Madison Square Garden, L.P. v. National Hockey League et al

Plaintiff Madison Square Garden LP alleged that Defendants National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises LP, NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada LP and NHL Enterprises BV have eliminated, restricted and prevented "off-ice" competition between the NHL and the member clubs, and among member clubs.
Plaintiff:Madison Square Garden, L.P.
Defendant:National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P. and NHL Enterprises, B.V.
 
Case Number:1:2007cv08455
Filed:September 28, 2007
 
Court:New York Southern District Court
Office:Foley Square Office [ Court Info ]
County:NewYork
Presiding Judge:Judge Loretta A. Preska
 
Nature of Suit:Other Statutes - Antitrust
Cause:15:25 Clayton Act
Jurisdiction:Federal Question
Jury Demanded By:None
Date Filed # Docket Text
September 28, 2007 1 COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 628360)Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.(dle) (Entered: October 2, 2007)
September 28, 2007 SUMMONS ISSUED as to NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (dle) (Entered: October 2, 2007)
September 28, 2007 Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger is so designated. (dle) (Entered: October 2, 2007)
September 28, 2007 Case Designated ECF. (dle) (Entered: October 2, 2007)
September 28, 2007 2 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Regional Programming Partners, CSC Holdings. Inc., Cablevision Systems Corporation, Legg Mason, Inc., ClearBridge Advisors, LLC, Smith Barney Fund Management LLC and ClearBridge Asset Management, Inc. as Corporate Parent. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.(dle) (Entered: October 2, 2007)
October 2, 2007 3 MEMORANDUM: The parties are informed that the law firm in which my husband is a partner, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, from time to time represented Madison Square Garden, L.P. and Time Warner and/or their affiliates, and he worked on some Madison Square Garden matters. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 10/2/07) (dmd) (Entered: October 2, 2007)
October 2, 2007 4 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. National Hockey League served on 10/1/2007, answer due 10/22/2007. Service was accepted by Daniel Ages, Associate Counsel. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: October 2, 2007)
October 2, 2007 5 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P. served on 10/1/2007, answer due 10/22/2007. Service was accepted by Craig Harnett, Treasurer. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: October 2, 2007)
October 2, 2007 6 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC served on 10/1/2007, answer due 10/22/2007. Service was accepted by Keith Ritter, President. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: October 2, 2007)
October 3, 2007 7 CLERK CERTIFICATE OF MAILING of Summons & Complaints for Injunctive Relief mailed to N.H.L Enterprises Canada L.P. at the following address: N.H.L. Enterprises Canada L.P. 75 International Blvd., Suite 301, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W6L9 on 10/3/2007 FedEx # 8614 8108 4424. (lca) (Entered: October 3, 2007)
October 3, 2007 8 CLERK CERTIFICATE OF MAILING of Summons & Complaint mailed to N.H.L. Enterprises BV at the following address: NHL Enterprises BV Polakweg 14, Rijswijk, The Netherlands 2288-GG on 10/3/2007 by FedEx # 8614 8108 4398. (lca) (Entered: October 3, 2007)
October 4, 2007 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P..Return Date set for 10/23/2007 at 09:30 AM.(Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
October 4, 2007 10 DECLARATION of Steve Mills in Support re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D)(Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
October 4, 2007 11 DECLARATION of Scott Richman in Support re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
October 4, 2007 12 DECLARATION of Daniel David in Support re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
October 4, 2007 13 DECLARATION of Robert Gaffey in Support re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
October 4, 2007 14 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: October 4, 2007)
October 9, 2007 36 MOTION for Thomas F. Cullen to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P. (jco) (Entered: October 15, 2007)
October 12, 2007 15 ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Loretta A. Preska from Shepard Goldfein dated October 12, 2007 re: request by defendants for permission to file the exhibits to the declarations under seal. ENDORSEMENT: Application is granted. (Signed by Judge Barbara S. Jones on 10/12/07) (dmd) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 20 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Time Warner, Inc., Cabelvision Systems Corporation, Comcast Corporation, Molson Coors Brewing Company, The Toronto Dominion Bank as Corporate Parent. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P..(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 21 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 22 DECLARATION of Robert Hawkins in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 23 DECLARATION of Ted Leonsis in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 24 DECLARATION of Robert O. Naegele, Jr. in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: 10/12/2007)
