Case details

Court: txnd
Docket #: 3:12-cv-02406
Case Name: Papa Berg, Inc. et al v. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. et al
PACER case #: 220536
Date filed: 2012-07-17
Date terminated: 2014-08-28
Date of last filing: 2012-07-25
Assigned to: Judge Jane J Boyle
Case Cause: 28:1338 Copyright Infringement
Nature of Suit: 820 Property Rights: Copyright
Jury Demand: Both
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Papa Berg Inc
Plaintiff
A Texas corporation
James Gregory Marks
Guajardo & Marks, LLP One Galleria Tower 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1370 Dallas, TX 75240 972/774-9800 Fax: 972/774-9801 Email: greg@guajardomarks.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Eric William Misterovich
Newburg Law PLLC 1101 Broad Street Suite 315 St Joseph, MI 49085 269/281-3908 Fax: 517/481-2306 Email: eric@newburglaw.com
TERMINATED: 12/27/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

John Anthony Di Giacomo
Revision Legal PLLC 227 Lake Ave Traverse City, MI 49684 231/714-0100 Fax: 231/714-0200 Email: john@revisionlegal.com
TERMINATED: 12/27/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Mark L Taylor
Powers Taylor LLP 8150 N Central Expwy Suite 1575 Dallas, TX 75206 214/239-8900 Fax: 214/239-8901 Email: mark@powerstaylor.com
TERMINATED: 08/08/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Michael G Guajardo
Guajardo & Marks, LLP One Galleria Tower 13355 Noel Road, Suite 1370 Dallas, TX 75240 972/774-9800 Fax: 972/774-9801 Email: mike@guajardomarks.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Peyton J Healey
Powers Taylor LLP 8150 N Central Expwy Suite 1575 Dallas, TX 75206 214-239-8900 Fax: 214-239-8901 Email: peyton@powerstaylor.com
TERMINATED: 08/08/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Zachary M Groover
Groover Hamilton, LLP 555 Republic Drive Suite 200 Plano, TX 75074 972-516-4322 Email: zach@grooverhamilton.com
TERMINATED: 08/08/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

James D Papa
Plaintiff
doing business asPapa Hayes Music doing business asPapa Berg Publishing doing business asGrand Theft Productions doing business asGrand Theft Records doing business asNabe Nabe Music doing business asRed Hot Music
James Gregory Marks
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Eric William Misterovich
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 12/27/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

John Anthony Di Giacomo
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 12/27/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Mark L Taylor
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 08/08/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Michael G Guajardo
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Peyton J Healey
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 08/08/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Zachary M Groover
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 08/08/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc
Defendant
A Delaware corporation doing business asStephanie Music Publishing
Curtis B Krasik
K&L Gates LLP 210 Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412/355-6500 Fax: 412/355-6501 Email: curtis.krasik@klgates.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Not Admitted

Jennifer Klein Ayers
K&L Gates LLP 1717 Main Street Suite 2800 Dallas, TX 75201 214.939.5497 Fax: 214.939.5849 Email: jennifer.ayers@klgates.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Jerry S McDevitt
K&L Gates LLP 210 Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-355-8608 Fax: 412/355-6501 Email: jerry.mcdevitt@klgates.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Not Admitted

John Walter Patton
Patton Law Group, PLLC 100 Crescent Court Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75201 214/233-6593 Email: john.patton@pattonip.com
TERMINATED: 07/29/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Steve Schortgen
K&L Gates LLP 1717 Main Street Suite 2800 Dallas, TX 75201-7342 214/939-5567 Fax: 214/939-5849 Email: steve.schortgen@klgates.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

T Blake Edwards
Lindquist Wood Edwards LLP 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 2280 Dallas, TX 75201 214-382-9789 Fax: 214-953-0410 Email: blake@mylawteam.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Stephanie Music Publishing Inc
Defendant
TERMINATED: 12/04/2013
Curtis B Krasik
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Not Admitted

Jennifer Klein Ayers
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Jerry S McDevitt
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Not Admitted

John Walter Patton
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 07/29/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Steve Schortgen
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

T Blake Edwards
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Michael Seitz
Defendant
also known asMichael Hayes
Curtis B Krasik
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Not Admitted

