Vargas et al v. Pfizer Inc. et al

Plaintiffs Ralph Vargas and Bland-Rickey Roberts d/b/a JBR Music Group alleged that Defendants Pfizer Inc., Publicis Inc., Fluid Music, East West Communications Inc. and Brian Transeau infringed on Plaintiffs' copyright to "Bust Dat Groove Without Ride." Defendants allegedly used key musical themes and/or jingles from the composition to promote the sales of Celebrex and misattributed the work to Defendant Transeau. http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/case/vargas-v-bt
Plaintiffs:Ralph Vargas and Bland Ricky Roberts
Defendants:Brian Transeau and East West Communications, Inc.
Cross Claimant:Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc.
Cross Defendants:East West Communications, Inc. and Brian Transeau
 
Case Number:1:2004cv09772
Filed:December 13, 2004
 
Court:New York Southern District Court
Office:Foley Square Office [ Court Info ]
County:NewYork
Presiding Judge:Judge William H. Pauley III
 
Nature of Suit:Intellectual Property - Copyrights
Cause:15:1125 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
Jurisdiction:Federal Question
Jury Demanded By:Plaintiff
Amount Demanded:$9,999,000.00

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Date Filed#Document Text
December 13, 20041COMPLAINT against Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Publicis, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Filing Fee $ 150.00, Receipt Number 528835)Document filed by Bland Ricky Roberts, Ralph Vargas.(laq, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 12/15/2004 (laq, ).
December 27, 20042Court Opinion or Order ORDER RE INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 3/18/2005 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 11D at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY for the purpose of discussing settlement, exploring contemplated motions, stipulated facts, narrowing issues, fixing a discovery schedule, and setting a date for trial (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 12/27/04) Copy mailed by Chambers.(yv, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 12/28/2004 (yv, ).
February 9, 20053AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint, against Pfizer Inc., Publicis, Inc., Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau.Document filed by Ralph Vargas, Bland Ricky Roberts. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by Ralph Vargas,, Bland Ricky Roberts,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit a# 2 Exhibit b)(yv, )
March 4, 20054ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Willaim H. Pauley III from Bruce P. Keller dated 3/3/05 re: Application granted; a pre-motion conference is scheduled for 3/18/05 @10:00 a.m.. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 3/4/05) (pl, )
March 16, 20055AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Pfizer Inc. served on 2/28/2005, answer due 3/21/2005. Service was accepted by CT Corporation System. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
March 16, 20056AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc. served on 2/28/2005, answer due 3/21/2005. Service was accepted by David Shapiro. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
March 17, 20057AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Publicis, Inc. served on 3/14/2005, answer due 4/4/2005. Service was accepted by Secretary of State. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
March 20, 20058AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc. served on 3/14/2005, answer due 4/4/2005. Service was accepted by Christie Michel. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
March 25, 20059Court Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER: Motions due by 5/13/2005. Responses due by 5/27/2005 Replies due by 6/6/2005. Oral Argument set for 6/24/2005 11:00 AM before Judge William H. Pauley III. Additional discovery deadlines are as set forth in this Order. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 3/25/05) (pl, )
April 4, 200510WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED Document filed by Ralph Vargas. Brian Transeau waiver sent on 3/28/2005, answer due 5/27/2005. (Chin, Paul)
April 26, 200511NOTICE of Appearance by Samuel M. Leaf on behalf of East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau (Leaf, Samuel)
April 28, 200512NOTICE of Appearance by Bruce P. Keller on behalf of Pfizer Inc. (Keller, Bruce)
May 2, 200513ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from Samuel M. Leaf dated 4/26/05 re: Application GRANTED. A conference is scheduled for 5/24/05 at 10:00 a.m. Parties may participate by telelphone. Oral argument scheduled for 6/24/05 is cancelled. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 5/2/05) (db, )
May 10, 200514STIPULATION DISMISSING WITH PREJUDICE COUNTS THREE AND FOUR OF THE AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 5/10/05) (jco, )
May 13, 200515Court Opinion or Order ORDER; the motion is granted, and that Eric M. Stahl may enter his appearance as counsel for said defendants and actively participate in the conduct of these proceedings. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 5/13/05) (sac, )
June 2, 200517ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Pauley from Paul Chin dated 3/31/05: granting request that the 6/7 scheduling conf be adjourned to 6/7/05, at 2:30 pm. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 6/2/05) (cd, )
June 10, 200518Court Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER: Motions due by 6/30/2005. Responses due by 7/21/2005 Replies due by 8/1/2005. Discovery due by 11/30/2005. Oral Argument set for 8/12/2005 11:00 AM before Judge William H. Pauley III. Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/6/2006 10:00 AM before Judge William H. Pauley III. Initial Disclosures due by 6/24/2005. Joint Pretrial Order due by 12/30/2005. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 6/9/05) (db, )
June 20, 200519ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Pauley from Paul A. Chin dated 6/15/05 re: request that the Court reconsider its decision: (i) granting defendants' request to file a motion for summary judgment in this case; and (ii) denying plaintiffs' request that defendants file an answer to the amended complaint. Application granted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff's application seeking reconsideration of this Court's scheduling of defendants' motion for summary judgment is denied. Defendants are directed to file their answers by 6/30/05 (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 6/20/05) (yv, )
