUM by HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. in Support of motion to dismiss 15 (Sanders, David) (Entered: June 7, 2006)
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| June 8, 2006 |
24
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo : Status hearing held. Plaintiff's response to defendant Harper/Collins Publishers, Inc.'s motion to dismiss 15 and defendant Steven D. Levitt's motion to dismiss 16 is due on or
before 7/10/2006. Defendants' replies will be due on or before 7/24/2006. The Court will rule by mail. Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: June 8, 2006)
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| July 10, 2006 |
25
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MEMORANDUM by John R. Lott, Jr in Opposition to motion to dismiss 15 , motion to dismiss 16 (Vickers, Thomas) (Entered: July 10, 2006)
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| July 24, 2006 |
26
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REPLY Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Metcalf, Slade) (Entered: July 24, 2006)
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| January 11, 2007 |
27
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo : Status hearing set for 1/24/2007 at 9:45 a.m. Enter Memorandum Opinion and Order. Defendant HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.'s motion to dismis
Count I of Plaintiff's complaint 15 is granted. Defendant Levitt's motion to dismiss 16 is granted as to Count I and denied as to Count II. Defendant HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. is hereby dismissed with prejudice.
(For further detail see separate order.) Mailed notice (hp, ) (Entered: January 16, 2007)
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| January 11, 2007 |
28
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MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by Judge Ruben Castillo on 1/11/2007:Mailed notice(hp, ) (Entered: January 16, 2007)
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| January 22, 2007 |
29
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :Status hearing set for 1/24/2007 is vacated. Settlement conference set for 1/31/2007 at 1:30 PM. Clients with settlement authority are directed
to appear or be available by telephone.Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: January 22, 2007)
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| January 24, 2007 |
30
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MOTION by Defendant Steven D. Levitt for extension of time to Respond to Count II of the Complaint (Agreed Motion) (Sanders, David) (Entered: January 24, 2007)
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| January 24, 2007 |
31
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NOTICE of Motion by David P. Sanders for presentment of extension of time 30 before Honorable Ruben Castillo on 1/30/2007 at
09:45 AM. (Sanders, David) (Entered: January 24, 2007)
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| January 24, 2007 |
32
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :Settlement conference reset to 2/15/2007 at 2:00 p.m. Settlement conference set for 1/31/2007 is vacated. Defendant Levitt's agreed motion to
extend time for defendant Levitt to respond to Count II 30 is granted. Defendant to answer or otherwise plead to Count II
within 21 days of the settlement conference. Motion hearing set for 1/30/2007 is vacated.Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: January 24, 2007)
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| February 15, 2007 |
33
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :Parties' oral request to reset the settlement conference is granted. Settlement conference reset to 3/28/2007 at 11:00 AM.Mailed notice (rao, )
(Entered: February 15, 2007)
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| March 23, 2007 |
34
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :The settlement conference set for 3/28/2007 will begin at 10:30 AM.Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: March 23, 2007)
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| March 28, 2007 |
35
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :Settlement conference held in chambers on 3/28/2007. The parties are requested to reevaluate their final settlement positions. Defendant's answer
or amended pleadings by Plaintiff will be due on or before 4/30/2007. The Court will hold a status hearing in open court on 5/2/2007 at 9:45 AM. A firm litigation schedule will be set at
the next status hearing.Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: March 29, 2007)
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| April 27, 2007 |
36
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ANSWER to Complaint by Steven D. Levitt(Gove, Gail) (Entered: April 27, 2007)
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| April 27, 2007 |
37
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STATUS Report (Joint Revised) by Steven D. Levitt (Gove, Gail) (Entered: April 27, 2007)
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| April 30, 2007 |
38
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Corrected ANSWER to Complaint by Steven D. Levitt(Gove, Gail) (Entered: April 30, 2007)
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| May 2, 2007 |
39