October 12, 2007 25 DECLARATION of John Collins in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 26 DECLARATION of Franklin M. Fisher in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Exhibit 5)(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 27 DECLARATION of Shepard Goldfein, Esq. in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C)(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 28 DECLARATION of Ken Sawyer in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 29 DECLARATION of William L. Daly in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (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 I# 10 Exhibit J# 11 Exhibit K# 12 Exhibit L# 13 Exhibit M# 14 Exhibit N# 15 Exhibit O)(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 30 DECLARATION of Keith Ritter in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E Part 1# 6 Exhibit E Part 2# 7 Exhibit E Part 3# 8 Exhibit E Part 4# 9 Exhibit E Part 5# 10 Exhibit E Part 6# 11 Exhibit E Part 7# 12 Exhibit E Part 8# 13 Exhibit E Part 9)(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 31 DECLARATION of Keith Ritter in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E Part 10# 2 Exhibit E Part 11# 3 Exhibit F# 4 Exhibit G# 5 Exhibit H Part 1# 6 Exhibit H Part 2# 7 Exhibit H Part 3# 8 Exhibit I# 9 Exhibit J Part 1# 10 Exhibit J Part 2# 11 Exhibit J Part 3# 12 Exhibit J Part 4# 13 Exhibit J Part 5# 14 Exhibit J Part 6# 15 Exhibit J Part 7# 16 Exhibit J Part 8# 17 Exhibit J Part 9# 18 Exhibit J Part 10# 19 Exhibit J Part 11# 20 Exhibit J Part 12# 21 Exhibit J Part 13# 22 Exhibit J Part 14# 23 Exhibit J Part 15# 24 Exhibit J Part 16# 25 Exhibit K Part 1# 26 Exhibit K Part 2)(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: 10/12/2007)
October 12, 2007 32 DECLARATION of Keith Ritter in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit L Part 1# 2 Exhibit L Part 2# 3 Exhibit L Part 3# 4 Exhibit L Part 4# 5 Exhibit L Part 5# 6 Exhibit L Part 6# 7 Exhibit L Part 7)(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 33 DECLARATION of Keith Ritter in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit L Part 8# 2 Exhibit L Part 9# 3 Exhibit L Part 10# 4 Exhibit L Part 11# 5 Exhibit L Part 12# 6 Exhibit L Part 13# 7 Exhibit L Part 14)(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 34 DECLARATION of Keith Ritter in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit L Part 15# 2 Exhibit L Part 16# 3 Exhibit L Part 17# 4 Exhibit L Part 18# 5 Exhibit L Part 19# 6 Exhibit L Part 20# 7 Exhibit L Part 21# 8 Exhibit L Part 22# 9 Exhibit L Part 23# 10 Exhibit L Part 24# 11 Exhibit L Part 25)(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 12, 2007 35 DECLARATION of Keith Ritter in Opposition re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit L Part 26# 2 Exhibit L Part 27# 3 Exhibit L Part 28# 4 Exhibit L Part 29# 5 Exhibit L Part 30# 6 Exhibit L Part 31# 7 Exhibit L Part 32)(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: October 12, 2007)
October 16, 2007 37 ORDER ADMITTING ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. Attorney Thomas F. Cullen for Madison Square Garden, L.P. admitted Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 10/16/07) (dmd) (Entered: 10/17/2007)
October 16, 2007 Transmission to Attorney Admissions Clerk. Transmitted re: 37 Order Admitting Attorney Pro Hac Vice to the Attorney Admissions Clerk for updating of Attorney Information. (dmd) (Entered: October 22, 2007)
October 17, 2007 CASHIERS OFFICE REMARK on 37 Order Admitting Attorney Pro Hac Vice in the amount of $25.00, paid on 10/09/2007, Receipt Number 628946. (jd) (Entered: October 17, 2007)
October 18, 2007 38 ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Loretta A. Preska from Shepard Goldfein dated October 18, 2007 re: extension of time to respond to the complaint. ENDORSEMENT: The time for all defendants to respond to the complaint is extended to November 16, 2007. NHL Enterprises, B.V. answer due 11/16/2007; National Hockey League answer due 11/16/2007; National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P. answer due 11/16/2007; NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC answer due 11/16/2007; NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P. answer due 11/16/2007. (Signed by Judge P. Kevin Castel on 10/18/07) (dmd) (Entered: October 18, 2007)
October 18, 2007 39 REPLY AFFIDAVIT of Robert W. Gaffey in Support re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Reply Declaration of Steve Mills in Support of Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction# 2 Exhibit 1 to Reply Declaration of Steve Mills# 3 Exhibit 2 to Reply Declaration of Steve Mills# 4 Reply Declaration of Scott Richman# 5 Reply Declaration of Daniel David# 6 Declaration of Jerry Hausman# 7 Exhibit A to Declaration of Jerry Hausman# 8 Declaration of John Deighton# 9 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of John Deighton# 10 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of John Deighton)(Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: October 18, 2007)