June 30, 200520RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Document filed by Pfizer Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Keller, Bruce)
June 30, 200521ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by Pfizer Inc.. Related document: 3 Amended Complaint, filed by Ralph Vargas,, Bland Ricky Roberts,. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Keller, Bruce)
June 30, 200522NOTICE of Appearance by James J. Pastore, Jr on behalf of Pfizer Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Pastore, James)
June 30, 200523MOTION for Summary Judgment. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Publicis, Inc., Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. Responses due by 7/21/2005 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Leaf, Samuel)
June 30, 200524RULE 56.1 STATEMENT. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Publicis, Inc., Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Leaf, Samuel)
June 30, 200525MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment. On the Issue of Originality of Plaintiffs' Work. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Publicis, Inc., Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Leaf, Samuel)
June 30, 200526DECLARATION of Rhys Moody in Support re: 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Publicis, Inc., Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Leaf, Samuel)
June 30, 200527DECLARATION of Brad Stratton in Support re: 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Publicis, Inc., Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Leaf, Samuel)
June 30, 200528DECLARATION of Edward P. Kelly in Support re: 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Publicis, Inc., Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Leaf, Samuel)
June 30, 200529DECLARATION of Brian Transeau in Support re: 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Publicis, Inc., Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Leaf, Samuel)
June 30, 200530DECLARATION of Anthony Ricigliano in Support re: 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Publicis, Inc., Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E)(Leaf, Samuel)
June 30, 200531RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Document filed by Publicis, Inc..(Edelman, Sara)
June 30, 200532ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by Publicis, Inc.. Related document: 3 Amended Complaint, filed by Ralph Vargas,, Bland Ricky Roberts,.(Edelman, Sara)
June 30, 200533ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. Related document: 3 Amended Complaint, filed by Ralph Vargas,, Bland Ricky Roberts,.(Leaf, Samuel)
June 30, 200534ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by Brian Transeau. Related document: 3 Amended Complaint, filed by Ralph Vargas,, Bland Ricky Roberts,.(Leaf, Samuel)
June 30, 200535ANSWER to Amended Complaint., CROSSCLAIM against East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. Document filed by Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc..(Kelly, Edward)
June 30, 200536ANSWER to Complaint., CROSSCLAIM against East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. Document filed by Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc..(Kelly, Edward)
June 30, 200537ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from Samuel M. Leaf dated 6/30/05 re: granting permission for defendants to file these exhibits in hard copy form. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 6/30/05) (sac, )
July 1, 200538MOTION for Summary Judgment. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Publicis, Inc., Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Leaf, Samuel)
July 6, 200539RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc..(Leaf, Samuel)
July 6, 200540AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Disclosure Statement Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1 served on Bruce Keller, Esq., Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, Edward P. Kelly, Esq., Tiajoloff & Kelly, Sara L. Edelman, Esq., Davis & Gilbert, LLP, Paul A. Chin, Esq., Law Offices of Paul A. Chin on 7/6/2005. Service was made by ECF. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. (Leaf, Samuel)
July 23, 200542MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit Declaration of Matt Ritter (drum/music expert)# 4 Exhibit Declaration of I. Rodriguez (expert)# 5 Exhibit Plaintiff's Rule 56.1.b Statement)(Chin, Paul)
July 24, 200543ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley III from Paul A. Chin dated 7/20/05 re: granting plaintiffs request that the court allow Plaintiffs to file their opposition to dfts motion for summary judgment by 7/22/05, and allow dfts to file their reply by 8/2/056. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 7/20/05) (pl, )
July 25, 200544NOTICE of Appearance by Eric M. Stahl on behalf of East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau, East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau, East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau (Stahl, Eric)
July 25, 200545DECLARATION of Service re: 44 Notice of Appearance. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau, East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau, East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Stahl, Eric)
August 2, 200546REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 38 MOTION for Summary Judgment. On The Issue of Originality of Plaintiffs' Work. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau, East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau, East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Leaf, Samuel)
August 2, 200547DECLARATION of Anthony Ricigliano in Support re: 38 MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau, East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau, East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Leaf, Samuel)
October 26, 200549Court Opinion or Order ORDER denying 38 Motion for Summary Judgment, denying 23 Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendants' motion for summary judgment is denied. Plaintiffs are granted leave to amend their complaint to perfect their claim of copyright infringement based on the sound recording rights to Bust Dat Groove. Plaintiffs must file their Amended Complaint within ten (10) business days of this Memorandum and Order. So Ordered.(Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 10/26/05) (jco, )