Jennifer Klein Ayers
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Jerry S McDevitt
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Not Admitted

John Walter Patton
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 07/29/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Steve Schortgen
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

T Blake Edwards
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

James Alan Johnston
Defendant
TERMINATED: 12/04/2013
Curtis B Krasik
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Not Admitted

Jennifer Klein Ayers
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Jerry S McDevitt
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Not Admitted

John Walter Patton
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 07/29/2013 Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Steve Schortgen
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

T Blake Edwards
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

ADR Provider
Mediator
TERMINATED: 05/05/2014
Jeff Kaplan
JAMS 8401 North Central Expressway Suite 610 Dallas, TX 75225 214/744-5267 Fax: 214/720-6010 Email: jkaplan@jamsadr.com
TERMINATED: 05/05/2014 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Jeff Kaplan
Mediator
Yuke's Co Ltd
Defendant
A Japanese corporation
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc
Defendant
A Delaware corporation
Curtis B Krasik
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Not Admitted

Jennifer Klein Ayers
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Jerry S McDevitt
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Not Admitted

Steve Schortgen
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 12/04/2013 ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

VE Newco LLC
Defendant
A Delaware limited liability company doing business asGaiam Vivendi Entertainment
Amy B Boyea
Edison McDowell & Hetherington LLP 2000 E Lamar Blvd Suite 780 Arlington, TX 76006 817-635-7300 Fax: 713-337-8849 Email: amy.boyea@emhllp.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Andrew M Edison
Edison McDowell & Hetherington LLP 1001 Fannin Street Suite 2700 Houston, TX 77002 713/337-5581 Fax: 713/337-8841 Email: andrew.edison@emhllp.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Admitted/In Good Standing

Curtis B Krasik
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Bar Status: Not Admitted

Evan M Rothstein
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP 410 Seventeenth St Suite 2200 Denver, CO 80202 303/223-1116 Fax: 303/223-1111
Bar Status: Not Admitted