October 18, 2007 40 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: October 18, 2007)
October 19, 2007 CLERK CERTIFICATE OF MAILING RECEIVED for Summons & Amended Complaint mailed to NHL EnterprisesB.V. on 10/3/2007 by FedEx # 8614 8108 4398, RECEIVED ON: 10/05/2007. (lca) (Entered: 10/19/2007)
October 19, 2007 CLERK CERTIFICATE OF MAILING RECEIVED for Summons & Complaint for Injunctive Relief mailed to N.H.L. Enterprises Canada L.P. on 10/3/2007 by FedEx # 8614 8108 4424, RECEIVED ON: 10/4/2007. (lca) (Entered: October 19, 2007)
October 22, 2007 41 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Thomas F. Cullen, Jr on behalf of Madison Square Garden, L.P. (Cullen, Thomas) (Entered: October 22, 2007)
October 22, 2007 42 MOTION for Thomas Demitrack to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P. (jco) (Entered: October 25, 2007)
October 23, 2007 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Loretta A. Preska : Motion Hearing held on 10/23/2007 re: 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P. (jar) (Entered: November 5, 2007)
October 25, 2007 CASHIERS OFFICE REMARK on 42 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice in the amount of $25.00, paid on 10/22/2007, Receipt Number 630805. (jd) (Entered: October 25, 2007)
October 29, 2007 45 MOTION for Joe Sims to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P. (jco) (Entered: November 5, 2007)
October 30, 2007 43 ORDER granting 42 Motion for Thomas Demitrack to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 10/29/07) (dmd) (Entered: October 30, 2007)
October 30, 2007 Transmission to Attorney Admissions Clerk. Transmitted re: 43 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, to the Attorney Admissions Clerk for updating of Attorney Information. (dmd) (Entered: October 30, 2007)
November 2, 2007 44 ORDER: denying 9 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 11/2/07) (mph) (Entered: November 2, 2007)
November 5, 2007 46 NOTICE OF APPEAL from 44 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P. Filing fee $ 455.00, receipt number E 631848. (nd) (Entered: November 5, 2007)
November 5, 2007 Transmission of Notice of Appeal to the District Judge re: 46 Notice of Appeal. (nd) (Entered: November 5, 2007)
November 5, 2007 Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Certified Copy of Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re: 46 Notice of Appeal. (nd) (Entered: November 5, 2007)
November 6, 2007 Appeal Record Sent to USCA (Electronic File). Certified Indexed record on Appeal Electronic Files for 1 Complaint, filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 24 Declaration in Opposition to Motion, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 12 Declaration in Support of Motion filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 45 MOTION for Joe Sims to Appear Pro Hac Vice. filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 31 Declaration in Opposition to Motion,,, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 42 MOTION for Thomas Demitrack to Appear Pro Hac Vice. filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 25 Declaration in Opposition to Motion, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 46 Notice of Appeal filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 29 Declaration in Opposition to Motion,, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 41 Notice of Appearance filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 7 Clerk Certificate of Mailing, 27 Declaration in Opposition to Motion, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 15 Endorsed Letter, 2 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement, filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 32 Declaration in Opposition to Motion, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 20 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 30 Declaration in Opposition to Motion,, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 5 Affidavit of Service Complaints filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 3 Order, 35 Declaration in Opposition to Motion, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 6 Affidavit of Service Complaints filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 8 Clerk Certificate of Mailing, 4 Affidavit of Service Complaints filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 23 Declaration in Opposition to Motion, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 43 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 39 Reply Affidavit in Support of Motion,, filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 34 Declaration in Opposition to Motion,, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 10 Declaration in Support of Motion filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 36 MOTION for Thomas F. Cullen to Appear