November 14, 200550SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 3 Amended Complaint, against East West Communications, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Publicis, Inc., Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau.Document filed by Ralph Vargas, Bland Ricky Roberts. Related document: 3 Amended Complaint, filed by Ralph Vargas,, Bland Ricky Roberts,. (Attachments:, # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(sac, )
November 15, 200551CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Summons and Amended Complaint,. East West Communications, Inc. served on 11/9/2005, answer due 11/30/2005. Service was made by Mail and e-mail. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
November 15, 200552CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Second Amended Complaint served on East West Communications, Inc. on 11/9/2005. Service was made by Mail and e-mail. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
November 15, 200553CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Second Amended Complaint served on Fluid Music on 11/9/2005. Service was made by Mail and e-mail. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
November 15, 200554CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Second Amended Complaint served on Pfizer, Inc. on 11/9/2005. Service was made by Mail and e-mail. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
November 15, 200555CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Second Amended Complaint served on Publicis, Inc. on 11/9/2005. Service was made by Mail and e-mail. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
November 15, 200556CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Second Amended Complaint served on Brian Transeau on 11/9/2005. Service was made by Mail and e-mail. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
November 22, 200557NOTICE of Appearance by Sara Lynn Edelman on behalf of Pfizer Inc. (Edelman, Sara)
November 28, 200558ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc..(Edelman, Sara)
November 28, 200559ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by Pfizer Inc.. Related document: 50 Amended Complaint, filed by Ralph Vargas,, Bland Ricky Roberts,.(Edelman, Sara)
November 28, 200560ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by Publicis, Inc.. Related document: 50 Amended Complaint, filed by Ralph Vargas,, Bland Ricky Roberts,.(Edelman, Sara)
November 28, 200561ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. Related document: 50 Amended Complaint, filed by Ralph Vargas,, Bland Ricky Roberts,.(Leaf, Samuel)
November 28, 200562ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by Brian Transeau. Related document: 50 Amended Complaint, filed by Ralph Vargas,, Bland Ricky Roberts,.(Leaf, Samuel)
November 28, 200563CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Defendant East West Communications, Inc. and Brian Transeau Answer to Second Amended Complaint served on Paul A. Chin, Esq., Bruce Keller, Esq., Sara L. Edelman, Esq., Edward P. Kelly, Esq. on 11/28/2005. Service was made by ECF & Mail. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau. (Leaf, Samuel)
December 8, 200564Court Opinion or Order STIPULATION AND ORDER OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL: Davis & Gilbert LLP is substituted as attorney for the defendant Alanda Music, Ltd. instead of Tiajoloff & Kelly as of the date hereto. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 12/6/2005) (lb, )
December 8, 200565Court Opinion or Order REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER: All Dispositive Motions due by 5/12/2006. Discovery due by 3/31/2006. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/21/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge William H. Pauley III. Pretrial Order due by 7/12/2006. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 12/8/2005) (lb, )
December 8, 200566Court Opinion or Order STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material.... (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 12/6/2005) (lb, )
February 9, 200668NOTICE of and Order of Dismissal Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2) As to Defendants Pfizer, Publicis and Fluid Music. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Certificate of Service of Notice and Order)(Chin, Paul)
February 10, 200669NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2) of the F.R.C.P. soley against dft. Publicis, Inc. Pfizer, Inc. and Alanda Music, with prejudice. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 2/10/06) (pl, )
February 23, 200670NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Teena Heejung Lee on behalf of East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau, East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau, East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Letter by Samuel Leaf)(Lee, Teena)
March 21, 200671NOTICE of Substitution of Attorney. Old Attorney: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, New Attorney: Brian Transeau, pro se, Address: Brian Transeau, 2658 Griffiths Park Blvd., #511, Los Angeles, California, 90039,. Document filed by Brian Transeau, Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Eric M. Stahl pursuant to Local Rule 1.4# 2)(Lee, Teena)
March 29, 200672Court Opinion or Order STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL: It is hereby stipulated and agreed that Davis Wright Tremaine by Eric M. Stahl hereby withdraw as counsel in this action for defendant Brian Transeau, and that Brian Transeau appears in this action pro se. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 3/27/2006) (lb, )
May 23, 200673NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David Sidney Olson on behalf of Brian Transeau, Brian Transeau, Brian Transeau (Olson, David)
June 7, 200674Court Opinion or Order SECOND REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 8/15/2006. Final Pretrial Conference set for 10/13/2006 at 10:30 AM before Judge William H. Pauley III. Joint Pretrial Order due by 10/12/2006. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 6/6/2006) (lb, )
June 30, 200675NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Julie Angela Ahrens on behalf of Brian Transeau, Brian Transeau, Brian Transeau (Ahrens, Julie)
July 28, 200676FILING ERROR - ELECTRONIC FILING FOR NON-ECF DOCUMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION for Protective Order (STIPULATION AND AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER). Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Olson, David) Modified on 7/31/2006 (kg, ).