Documents

Date Filed Document # Attachment # Short Description Long Description Upload date SHA1 hash
2012-07-17 1 0 Complaint COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against James Alan Johnston, Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing, Inc., WWE, Inc. filed by Papa Berg, Inc., James D Papa. Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (Filing fee $350; Receipt number 0539-4700816) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership (Taylor, Mark) (Entered: 07/17/2012) 2012-07-19 13:33:10 47a7410b84d007da06cdabc436b93a50dda8607c
2012-07-17 2 0 Judge Boyle New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to Judge Boyle. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (ctf) (Entered: 07/18/2012)
2012-07-17 3 0 Report to Patent/Trademark or Copyright Office Report to Copyright Office of Initiating Document. Form AO 121 e-mailed to 508filings@loc.gov. (ctf) (Entered: 07/18/2012)
2012-07-18 4 0 Summons Issued Summons Issued as to James Alan Johnston, Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (ctf) (Entered: 07/18/2012)
2012-07-23 5 0 Summons Returned SUMMONS Returned Executed as to World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ; served on 7/19/2012. (cea) (Entered: 07/23/2012)
2012-07-25 6 0 Summons Returned SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Stephanie Music Publishing Inc ; served on 7/19/2012. (cea) (Entered: 07/25/2012)
2012-08-03 7 0 ***FILED IN ERROR PER ATTORNEY*** Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by James Alan Johnston, Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (Patton, John) Modified on 8/3/2012 (ykp). (Entered: 08/03/2012)
2012-08-03 8 0 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by James Alan Johnston, Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (Patton, John) (Entered: 08/03/2012)
2012-08-06 9 0 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 8 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer All Defendants. The Court GRANTS Defendants' Unopposed Motion to Extend Answer Deadline (doc. 8). Defendants may file their Answer on, or before, October 9, 2012. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 8/6/2012) (chmb) (Entered: 08/06/2012)
2012-10-09 10 0 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division () filed by James Alan Johnston, Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (Patton, John) (Entered: 10/09/2012)
2012-10-09 11 0 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by James Alan Johnston, Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc re 10 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Affidavit of James W. Langham, # 2 Exhibit(s) Affidavit of Jim Johnston, # 3 Exhibit(s) Affidavit of Michael Seitz, # 4 Exhibit(s) DVD: The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling (to be hand filed with the court)) (Patton, John) (Entered: 10/09/2012)
11 1 Exhibit(s) Affidavit of James W. Langham
11 2 Exhibit(s) Affidavit of Jim Johnston 2013-07-29 13:17:07 26e21f39eef4b7c8a6c95c4722ef84815cb15153
11 3 Exhibit(s) Affidavit of Michael Seitz 2013-07-29 13:15:06 6d61d4e4dbfe24e2f92fff107d726460528c4ded
11 4 Exhibit(s) DVD: The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling ( 2013-08-22 15:25:29 c23ca1b64781e99844da52d01e9acb10c2b60aea
2012-10-29 12 0 Agreed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re: 10 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Taylor, Mark) (Entered: 10/29/2012)
2012-10-29 13 0 ELECTRONIC ORDER Granting 12 Plaintiffs' Agreed Motion to Extend Time. Plaintiffs may file their response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue on or before November 6, 2012. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 10/29/2012) (chmb) (Entered: 10/29/2012)
2012-11-06 14 0 RESPONSE filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc re: 10 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division (Taylor, Mark) (Entered: 11/06/2012)
2012-11-06 15 0 Appendix in Support filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc re 14 Response/Objection (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s)) (Taylor, Mark) (Entered: 11/06/2012)
2012-11-20 16 0 REPLY filed by James Alan Johnston, Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc re: 10 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative MOTION to Transfer Case out of District/Division (Patton, John) (Entered: 11/20/2012)
2013-01-14 17 0 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jennifer Klein Ayers on behalf of All Defendants. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/14/2013)
2013-01-14 18 0 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Steve Schortgen on behalf of All Defendants. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Schortgen, Steve) (Entered: 01/14/2013)
2013-05-15 19 0 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 10 Motion to Dismiss, ; denying 10 Motion to Transfer Case out of District/Division. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 5/15/2013) (Judge Jane J Boyle) (Entered: 05/15/2013) 2013-05-16 09:14:50 d0aeae14a14e57a54e1409af93ce5b9dd14435b6
2013-05-16 20 0 STATUS REPORT ORDER: Joint Status Report due by 6/5/2013. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 5/16/2013) (ctf) (Entered: 05/16/2013)
2013-05-29 21 0 Joint MOTION to Clarify Defendants Deadline to Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (Ayers, Jennifer) Modified docket text on 5/29/2013 (cea). (Entered: 05/29/2013)