Pro Hac Vice. filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 11 Declaration in Support of Motion filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 40 Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 28 Declaration in Opposition to Motion, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 37 Order Admitting Attorney Pro Hac Vice, 33 Declaration in Opposition to Motion, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 13 Declaration in Support of Motion filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 21 Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 14 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 22 Declaration in Opposition to Motion, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 26 Declaration in Opposition to Motion, filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P., 38 Endorsed Letter, Set Deadlines,,,, 44 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals. (nd) (Entered: November 6, 2007)
November 6, 2007 47 TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 10/23/07 @ 9:41AM before Judge Loretta A. Preska. (pr) (Entered: November 6, 2007)
November 6, 2007 48 ORDER: Counsel shall confer and inform the Court how they propose to proceed. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 11/5/07) (tro) (Entered: November 6, 2007)
November 6, 2007 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Loretta A. Preska : Pretrial Conference held on 11/6/2007 by telephone. (jmi) (Entered: November 13, 2007)
November 7, 2007 49 ORDER granting 45 Motion for Joe Sims to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Madison Square Garden. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 11/7/07) (cd) (Entered: November 7, 2007)
November 7, 2007 Transmission to Attorney Admissions Clerk. Transmitted re: 49 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, to the Attorney Admissions Clerk for updating of Attorney Information. (cd) (Entered: November 7, 2007)
November 7, 2007 50 TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 11/6/07 before Judge Loretta A. Preska. (pl) (Entered: November 8, 2007)
November 13, 2007 CASHIERS OFFICE REMARK on 49 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice in the amount of $25.00, paid on 10/29/2007, Receipt Number 631335. (jd) (Entered: November 13, 2007)
November 16, 2007 51 ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Loretta A. Preska from Shepard Goldfein dated 11/13/07 re: Request to extend time for defendants to respond to the complaint to 11/30/07. ENDORSEMENT: So ordered. NHL Enterprises, B.V. answer due 11/30/2007; National Hockey League answer due 11/30/2007; National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P. answer due 11/30/2007; NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC answer due 11/30/2007; NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P. answer due 11/30/2007. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 11/15/07) (cd) (Entered: November 16, 2007)
November 30, 2007 52 ANSWER to Complaint. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P..(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: November 30, 2007)
December 4, 2007 53 ORDER: Parties are requested to confer and inform the Court by letter how they propose to proceed in this matter by December 7, 2007. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 12/3/07) (js) (Entered: December 4, 2007)
December 10, 2007 54 ORDER RE SCHEDULING AND INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 12/17/2007 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 12A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Loretta A. Preska. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 12/10/07) (kco) (Entered: December 10, 2007)
December 17, 2007 55 INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 3/31/2008. All Discovery due by 1/30/2009; Fact discovery is to be completed by 8/29/2008. Summaries for proposed Motions due no later than 8/29/2008. Proposed Joint Consolidated Pretrial Order due by 2/28/2009. Pretrial Conference set for 2/25/2008 at 09:00 AM before Judge Loretta A. Preska. Status of Settlement discussions due 2/25/2008. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 12/17/2007) (jar) (Entered: December 17, 2007)
March 31, 2008 56 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint, against NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.(dle) (dle). (Entered: April 1, 2008)
April 17, 2008 57 ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Loretta A. Preska from Shepard Goldfein dated 4/14/2008 re: Requesting an extension of time to respond to the First Amended Complaint until June 2, 2008. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 4/17/2008) (jpo) (Entered: April 17, 2008)
April 17, 2008 58 MANDATE of USCA (Certified Copy) as to 46 Notice of Appeal filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P. USCA Case Number 07-4927-cv. It is hereby Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed that the judgment of the District Court is AFFIRMED. Catherine O'Hagan Wolfe, Clerk USCA. Issued As Mandate: 4/10/08. (tp) (Entered: April 18, 2008)