August 11, 200677MOTION for Alice C. Garber and Christopher Keegan to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Brian Transeau, Brian Transeau, Brian Transeau. Proposed Order attached. (db, )
August 25, 200678Court Opinion or Order ORDER re: granting 77 MOTION for Alice C. Garber and Christopher Keegan to Appear Pro Hac Vice. filed by Brian Transeau, (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 8/22/06) (djc, )
August 28, 200679ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from David Olson dated 8/7/06 re: Counsel writes to request a pre-motion conference. Application granted. A phone conference is set for 9/1/06 at 10:00 a.m. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 8/24/06) (jco, )
September 7, 200680Court Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER: Motion for summary judgment due by 9/22/2006. Responses due by 10/6/2006 Replies due by 10/13/2006. Final Pretrial Conference set for 11/3/2006 10:30 AM before Judge William H. Pauley III. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 9/5/06) (dle, )
September 22, 200681JOINDER to join in Motion for Summary Judgment. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc..(Stahl, Eric)
September 22, 200682NOTICE of DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF JOINDER re: 81 Joinder. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. (Stahl, Eric)
September 22, 200683NOTICE of RULE 56.1 STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED FACTS re: 82 Notice (Other), 81 Joinder. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. (Stahl, Eric)
September 22, 200684NOTICE of CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re: 82 Notice (Other), 81 Joinder, 83 Notice (Other). Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. (Stahl, Eric)
September 25, 200685SECOND MOTION for Summary Judgment. Document filed by Brian Transeau. Responses due by 10/9/2006 Return Date set for 11/3/2006 10:00 AM. (Ahrens, Julie)
September 25, 200686BRIEF re: 85 SECOND MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Brian Transeau.(Ahrens, Julie)
September 26, 200687DECLARATION of Christopher Keegan in Support re: 85 SECOND MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex B# 2 Exhibit Ex C# 3 Exhibit Ex D# 4 Exhibit Ex E# 5 Exhibit Ex F# 6 Exhibit Ex G# 7 Exhibit Ex H# 8 Exhibit Ex I# 9 Exhibit Ex J part 1# 10 Exhibit Ex J part 2# 11 Exhibit Ex K# 12 Exhibit Ex L# 13 Exhibit Ex M# 14 Exhibit Ex N part 1# 15 Exhibit Ex N part 2# 16 Exhibit Ex O# 17 Exhibit Ex P# 18 Exhibit Ex Q# 19 Exhibit Ex R# 20 Exhibit Ex S# 21 Exhibit Ex T# 22 Exhibit Ex U# 23 Exhibit Ex V)(Ahrens, Julie)
September 26, 200688RULE 56.1 STATEMENT. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Ahrens, Julie)
September 26, 200689Court Opinion or Order ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from Julie A. Ahrens dated 9/22/06 re: a request that motions be due 9/25/2006, oppositions due by 10/9/2006, and replies due by 10/16/2006. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 9/22/06) (kco, )
October 3, 200690ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley III from Julie A. Ahrens dated 9/22/2006 re: requesting the Court's permission to file these exhibits in hard copy. ENDORSEMENT: Application Granted. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 10/2/2006) (lb, )
October 12, 200691FIRST MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 85 SECOND MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
October 12, 200692COUNTER STATEMENT TO 88 Rule 56.1 Statement. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
October 12, 200693PRETRIAL STATEMENT. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)(Ahrens, Julie)
October 12, 200694ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley III from Law Offices of Paul A. Chin dated 10/10/2006 re: request for an extension of time to file plaintiffs' opposition to defendant's motion for summary judgment until 10/11/2006. ENDORSEMENT: Application Granted. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 10/11/2006) (lb, )
October 12, 200695ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley III from Julie A. Ahrens dated 10/10/2006 re: request that the Court grant a corresponding 2-day extension for defendants' reply brief to 10/18/2006. ENDORSEMENT: Application Granted. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 10/11/2006) (lb, )
October 13, 200696DECLARATION of Paul Chin in Opposition re: 85 SECOND MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 2 Exhibit 2 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 3 Exhibit 3 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 4 Exhibit 4 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 5 Exhibit 5 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 6 Exhibit 6 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 7 Exhibit 7 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 8 Exhibit 8 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 9 Exhibit 9 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 10 Exhibit 10 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 11 Exhibit 11 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 12 Exhibit 12 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 13 Exhibit 13 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 14 Exhibit 14 to Plaintiffs' Opposition# 15 Affidavit Declaration of Paul Chin in Support of Opposition# 16 Exhibit Declaration of Paul Chin of unsuccessful attempt to file exhibits on ECF)(Chin, Paul)
October 13, 200697PROPOSED PRETRIAL STATEMENT Plaintiffs' Joint Pre-Trial Order. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Plaintiffs' Proposed Joint Pre-Trial Order# 2 Errata A to Plaintiffs' Joint Pre-Trial Order# 3 Exhibit B to Plaintiffs' Joint Pre-Trial Order# 4 Exhibit C to Plaintiffs' Joint Pre-Trial Order# 5 Affidavit Declaration of Paul Chin)(Chin, Paul)
October 19, 200698REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 85 SECOND MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Ahrens, Julie)
October 19, 200699DECLARATION of Julie A. Ahrens in Support re: 98 Reply Memorandum of Law in Support. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit W# 2 Exhibit X# 3 Exhibit Y)(Ahrens, Julie)
October 26, 2006100Court Opinion or Order ORDER ADMITTING ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. Attorney Anthony T. Falzone for Brian Transeau admitted Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 10/24/2006) (lb, )
October 26, 2006101ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley III from Eric M. Stahl dated 10/17/2006 re: seeking permission to participate in the 11/3 hearing and conference telephonically. ENDORSEMENT: Application Granted. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 10/24/2006) (lb, )
October 30, 2006102JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)(Ahrens, Julie)
October 31, 2006103MOTION for Ryan J. Casamiquela to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (jco, )