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :Status hearing held on 5/2/2007 and continued to 6/12/2007 at 9:45 AM. The parties are granted leave to proceed with all discovery. All discovery
to be completed on or before 7/31/2007. Bench trial set for 10/1/2007 at 9:45 AM. Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: May 2, 2007)
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| May 4, 2007 |
40
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :Status hearing reset to 6/14/2007 at 9:45 AM. Status hearing set for 6/12/2007 is vacated.Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: May 4, 2007)
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| May 25, 2007 |
41
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MOTION by Plaintiff John R. Lott, Jr for protective order (Vickers, Thomas) (Entered: May 25, 2007)
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| May 29, 2007 |
42
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MOTION by Plaintiff John R. Lott, Jr for protective order (Corrected) (Vickers, Thomas) (Entered: May 29, 2007)
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| June 4, 2007 |
43
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MEMORANDUM by Steven D. Levitt in Opposition to motion for protective order 42 (Thompson, Wade) (Entered: June 4, 2007)
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| June 12, 2007 |
44
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ATTORNEY Appearance University of Chicago (Rubinstein, Jacob) (Entered: June 12, 2007)
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| June 12, 2007 |
45
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MOTION by Respondent University Of Chicago for protective order Preventing Disclosure of "Peer Referee" Identities and Other Confidential Information (Rubinstein, Jacob) (Entered:
06/12/2007)
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| June 12, 2007 |
46
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NOTICE of Motion by Jacob Maxwell Rubinstein for presentment of motion for protective order 45 before Honorable Ruben Castillo
on 6/19/2007 at 09:45 AM. (Rubinstein, Jacob) (Entered: June 12, 2007)
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| June 14, 2007 |
47
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff John R. Lott, Jr by Paul E. Freehling (Freehling, Paul) (Entered: June 14, 2007)
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| June 14, 2007 |
48
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :Status hearing held on 6/14/2007 and continued to 7/17/2007 at 9:45 a.m. Plaintiff's motion for protective order 41 is denied as moot. Plaintiff's corrected motion for protective order 42 is denied for the reasons stated in open court. Motion by respondent University of Chicago for protective order 45 is granted to the extent stated in open court. Motion hearing set for 6/19/2007 is vacated. Parties to submit an agreed protective
order to chambers by 6/28/2007 or submit individual proposed protective orders to chambers by 7/6/2007.Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: June 14, 2007)
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| July 3, 2007 |
49
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MOTION by counsel for Plaintiff John R. Lott, Jr to withdraw as attorney (local counsel for Plaintiff) (Vickers, Thomas) (Entered: July 3, 2007)
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| July 6, 2007 |
50
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff John R. Lott, Jr by Mark L. Johnson (Johnson, Mark) (Entered: July 6, 2007)
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| July 6, 2007 |
51
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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff John R. Lott, Jr by Paul E. Freehling Amended Appearance (Freehling, Paul) (Entered: July 6, 2007)
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| July 6, 2007 |
54
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STIPULATED Protective Order Signed by Judge Ruben Castillo on 7/6/2007.(rbf, ) (Entered: July 11, 2007)
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| July 9, 2007 |
52
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NOTICE of Motion by Thomas A. Vickers for presentment of motion to withdraw as attorney 49 before Honorable Ruben Castillo on
7/11/2007 at 09:45 AM. (Vickers, Thomas) (Entered: July 9, 2007)
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| July 10, 2007 |
53
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo : Motion hearing set for 7/11/07 is vacated. Thomas A. Vickers' motion to withdraw 49
as local counsel on behalf of plaintiff is granted. Attorney Thomas A. Vickers terminated.Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: July 11, 2007)
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| July 17, 2007 |
55
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :Status hearing held on 7/17/2007. The Court will hold a settlement conference in chambers on 7/18/2007 at 4:00 PM.Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered:
07/17/2007)
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| July 18, 2007 |
56
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :Settlement conference held in chambers on 7/18/2007. The parties are directed to notify this Court by 7/30/2007 if this case has been settled.