2013-05-29 22 0 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 21 Motion to Clarify. If Plaintiffs amend their Original Complaint pursuant to the Courts instructions in the May 15, 2013 Order, Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint fourteen (14) days after the Court accepts the Amended Complaint. If Plaintiffs do not amend their Original Complaint, Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Original Complaint on Friday, June 28, 2013. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 5/29/2013) (chmb) (Entered: 05/29/2013)
2013-05-30 23 0 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Cert. of Good Standing for Attorney Curtis B. Krasik (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-5335211) filed by Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Krasik, Curtis) (Entered: 05/30/2013)
2013-05-30 24 0 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Cert. of Good Standing for Attorney Jerry S. McDevitt (Filing fee $25; Receipt number 0539-5335304) filed by Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (McDevitt, Jerry) (Entered: 05/30/2013)
2013-05-30 25 0 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 23 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Curtis B. Krasik. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 5/30/2013) (chmb) (Entered: 05/30/2013)
2013-05-31 26 0 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 24 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jerry S. McDevitt. If not already done, Applicant must register as an ECF User within 14 days (LR 5.1(f)). (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 5/31/2013) (chmb) (Entered: 05/31/2013)
2013-06-05 27 0 Joint STATUS REPORT filed by James Alan Johnston, James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc, Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (Taylor, Mark) (Entered: 06/05/2013)
2013-06-06 28 0 SCHEDULING ORDER: Please note: the Discovery deadline is amended to 1/31/2014. Trial set for four-week docket beginning 9/22/2014 before Judge Jane J Boyle. Joinder of Parties due by 7/31/2013. Amended Pleadings due by 7/31/2013. Motions due by 5/16/2014. Discovery due by 1/31/2014. Deadline for mediation is on or before 10/31/2013. Pretrial Order due by 9/1/2014. Pretrial Materials due by 9/1/2014. Pretrial Conference set for 9/19/2014 10:00 AM before Judge Jane J Boyle. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 6/6/2013) (axm) (Main Document 28 replaced on 6/6/2013) (chmb). (Entered: 06/06/2013) 2013-08-22 11:54:21 76e9426fa344cbf9df734322659076fc3cc42a9c
2013-06-28 29 0 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses with Jury Demand filed by Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. (Schortgen, Steve) Modified title on 7/1/2013 (rlw). (Entered: 06/28/2013)
2013-07-01 30 0 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (Schortgen, Steve) (Entered: 07/01/2013)
2013-07-10 31 0 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc. (Taylor, Mark) (Entered: 07/10/2013)
2013-07-11 32 0 Joint Report Regarding Selection of Mediator filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (Schortgen, Steve) (Entered: 07/11/2013)
2013-07-11 33 0 MEDIATION ORDER. The court appoints Jeff Kaplan as mediator. The Court ORDERS the parties to complete the mediation no later than 10/31/2013. Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary form provided electronically or by US Mail as appropriate. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 7/11/2013) (tln) (Entered: 07/11/2013)
2013-07-26 34 0 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (Patton, John) (Entered: 07/26/2013)
2013-07-29 35 0 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 34 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney John Walter Patton terminated. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 7/29/2013) (chmb) (Entered: 07/29/2013)
2013-07-29 36 0 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James Gregory Marks on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Marks, James) (Entered: 07/29/2013)
2013-07-29 37 0 Designation of lead counsel James Gregory Marks for Plaintiffs James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc. (Marks, James) (Entered: 07/29/2013)
2013-07-31 38 0 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support, # 2 Proposed Amendment, # 3 Exhibit(s)) (Marks, James) (Entered: 07/31/2013)
38 1 Brief in Support
38 2 Proposed Amendment 2013-08-01 00:55:49 a550ce1770418d16219b9a0c979e5f769204e428
38 3 Exhibit(s) 2013-08-22 12:47:21 b39c9f496e837197de570a670ec9048aa47cc365
2013-07-31 39 0 Appendix in Support filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc re 38 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit(s)) (Marks, James) (Entered: 07/31/2013)
2013-08-08 40 0 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc (Taylor, Mark) (Entered: 08/08/2013)
2013-08-08 41 0 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 40 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorneys Mark L Taylor; Zachary M Groover and Peyton J Healey terminated. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 8/8/2013) (chmb) (Entered: 08/08/2013)
2013-08-21 42 0 RESPONSE filed by Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc re: 38 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint (Schortgen, Steve) (Entered: 08/21/2013) 2013-09-10 10:15:12 b5921d9b4d7395cc99204dc6a1c9544e56936f83
2013-09-03 43 0 REPLY filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc re: 38 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint (Marks, James) (Entered: 09/03/2013)