November 6, 2006104Court Opinion or Order ORDER granting 103 Motion for Ryan J. Casamiquela to Appear Pro Hac Vice . (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 11/3/2006) (lb, )
November 9, 2006105FIRST MOTION for Reconsideration of Court's bench order on November 3, 2006. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
November 9, 2006106FIRST MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 105 FIRST MOTION for Reconsideration of Court's bench order on November 3, 2006.. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Chin, Paul)
November 14, 2006107DECLARATION of Paul A. Chin in Support re: 105 FIRST MOTION for Reconsideration of Court's bench order on November 3, 2006.. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Oral argument transcript)(Chin, Paul)
November 20, 2006108REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 105 FIRST MOTION for Reconsideration of Court's bench order on November 3, 2006.. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Transcript of Oral Argument)(Chin, Paul)
November 30, 2006109FIRST MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 105 FIRST MOTION for Reconsideration of Court's bench order on November 3, 2006.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Falzone, Anthony)
November 30, 2006110DECLARATION of Anthony T. Falzone in Opposition re: 105 FIRST MOTION for Reconsideration of Court's bench order on November 3, 2006.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D)(Falzone, Anthony)
December 1, 2006111DECLARATION of Julie A. Ahrens in Support re: 85 SECOND MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Z# 2 Exhibit AA)(Ahrens, Julie)
December 1, 2006112DECLARATION of Brian Transeau in Support re: 85 SECOND MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Ahrens, Julie)
December 1, 2006113DECLARATION of Brian Baughn in Support re: 85 SECOND MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Ahrens, Julie)
December 1, 2006114DECLARATION of Wonseok Choi in Support re: 85 SECOND MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Ahrens, Julie)
December 1, 2006115DECLARATION of Dr. Richard Boulanger in Support re: 85 SECOND MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B (part 1)# 3 Exhibit B (part 2)# 4 Exhibit B (part 3)# 5 Exhibit B (part 4))(Ahrens, Julie)
December 5, 2006116ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from Julie A. Ahrens dated 12/1/06 re: Application GRANTED. Defendant Transeau is given permission to file hardcopies of the CD's containing audio and video exhibits in support of his summary judgment motion. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 12/4/06) (db, )
December 6, 2006117REPLY to Response to Motion re: 105 FIRST MOTION for Reconsideration of Court's bench order on November 3, 2006. Reply to Defendant's second opposition. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A pg. 1# 2 Exhibit A pg.2# 3 Exhibit B)(Chin, Paul)
December 15, 2006119Court Opinion or Order ORDER denying 105 Motion for Reconsideration. However, this Court will address at a later date whether defendants should bear any of the costs incurred by plaintiffs in responding to defendants' additional expert evidence . (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 12/15/2006) (lb, )
December 15, 2006120ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley III from Paul A. Chin dated 12/12/2006 re: plaintiffs request a conference with the Court to discuss whether or not plaintiffs must still engage their experts to analyze defendant Brian Transeau's re-creation, and subsequent fast fourier transform analysis, of Aparthenonia. ENDORSEMENT: Application Denied. Plaintiffs may but need not necessarily engage their experts. The Court takes no position at this time as to whether the absence of additional testimony from plaintiffs' experts will prejudice plaintiffs on the motions for summary judgment. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 12/14/2006) (lb, )
January 8, 2007122ENDORSED LETTER addressed to William H. Pauley from Paul A. Chin dated 1/2/2007 re: to plaintiffs are requesting an additional fourteen (14) days within which to prepare and submit their rebuttal report. ENDORSEMENT: Application grqanted. Plaintiffs shall file and serve their rebuttal report, if any by January 19,2007 (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 1/3/2007) (jmi, )
January 23, 2007124DECLARATION of Paul A. Chin in Opposition re: 85 SECOND MOTION for Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 15 - expert report)(Chin, Paul)
January 26, 2007125ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Pauley from Paul Chin dated 1/22/07 re request that the Court extend the time in which plntfs may submit their rebuttal expert report to 1/23/07: application granted. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 1/26/07) (cd)
February 13, 2007126ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley III from Anthony T. Falzane dated 2/5/07 re: that the trial of this action is adjourned sine die. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 2/9/07) (pl)
February 16, 2007128Court Opinion or Order ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from Julie A. Ahrens dated 1/25/2007 re: to write to request a pre-motion conference pursuant to your Honor's Individual Practice Rule 3.A. Telephone Conference set for 2/16/2007 04:30 PM before Judge William H. Pauley III. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. Phone conference will be held February 16,2007 at 4:30 pm. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 2/14/2007) (jmi)
March 1, 2007129Court Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER No.5:Motions due by 3/16/2007.,Responses due by 3/29/2007,Replies due by 4/4/2007. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 2/26/07) (js)
March 15, 2007130MOTION to Strike Document No. 124 Supplemental Declaration of Paul A. Chin. Document filed by Brian Transeau.Responses due by 3/29/2007(Ahrens, Julie)
March 16, 2007131MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 130 MOTION to Strike Document No. 124 Supplemental Declaration of Paul A. Chin.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Ahrens, Julie)
March 29, 2007132FIRST MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 130 MOTION to Strike Document No. 124 Supplemental Declaration of Paul A. Chin.. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Supplement Certificate of Service)(Chin, Paul)
April 4, 2007133REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 130 MOTION to Strike Document No. 124 Supplemental Declaration of Paul A. Chin.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Ahrens, Julie)
May 9, 2007134Court Opinion or Order MEMORANDUM AND ORDER for the reasons, Defendants' motion for summary judgment is granted and this action is dismissed. The Clerk of the Court is directed to make this case closed. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 5/9/2007) (jmi) Modified on 5/21/2007 (Miles, Janeen).