April 17, 2008 Costs Taxed as to 58 USCA Mandate, USCA Case Number 07-4927-cv. in the amount of $741.97. Docketed as Judgment #08,0616 on 4/18/2008 in favor of National Hockey League et al against Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (nd) (Entered: April 18, 2008)
April 21, 2008 59 ORDER: It is hereby ordered that the Rangers' request that the NHL be ordered to produce the Broadcasting documents is denied as premature in that the Rangers failed to meet and confer with the League after the Rangers amended the complaint. The Rangers' request for financial information concerning individual NHL Member Clubs is denied as overbroad and overly intrusive without prejudice to renewal following analysis of the documents produced. The Rangers' request that the parties' proposed Confidentiality Order be modified to permit documents designated Highly Confidential to be shown not only to in house counsel of the parties but also " any employees of such entities" is denied without prejudice to renewal following analysis of the documents produced. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 4/21/2008) (jpo) (Entered: April 22, 2008)
April 21, 2008 60 LETTER addressed to Judge Loretta A. Preska from Robert W. Gaffey dated 4/15/2008 re: Requesting the Court's assistance in resolving certain disagreements that have arisen in discovery. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.(jpo) (Entered: April 22, 2008)
April 21, 2008 61 LETTER addressed to Judge Loretta A. Preska from Shepard Goldfein dated 4/17/2008 re: In response to the letter submitted on April 15, 2008 by Robert W. Gaffey, relating to discovery issues. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.(jpo) (Entered: April 22, 2008)
May 27, 2008 62 ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Loretta A. Preska from Shepard Goldfein dated 5/22/2008 re: Counsel respectfully request the Court authorize the following brief length: Defendant's opening page brief-40 pages, Plaintiff's opposition brief-40 pages, Defendant's reply brief-20 pages. The parties have also agreed that plaintiff's opposition papers will be served by July 14 and Defendant's reply will be served by August 6. ENDORSEMENT: So ordered. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 5/22/2008) (jfe) (Entered: May 27, 2008)
June 2, 2008 63 MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative for Partial Summary Judgment. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative for Partial Summary Judgment)(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: June 2, 2008)
June 2, 2008 64 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 63 MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative for Partial Summary Judgment.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: June 2, 2008)
June 2, 2008 65 DECLARATION of Shepard Goldfein in Support re: 63 MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative for Partial Summary Judgment.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit 25, # 26 Exhibit 26, # 27 Exhibit 27, # 28 Exhibit 28)(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: June 2, 2008)
June 2, 2008 66 RULE 56.1 STATEMENT. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: June 2, 2008)
June 3, 2008 67 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative for Partial Summary Judgment & Supporting Documents. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Demuth, Bradley) (Entered: June 3, 2008)
June 16, 2008 68 REVISED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All discovery is to completed no later than May 29, 2009; fact discovery is to be completed by December 30, 2008; The parties are reminded that a premotion conference is required under the Court's individual Rules and Practices. A party proposing a motion shall, at the earliest opportunity but in any event no later than December 30, 2008, write to the court summarizing the motion proposed and the basis therefore and, in case of a summary judgment motion, enclose a statement pursuant to Local Rule 56.1. A copy of this letter should be served on all parties. Any party opposing the motion shall, within one week of the letter proposing the motion, write to the court summarizing the basis for the opposition and, in case of a summary rudiment motion, enclose a response to the 56.1 statement. A proposed joint consolidated pretrial order is to be filed by June 30, 2009. No extensions of this date will be granted. At the same time, the parties shall also send to chambers a courtesy copy of the joint pretrial order, together with one copy of all proposed exhibits and a memorandum of law. Counsel for all parties shall confer to make a good faith effort to resolve all discovery disputes before requesting a premotion conference. The aforesaid schedule is final and briefing upon the parties. Counsel shall appear for a conference to inform the court of their plan for deposition on July 21, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Discovery due by 5/29/2009. Status Conference set for 7/21/2008 at 09:00 AM before Judge Loretta A. Preska. Proposed Pretrial Order due by 6/30/2009. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 6/16/08) (mme) (Entered: June 16, 2008)