Status hearing set for 7/31/2007 at 9:45 AM.Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: July 23, 2007)
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| July 27, 2007 |
57
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MOTION by Plaintiff John R. Lott, Jr for reconsideration dismissal of Count I (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Johnson, Mark)
(Entered: July 27, 2007)
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| July 27, 2007 |
58
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NOTICE of Motion by Mark L. Johnson for presentment of motion for reconsideration 57 before Honorable Ruben Castillo on
8/8/2007 at 09:45 AM. (Johnson, Mark) (Entered: July 27, 2007)
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| July 30, 2007 |
59
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MOTION by Plaintiff John R. Lott, Jr for leave to file Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Johnson, Mark)
(Entered: July 30, 2007)
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| July 30, 2007 |
60
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MOTION by Plaintiff John R. Lott, Jr for leave to file amended complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit corrected)(Johnson,
Mark) (Entered: July 30, 2007)
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| July 30, 2007 |
61
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NOTICE of Motion by Mark L. Johnson for presentment of motion for leave to file 60 before Honorable Ruben Castillo on 8/8/2007
at 09:45 AM. (Johnson, Mark) (Entered: July 30, 2007)
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| July 31, 2007 |
62
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo : Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration of dismissal of count I is denied for the reasons stated in open court. Response due 8/14/2007 to
plaintiff's motion for leave to file an amended complaint. Reply due 8/21/2007. Status hearing set for 8/23/2007 at 9:45a.m.Mailed notice (slb, ) (Entered: July 31, 2007)
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| July 31, 2007 |
63
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :The trial date is stricken.Mailed notice (slb, ) (Entered: July 31, 2007)
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| August 3, 2007 |
64
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STIPULATION of Dismissal Rule 41(a)(1) Stipulation of Dismissal of Count II of the Complaint (Johnson, Mark) (Entered: August 3, 2007)
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| August 7, 2007 |
65
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :Status hearing set for 8/23/2007 is vacated. This case is hereby dismissed with prejudice pursuant to the Rule 41(a)(1) Stipulation of Dismissal
of Count II of the Complaint filed on 8/3/2007. Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: August 7, 2007)
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| August 7, 2007 |
66
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :This Court's earlier order is modified as follows. Count II of the Complaint is dismissed with prejudice. Plaintiff will be allowed to pursue his
motion for leave to file an amended complaint 60 . Defendant's response will be due 8/14/2007. Plaintiff's reply will be due
8/21/2007. The Court will rule on 8/23/2007 at 9:45 AM. Mailed notice (rao, ) (Entered: August 7, 2007)
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| August 14, 2007 |
67
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MEMORANDUM by Steven D. Levitt, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. In Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Metcalf, Slade) (Entered: August 14, 2007)
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| August 14, 2007 |
68
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NOTICE by HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., Steven D. Levitt re memorandum 67 With Certificate of Service (Metcalf,
Slade) (Entered: August 14, 2007)
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| August 21, 2007 |
69
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REPLY by Plaintiff John R. Lott, Jr (Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Leave for File His First Amended Complaint (Freehling, Paul) (Entered: August 21, 2007)
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| August 23, 2007 |
70
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MINUTE entry before Judge Ruben Castillo :Motion hearing held on 8/23/07. Enter Order. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file amended complaint 60 is denied. Mailed notice (rbf, ) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
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| August 23, 2007 |
71
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ORDER Signed by Judge Ruben Castillo on 8/23/2007.(rbf, ) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
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| August 23, 2007 |
72
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ENTERED JUDGMENT Signed by Deputy Clerk on 8/23/2007.(rbf, ) (Entered: August 24, 2007)
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| August 30, 2007 |
73
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NOTICE of appeal by John R. Lott, Jr regarding orders 71 , 62 ,
28 , 27 , 72 , 70 ; Filing fee $ 455.00 paid; Receipt number 10341149 (dj, )
Modified on 10/31/2007 (air, ). (Entered: August 31, 2007)