May 18, 2007135CLERK'S JUDGMENT That for the reasons stated in the Court's Memorandum and Order dated May 9, 2007, defendants motion for summary judgment is granted and the action is dismissed; accordingly, the case is closed. (Signed by J. Michael McMahon, clerk on 5/18/07) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)(ml)
May 23, 2007136Court Opinion or Order STIPULATION AND ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO FILE MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES, REQUEST TO TAX COSTS, AND NOTICE OF APPEAL: pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54 and Local Rule 54.1 the deadline for defendants to file a motion for attorneys' fees and/or request to tax costs shall be extended to June 11, 2007 in order to provide the parties sufficient time to meet and confer concerning these issues and whether they can be resolved without further motion practice. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate procedure 4, the deadline for plaintiffs to file a notice of appeal from the judgment of dismissal in this case shall be extended to July 6, 2007. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 5/22/07) (js)
May 31, 2007137NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Eric M. Stahl on behalf of East West Communications, Inc.. New Address: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, Washington, USA 98101-3045, 206-622-3150. (Stahl, Eric)
June 12, 2007138NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Julie Angela Ahrens on behalf of Brian Transeau. New Address: Stanford Law School, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA, USA 94305-8610, 650-723-2511. (Ahrens, Julie)
June 11, 2007139ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from David S. Olson dated 6/7/07 re: a request for the following briefing schedule: defendants shall file their motions for attorneys fees by 6/29/2007. Responses due by 7/31/2007. Replies due by 8/17/2007. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. Oral argument on defendants' motion will held before this court on 9/11/2007 at 11:00 a.m. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 6/11/07) (kco)
June 19, 2007140MOTION to Seal Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs. Document filed by Brian Transeau and East West Communications.(Ahrens, Julie) Modified on 6/20/2007 (KA).
June 29, 2007141MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs. Document filed by Brian Transeau.Return Date set for 9/11/2007 at 11:00 AM.(Falzone, Anthony)
June 29, 2007142MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 141 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Falzone, Anthony)
June 29, 2007143MOTION for Attorney Fees. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc..Return Date set for 9/11/2007 at 11:00 AM.(Lee, Teena)
June 29, 2007144DECLARATION of Eric M. Stahl in Support re: 143 MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Part I)# 2 Exhibit A (Part II)# 3 Exhibit A (Part III)# 4 Exhibit B)(Lee, Teena)
June 29, 2007145MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 143 MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. (Lee, Teena)
June 29, 2007146DECLARATION of Julie A. Ahrens in Support re: 141 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit G# 8 Exhibit H# 9 Exhibit H part 2# 10 Exhibit I# 11 Exhibit J# 12 Exhibit K# 13 Exhibit L# 14 Exhibit M# 15 Exhibit N# 16 Exhibit O# 17 Exhibit P# 18 Exhibit Q# 19 Exhibit R# 20 Exhibit S# 21 Exhibit T# 22 Exhibit U# 23 Exhibit V# 24 Exhibit W# 25 Exhibit X# 26 Exhibit Y# 27 Exhibit Z# 28 Exhibit Z part 2# 29 Exhibit AA# 30 Exhibit BB# 31 Exhibit CC# 32 Exhibit DD# 33 Exhibit EE# 34 Exhibit FF)(Falzone, Anthony)
June 29, 2007147DECLARATION of Anthony T. Falzone in Support re: 141 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)(Falzone, Anthony)
June 29, 2007148DECLARATION of David S. Olson in Support re: 141 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Falzone, Anthony)
June 29, 2007149DECLARATION of Eric Chan in Support re: 141 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Falzone, Anthony)
June 29, 2007150DECLARATION of Christian Chadd Taylor in Support re: 141 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Falzone, Anthony)
June 29, 2007151DECLARATION of Eric M. Stahl in Support re: 141 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit A part 2)(Falzone, Anthony)
July 3, 2007152Court Opinion or Order MEMO ENDORSED ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR AN ORDER PERMITTING PARTIES TO FILE MOTION FOR COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES UNDER SEAL: ENDORSEMENT: Application GRANTED in part. Redactions should be minimized in view of the presumption of openness in Federal Court, to the extent the motion B grounded in a settlement agreement cannot remain secret. SO Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 7/3/07) (js)
July 5, 2007153CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of East West Communications, Inc.'s Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs served on Plaintiffs Ralph Vargas and Bland-Ricky Roberts and pro se defendant Brian Transeau on June 29, 2007. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. (Lee, Teena)
July 13, 2007155Court Opinion or Order ENDORSED LETTER addressed to William H. Pauley from Julie A. Ahrens dated 6/29/2007 re: Defendants request that exhibit C to the declaration of Anthony T. Falzone in support of the motion is a compact disc containing audio files, which cannot be converted to PDF format for electronic filing. We respectfully request the Court's permission to file this exhibits in hard copy. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 7/12/2007) (jmi)
August 2, 2007156CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' memorandum of law in opposition to Defendants' motion for attorneys' fees served on Attorneys for East West Communications and Brian Transeau on August 2, 2007. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
August 7, 2007157CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Declaration of Plaintiff Ralph Vargas served on attorneys for Defendants Brian Transeau and East West Communications, Inc. on Aug. 5, 2007. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
August 7, 2007158CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Supplemental Declaration of Paul A. Chin served on Attorneys for Defendants Brian Transeau and East West Communications, Inc. on Aug. 5, 2007. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