2013-09-03 44 0 Appendix in Support filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc re 43 Reply (Marks, James) (Entered: 09/03/2013)
2013-09-10 45 0 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John Anthony Di Giacomo on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Di Giacomo, John) (Entered: 09/10/2013)
2013-09-10 46 0 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Eric William Misterovich on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Misterovich, Eric) (Entered: 09/10/2013)
2013-10-08 47 0 Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary filed by Jeff Kaplan. Attorneys in Attendance: Steve C. Schortgen, Curtis B. Krasik and Greg Marks. Prv Fee: $ 4,350.00. Outcome of ADR: Continuing to work with parties to reach a settlement. (Kaplan, Jeff) (Entered: 10/08/2013)
2013-11-25 48 0 Joint MOTION for Protective Order - Stipulated Confidentiality Agreement and Protective Order filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Stipulated Confidentiality Agreement and Protective Order) (Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/25/2013)
2013-11-25 49 0 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 38 Motion for Leave to File. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 11/25/2013) (Judge Jane J Boyle) (Entered: 11/25/2013) 2013-11-26 08:40:03 e1ef3afbdbd6d7f15d6265443eb6d718190b8c4d
2013-11-25 50 0 ORDER granting 48 Motion for Protective Order. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 11/25/2013) (chmb) (Entered: 11/25/2013)
2013-12-04 51 0 AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc filed by Papa Berg Inc, James D Papa. Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, Copyright Registrations) (Di Giacomo, John) (Entered: 12/04/2013)
2013-12-04 52 0 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Additional Page(s) Gaiam Vivendi Universal Summons, # 2 Additional Page(s) Take Two Interactive Software Summons, # 3 Additional Page(s) Yukes Co. Ltd. Summons) (Di Giacomo, John) (Entered: 12/04/2013)
2013-12-04 53 0 Summons Issued as to Take-Two Interactive Software Inc, VE Newco LLC, Yuke's Co Ltd. (twd) (Entered: 12/04/2013)
2013-12-18 54 0 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to First Amended Complaint filed by Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 12/18/2013)
2013-12-19 55 0 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 54 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to First Amended Complaint. For Defendants Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, and World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., answer is due by 12/23/2013. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 12/19/2013) (chmb). (Entered: 12/19/2013)
2013-12-23 56 0 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney as to Newburg Law, PLLC filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc (Misterovich, Eric) (Entered: 12/23/2013)
2013-12-23 57 0 ANSWER to 51 Amended Complaint, with Jury Demand filed by Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. (Schortgen, Steve) (Entered: 12/23/2013)
2013-12-27 58 0 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 56 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorneys John Anthony Di Giacomo and Eric William Misterovich and their firm, Newburg Law PLLC, are no longer assigned as representatives to Plaintiffs in this case. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 12/27/2013) (chmb). (Entered: 12/27/2013)
2014-01-23 59 0 Summons Reissued as to Michael Seitz. (ctf) (Entered: 01/23/2014)
2014-01-27 60 0 Agreed MOTION to Continue and Joint Amended Scheduling Order filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Marks, James) (Entered: 01/27/2014)
2014-01-30 61 0 ELECTRONIC ORDER denying without prejudice 60 Motion for continuance and Joint amended scheduling order. The Court declines to amend the existing scheduling order at this time. As noted in the joint motion, the new defendants have not been served, have not answered, and have not been given an opportunity to offer input on the proposed schedule. Therefore, the Court denies the Agreed Motion without prejudice to file at a later time. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 1/30/2014) (chmb). (Entered: 01/30/2014)
2014-02-05 62 0 Summons Returned Executed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc re 51 Amended Complaint. VE Newco LLC served via process server on 1/24/14 (Marks, James) Modified on 2/6/2014 (npk). (Entered: 02/05/2014)
2014-02-13 63 0 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Take-Two Interactive Software Inc ; served on 1/24/2014. (ndt) (Entered: 02/13/2014)
2014-02-14 64 0 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Response to the First Amended Complaint filed by Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (Ayers, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/14/2014)
2014-02-14 65 0 STIPULATION to Extend Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond by Papa Berg Inc, VE Newco LLC. (Edison, Andrew) (Entered: 02/14/2014)
2014-02-19 66 0 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 64 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc answer, or other response to First Amended Complaint, due 3/17/2014. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 2/19/2014) (chmb) (Entered: 02/19/2014)
2014-03-14 67 0 ANSWER to 51 Amended Complaint, filed by VE Newco LLC. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. (Krasik, Curtis) (Entered: 03/14/2014)