June 18, 2008 69 ANSWER to Amended Complaint., COUNTERCLAIM against Madison Square Garden, L.P.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P..(Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: June 18, 2008)
July 10, 2008 70 STIPULATION AND ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO ANSWER OR MOVE: that the time for plaintiff/counter defendant Madison Square Garden to answer defendants' Counterclaims shall be extended to and including 7/17/08. Madison Square Garden, L.P. answer due 7/17/2008. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 7/10/08) (cd) (Entered: July 10, 2008)
July 17, 2008 71 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaims. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P..(Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: July 17, 2008)
July 17, 2008 72 RULE 56.1 STATEMENT. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: July 17, 2008)
July 17, 2008 73 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 71 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaims.. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: July 17, 2008)
July 17, 2008 74 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 63 MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative for Partial Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 APPENDIX OF SELECTED SOURCES CITED IN MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5 Part 1, # 7 Exhibit 5 Part 2, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Exhibit 7, # 10 Exhibit 8, # 11 Exhibit 9, # 12 Exhibit 10, # 13 Exhibit 11)(Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: July 17, 2008)
July 18, 2008 75 ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Loretta A. Preska from Robert W. Gaffey dated 7/16/08 re: Counsel for Plaintiff request permission to file portions of the expert declaration and the designated exhibits under seal. ENDORSEMENT: Such sealing is appropriate in light of the confidential proprietary information covered. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 7/17/08) (tro) Modified on 7/25/2008 (tro). (Entered: July 18, 2008)
July 18, 2008 76 SCHEDULING ORDER: Oral Argument set for 8/15/2008 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 12A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Loretta A. Preska. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 7/18/2008) (tve) (Entered: July 18, 2008)
July 22, 2008 78 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Weisberg, Andrew) (Entered: July 22, 2008)
July 23, 2008 80 MOTION TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE for Glen D. Nager to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P. (tro) (Entered: July 25, 2008)
July 24, 2008 79 DECLARATION of Jerry A. Hausman in Opposition re: 63 MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative for Partial Summary Judgment.. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Index to Appendix, Volume 1, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 7a)(Gaffey, Robert) (Entered: July 24, 2008)
July 28, 2008 CASHIERS OFFICE REMARK on 80 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice in the amount of $25.00, paid on 7/23/08, Receipt Number 657533. (Quintero, Marcos) (Entered: July 28, 2008)
July 29, 2008 81 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 71 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaims.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: July 29, 2008)
August 6, 2008 82 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE ON WRITTEN MOTION: granting 80 Motion for Glen D. Nager to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 8/5/2008) (jfe) (Entered: August 6, 2008)
August 6, 2008 Transmission to Attorney Admissions Clerk. Transmitted re: 82 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, to the Attorney Admissions Clerk for updating of Attorney Information. (jfe) (Entered: August 6, 2008)
August 6, 2008 83 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 71 MOTION to Dismiss Counterclaims.. Document filed by Madison Square Garden, L.P.. (Feder, Meir) (Entered: August 6, 2008)
August 6, 2008 84 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 63 MOTION to Dismiss or in the Alternative for Partial Summary Judgment.. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: August 6, 2008)
August 6, 2008 85 RESPONSE re: 72 Rule 56.1 Statement. Document filed by NHL Enterprises, B.V., National Hockey League, National Hockey League Enterprises, L.P., NHL Interactive Cyberenterprises, LLC, NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P.. (Goldfein, Shepard) (Entered: August 6, 2008)
September 5, 2008 86 TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 8/15/08 before Judge Loretta A. Preska. (ama) (Entered: September 5, 2008)
Docket Report Last Checked: September 17, 2008 13:08:28 PDT
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Plaintiff: Madison Square Garden, L.P.
Represented By: Meir Feder, Robert W. Gaffey, William J. Hine
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