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| August 31, 2007 |
74
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TRANSMITTED to the 7th Circuit the short record on 8/31/07 notice of appeal 73 . Notified counsel (dj, ) (Entered: August 31, 2007)
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| September 4, 2007 |
75
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of receipt of short record on appeal regarding notice of appeal 73 ; USCA Case No. 07-3095 (rbf, ) (Entered:
09/04/2007)
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| September 10, 2007 |
76
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DESIGNATION by John R. Lott, Jr of record on appeal : USCA Case No. 07-3095 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-3)(Johnson,
Mark) (Entered: September 10, 2007)
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| September 10, 2007 |
80
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SEVENTH CIRCUIT transcript information sheet. (DOCUMENT NOT SCANNED). (rbf, ) (Entered: September 18, 2007)
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| September 12, 2007 |
77
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DESIGNATION by John R. Lott, Jr of record on appeal : USCA Case No. 07-3095 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Johnson, Mark)
(Entered: September 12, 2007)
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| September 12, 2007 |
78
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NOTICE by John R. Lott, Jr re designation of record on appeal 77 (Johnson, Mark) (Entered: September 12, 2007)
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| September 14, 2007 |
79
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DESIGNATION by Steven D. Levitt, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. of record on appeal : USCA Case No. 07-3095 (Gove, Gail) (Entered: September 14, 2007)
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| September 20, 2007 |
81
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TRANSMITTED to the USCA for the 7th Circuit the long record on appeal 73 (USCA no. 07-3095) consisting of 1 volume of
pleadings and 1 exhibit. (dj, ) (Entered: September 20, 2007)
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| September 20, 2007 |
82
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USCA RECEIVED on 9/20/07 the long record regarding notice of appeal 73 (07-3095)(dj, ) (Entered: September 24, 2007)
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| October 2, 2007 |
83
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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings before Judge Ruben Castillo held on 5/2/07, 6/8/07, 6/14/07, 7/17/07, 7/31/07, 8/23/07 (Volumes 6). (DOCUMENTS NOT SCANNED). (rbf, ) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
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| October 4, 2007 |
84
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TRANSMITTED to the USCA for the 7th Circuit supplemental record on appeal 73 (USCA no. 07-3095) consisting of six (6) volumes
of transcripts of proceedings before Judge Ruben Castillo held on 5/2/07, 6/8/07, 6/14/07, 7/17/07, 7/31/07, 8/23/07. (rbf, ) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
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| November 1, 2007 |
85
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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings before Judge Ruben Castillo held on 7/31/07 (Volumes 1). (DOCUMENT NOT SCANNED). (rbf, ) (Entered: November 5, 2007)
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| November 5, 2007 |
86
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TRANSMITTED to the USCA for the 7th Circuit supplemental record on appeal 73 (USCA no. 07-3095) consisting of 1 volume of
transcripts of proceedings held on 7/31/07 held before the Honorable Ruben Castillo. (rbf, ) (Entered: November 5, 2007)
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| November 5, 2007 |
87
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USCA RECEIVED on 11/5/07 the supplemental record on appeal. (rbf, ) (Entered: November 5, 2007)
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| March 19, 2009 |
88
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LETTER from the USCA retaining the record on appeal in USCA no. 07-3095 consisting of one volume of pleadings, seven volumes of transcripts, and one volume of exhibits. (td, ) (Entered:
03/23/2009)
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| March 19, 2009 |
89
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MANDATE of USCA dated 2/11/2009 regarding notice of appeal 73 ; USCA No. 07-3095. The judgment of the District Court is
affirmed, with costs, in accordance with the decision of this court entered on this date. (td, ) (Entered: March 23, 2009)
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| March 19, 2009 |
90
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OPINION from the USCA for the 7th Circuit; Argued 10/21/2008; Decided 2/11/2009 in USCA case no. 07-3095. (td, ) (Entered: March 23, 2009)
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| April 23, 2009 |
91
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LETTER from the Seventh Circuit returning the record on appeal in USCA no. 07-3095 consisting of one (1) volume of pleadings; seven (7) volumes of transcripts and one (1) volume of
exhibits. (jmp, ) (Entered: April 27, 2009)
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