2014-03-14 68 0 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by VE Newco LLC identifying Corporate Parent/Other Affiliate Gaiam Americas, Inc. for VE Newco LLC. (Krasik, Curtis) (Entered: 03/14/2014)
2014-03-17 69 0 ANSWER to 51 Amended Complaint, filed by Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. (Krasik, Curtis) (Entered: 03/17/2014) 2014-06-18 18:06:09 5ecb6c8429a29b2187d5d97b4ab5d27333ccc8b9
2014-03-17 70 0 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Take-Two Interactive Software Inc identifying Corporate Parent/Other Affiliate BlackRock, Inc. for Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (Krasik, Curtis) (Entered: 03/17/2014)
2014-05-05 71 0 Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary filed by ADR Provider. Attorneys in Attendance: this was settled after multiple follow up discussions with parties - no additional session was scheduled. Prv Fee: $ this was settled after multiple follow up discussions with parties - no additional fees were charged. Outcome of ADR: Settled as a result of ADR. (Kaplan, Jeff) (Entered: 05/05/2014) 2014-05-08 19:10:11 36bb57c9ee2010ae9b9749908228285132f1a946
2014-06-13 72 0 ORDER: The Court orders the parties to present a joint stipulation of dismissal or an agreed final judgment on or before 7/7/2014. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 6/13/2014) (jrr) (Entered: 06/13/2014)
2014-07-07 73 0 (Document Restricted) Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement (Sealed pursuant to order dated 11/25/2013) filed by Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc, VE Newco LLC, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (Schortgen, Steve) (Entered: 07/07/2014)
2014-07-07 74 0 (Document Restricted) Sealed Appendix in Support re: 73 Sealed and/or Ex Parte Motion, (Sealed pursuant to order dated 11/25/2013) filed by Michael Seitz, Stephanie Music Publishing Inc, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc, VE Newco LLC, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s) Krasik, # 2 Exhibit(s) 1, # 3 Exhibit(s) 2) (Schortgen, Steve) (Entered: 07/07/2014)
2014-07-08 75 0 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Marks, James) (Entered: 07/08/2014)
2014-07-10 76 0 ORDER DENYING 75 MOTION TO WITHDRAW AND SETTING EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT: Evidentiary Hearing set for 8/13/2014 at 10:00 AM before Judge Jane J Boyle re: 73 (Document Restricted) Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement (Sealed pursuant to order dated 11/25/2013). Responses due by 7/25/2014. Replies due by 8/4/2014. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 7/10/2014) (cea) Modified on 7/16/2014 (ndt). (Entered: 07/10/2014)
2014-07-10 77 0 MOTION for Reconsideration re 75 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Marks, James) (Entered: 07/10/2014) 2016-08-25 16:08:20 4e8b8d4e2638309ee0b60e18f48a2d910cad8370
77 1 Proposed Order
2014-07-16 78 0 ORDER: In light of the Motion for Reconsideration (doc. 77 ) filed by J. Gregory Mark, Plaintiffs' counsel of record, the Court VACATES its July 10, 2014 Order (doc. 76 ) setting an evidentiary hearing on the Defendants' Motion to Enforce Settlement (doc. 73 ) and ORDERS that a hearing on Mr. Marks's Motion be set. Evidentiary Hearing set for 7/23/2014 10:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 1516, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75242-1310 before Judge Jane J Boyle. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 7/16/2014) (ndt) (Entered: 07/16/2014) 2016-08-25 16:09:32 c30fd8e25c7a87678de145a47677df0d6d4c47df
2014-07-16 79 0 Certified mail returned executed of 76 Order served on James D Papa on 7/12/14. (twd) (Entered: 07/17/2014)
2014-07-18 80 0 ELECTRONIC ORDER: The hearing set by this Court's July 16, 2014 Order 78 is hereby RESET for Friday, July 25, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in US Courthouse, Courtroom 1516, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75242-1310 before Judge Jane J Boyle. All other instructions in this Court's prior Order remain in effect. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 7/18/2014) (chmb). (Entered: 07/18/2014)
2014-08-08 81 0 ORDER: On Friday,7/25/2014, the Court was notified that the parties reached an agreement regarding the lingering disputes in this case, and as such, the evidentiary hearing scheduled for that day did not take place. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS the parties to present a joint stipulation of dismissal or an agreed final judgment on or before Friday, 8/29/2014. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 8/8/2014) (axm) (Entered: 08/11/2014)
2014-08-28 82 0 Joint STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL of Defendants with Prejudice by James D Papa, Papa Berg Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice) (Marks, James) (Entered: 08/28/2014)
2014-08-28 83 0 Report to Copyright Office of Final Order. Form AO 121 e-mailed to 508filings@loc.gov. (Attachments: # 1 joint stip of dismissal, # 2 original complaint) (tln) (Entered: 08/28/2014)
2014-08-29 84 0 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE: THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Joint Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice is GRANTED, and any and all claims and causes of action asserted against them, are dismissed in their entirety with prejudice. It is further ORDERED that the Plaintiff and Defendants bear their own attorneys' fees and costs. (Ordered by Judge Jane J Boyle on 8/29/2014) (ctf) (Entered: 08/29/2014)