August 10, 2007159ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from Paul A. Chin dated 8/1/07 re: For the foregoing reasons, it is respectfully requested that the Court extend the filing deadline for Plaintiffs' opposition to August 2, 2007 and Defendants' reply to August 21, 2007. ENDORSEMENT: Application GRANTED. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 8/9/07) (js)
August 17, 2007161Court Opinion or Order ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from Paul A. Chin dated 8/2/07 re: a request to allow plaintiffs to file exhibits in hard copy under seal. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 8/16/07) (Copy sent to Sealed Records)(kco)
August 21, 2007162ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley III from Julie A. Ahrens dated 8/20/07 re: counsel requests an extension of time for BT to file his reply mem. in support of Defendants' motion for attorneys' fees and costs on or before August 24, 2007. ENDORSEMENT: Application Granted. So Ordered. Set Deadlines/Hearing as to 141 MOTION for Attorney Fees Replies due by 8/24/2007. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 8/20/07) (djc)
August 21, 2007163NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christopher J. Robinson on behalf of East West Communications, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Robinson, Christopher)
August 21, 2007164REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 141 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs.. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Robinson, Christopher)
August 24, 2007165REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 141 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Falzone, Anthony)
August 24, 2007166DECLARATION of Julie A. Ahrens in Support re: 141 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit GG)(Falzone, Anthony)
August 24, 2007167ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from Julie A. Ahrens dated 8/20/07 re: Counsel for Defendant Brian Transeau request a 3 day extension of time until 8/24/07 to file his reply memorandum in support of Defendants motion for attorneys' fees and costs. ENDORSEMENT: Application GRANTED. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 8/23/07) (js)
September 4, 2007169ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from Eric M. Stahl dated 8/28/07 re: Lead counsel for defendant East West Communications, Inc. writes to seek permission to participate in the September 11 hearing telephonically. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 8/31/07) (tro)
September 11, 2007171ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from Alice C. Garber dated 9/5/07 re: Defendant Brian Transeau's counsel from Kirkland & Ellis in the above referenced matter. I write to request permission to participate in the September 11 hearing telephonically. ENDORSEMENT: Application GRANTED. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 9/10/07) (js)
September 14, 2007172Court Opinion or Order ORDER: It is ordered that each Plaintiff shall file and serve a confidential notarized financial statement by September 28, 2007. The financial statement shall detail all income and assets in which they have any legal or beneficial interest, whether in their individual capacities or jointly with a spouse or other person. Defendants shall serve and file any response by 10/5/2007. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 9/13/07) (tro)
September 20, 2007173NOTICE OF APPEAL from 134 Order, 135 Clerk's Judgment. Document filed by Ralph Vargas, Bland Ricky Roberts. Filing fee $ 455.00, receipt number E 627709. (tp)
September 28, 2007175CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Ralph Vargas and Bland-Ricky Roberts Confidential Financial Statements served on Attorneys for Brian Transeau and East West Communications, Inc. on September 28, 2007. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
October 1, 2007176FIRST MOTION to Stay further proceedings pending appeal. Document filed by Ralph Vargas.(Chin, Paul)
October 1, 2007177FIRST MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 176 FIRST MOTION to Stay further proceedings pending appeal.. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
October 5, 2007178CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Defendant East West Communications, Inc.'s Response to Plaintiffs' Financial Statements served on All Parties on October 5, 2007. Service was made by Email and US Mail. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. (Stahl, Eric)
October 5, 2007179CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Defendant Brian Transeau's Response to Plaintiffs' Financial Statements and the Declaration of Julie A. Ahrens in Support served on ALL PARTIES. Service was made by Federal Express. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Ahrens, Julie)
October 16, 2007180MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 176 FIRST MOTION to Stay further proceedings pending appeal.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Ahrens, Julie)
October 16, 2007181DECLARATION of Julie A. Ahrens in Opposition re: 176 FIRST MOTION to Stay further proceedings pending appeal.. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D)(Ahrens, Julie)
October 23, 2007182ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley from Julie A. Ahrens dated 10/5/07 re: Pursuant to this Court's Order of September 13, 2007, enclosed is a courtesy copy of Defendant Brian Transeau's response and supporting documents responding to the financial statements submitted by Plaintiffs on September 28, 2007 in the above entitled matter. In accordance with plaintiffs' request that information related to their financial condition be treated as confidential, Brian Transeau asks that the Court permit these papers to be filed under seal. ENDORSEMENT: Application GRANTED. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 10/22/07) (js)
October 24, 2007184Second Supplemental ROA Sent to USCA (File). Supplemental Indexed record on Appeal Files for 173 Notice of Appeal filed by Ralph Vargas, Bland Ricky Roberts USCA Case Number 07-4085-cv, were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals. (nd) . Additional attachment(s) added on 10/26/2007 (Thomas, Dave).
November 2, 2007185Court Opinion or Order ORDER: (1) Defendants shall serve document requests by November 7, 2007; (2) Plaintiffs shall respond to Defendants' document requests by November 21, 2007; (3) Depositions of the Plaintiffs shall be completed by December 5, 2007 and shall not exceed two hours each; (4) Defendants shall serve and file any supplemental briefing concerning their applications for costs by December 19, 2007; (5) Plaintiffs shall serve and file any opposition by January 2, 2008. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley III on 11/1/07) (js)
December 4, 2007186Court Opinion or Order ORDER counsel for the parties having appeared for a telephone conference on December 3, 2007, Plaintiffs are directed to produce the information regarding their income and assets-including any assets held jointly with a spouse or any other person-described in Defendants' document requests dated November 7, 2007 by close of business on December 4, 2007. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley, III on 12/3/2007) (jmi)
December 19, 2007187SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 143 MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. (Stahl, Eric)
December 19, 2007188DECLARATION of ERIC M. STAHL in Support re: 143 MOTION for Attorney Fees.. Document filed by East West Communications, Inc.. (Stahl, Eric)
December 19, 2007189CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Memorandum of Law in Further Support of Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs and Declaration of Julie A. Ahrens served on All Parties on December 19, 2007. Document filed by Brian Transeau. (Ahrens, Julie)
January 3, 2008190CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' supplemental memorandum in further opposition to defendants' motion for attorneys' fees with attached declaration and exhibits served on attorneys for Brian Transeau and East West Communications on January 3, 2008. Service was made by Federal Express and e-mail. Document filed by Ralph Vargas. (Chin, Paul)
April 28, 2008195FILING ERROR - ENTRY MADE IN WRONG CASE (MANDATE ISSUED TO WRONG DISTRICT COURT CASE BY USCA) - MANDATE of USCA (Certified Copy) as to 173 Notice of Appeal filed by Ralph Vargas, Bland Ricky Roberts USCA Case Number 07-5385-pr. It is Ordered that the appeal from the order of 11/5/07 USDC-SDNY be, and it hereby is DISMISSED. Any motions pending prior to the entry of this Order of dismissal are deemed MOOT. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA. Certified: 4/18/08. (tp) (tp). Modified on 9/24/2008 (tp).
May 2, 2008196ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge William H. Pauley III from Julie Ahrens dated 12/19/2007 re: counsel writes to request that Defendant Brian Transeau's Memorandum in further support of defendants motion for attorney's fees and costs and the supporting Declaration of Julie A. Ahrens and exhibits be filed under seal. ENDORSEMENT: Application Granted. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley, III on 4/24/2008) (jp)
May 2, 2008197Court Opinion or Order ORDER of USCA (Certified Copy) as to 173 Notice of Appeal filed by Ralph Vargas, Bland Ricky Roberts USCA Case Number 07-4085-cv. Treating Appellant's opposition as a motion for reconsideration, the Motion is DENIED. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA. Certified: 05/01/08. (dt)
August 6, 2008199Court Opinion or Order MEMORANDUM AND ORDER For the reasons set forth in this order, defendants motion for costs and fees is granted in the amount of $175,000. The clerk if court is directed to mark this case closed. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley, III on 8/6/08) Copies Mailed By Chambers.(mme)
September 18, 2008200JUDGMENT # 08,1647 on Attorney Fees. Fees in favor of East West Communications, Inc.,and Brian Transeau against Bland Ricky Roberts,and Ralph Vargas in the amount of $ 175,000. (Signed by Judge William H. Pauley, III on 9/18/08) (Attachments: # 1 notice of right to appeal)(ml)
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