Case number 1:20-cv-04696
Brithric Enterprises, LLC et al v. Bay Equity LLC > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2021 | 82 | Main Document (3) Docket Text: STIPULATION of Dismissal (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Saper, Daliah) |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 82 | Text of Proposed Order (1) |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 83 | terminated case (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: The parties having filed a stipulation of dismissal pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) [82], this case is dismissed without prejudice and with each party to bear its own attorneys' fees and costs. All pending hearing dates and motions are stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 81 | telephone conference (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 12/15/2021. The parties report that they have a signed settlement agreement but require additional time to complete the terms of their agreement. By 1/5/2022, the parties shall file either dismissal papers or a brief status report explaining the delay in doing so. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Dec 8, 2021 | 80 | set/reset hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: In light of the parties' most recent joint status report [79] and the upcoming fact discovery deadline of 12/31/2021, the Court sets a telephonic status hearing for 12/15/2021 at 10:45 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Nov 12, 2021 | 79 | status report (3) Docket Text: STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC (Saper, Daliah) |
| Oct 19, 2021 | 78 | telephone conference (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 10/19/2021. By 11/12/2021, the parties shall file a joint status report to inform the Court whether the parties have reached a settlement to resolve the case or if further litigation is needed. If the parties have not reached a settlement, they should include in their report a description of the discovery remaining to be conducted to prepare the case for trial and either (i) confirm that they will complete that discovery by the existing 12/31/2021 discovery deadline or (ii) request an extension of that deadline. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 77 | terminate referral (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sheila M. Finnegan: All matters relating to the referral have been completed so the referral is closed. Mailed notice (sxw) |
| Sep 14, 2021 | 76 | order on motion to strike (4) Docket Text: ORDER Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 9/14/2021: Plaintiffs' motion to strike Defendant's Tenth Affirmative Defense [49] is denied. See the accompanying Statement for details. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 75 | order on motion for extension of time to complete discovery (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time to conduct fact discovery [74] is granted. The fact discovery deadline shall be extended to 12/31/2021 to allow the parties time to exhaust their settlement efforts. Telephonic status hearing set for 10/19/2021 at 10:15 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Sep 3, 2021 | 74 | motion for extension of time to complete discovery (4) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendant Bay Equity LLC for extension of time to complete discovery Unopposed Motion (Duda, Robert) |
| Aug 23, 2021 | 73 | status report (3) Docket Text: STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 72 | set deadlines (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Having reviewed the parties' joint status report [71], the Court grants the parties' request for an extension of the fact discovery deadline to 9/23/2021. Expert discovery shall proceed as follows: by 11/1/2021, the parties shall serve affirmative expert reports addressing issues on which the serving party bears the burden of proof; by 12/13/2021, the parties shall serve any rebuttal reports; and expert discovery shall be completed by 1/31/2022. By 8/23/2021, the parties shall file an updated joint status report setting forth: (1) the progress they have made in discovery since the previous report, any discovery disputes that they believe will require the Court's involvement, and whether there is any reason they will not be able to complete fact discovery by the 9/23/2021 deadline; (2) the status of settlement discussions; and (3) whether the parties require a telephonic status hearing before the close of fact discovery and, if so, what matters the parties feel it would be helpful to discuss with the Court. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Jun 16, 2021 | 71 | status report (4) Docket Text: STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 70 | set deadlines (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report [69]. In light of the additional discovery the parties desire to take, the Court sets a fact discovery deadline of 7/15/2021. By 6/15/2021, the parties shall file an updated joint status report setting forth: (1) the progress they have made in discovery since the previous report, any discovery disputes that they believe will require the Court's involvement, and whether there is any reason they will not be able to complete fact discovery by the 7/15/2021 deadline; (2) a proposed schedule for expert discovery; (3) the parties' views regarding prospects for settlement; and (4) any other matter that the parties feel it would be helpful to discuss at a telephonic status hearing. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 69 | status report (4) Docket Text: STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Brithric Enterprises, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Mar 31, 2021 | 67 | order on motion for preliminary injunction (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: For the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion and Order, Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction [12] is denied. By 4/14/2021, the parties shall file an updated status report setting forth: (1) a summary of the current case status, including the status of any pending motions and what discovery the parties believe remains to be conducted to prepare for a trial on the merits; (2) the parties' views with respect to prospects for settlement and whether a settlement conference is likely to be productive; and (3) any other matters the parties would like to discuss with the Court at a telephonic status hearing. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Mar 31, 2021 | 68 | memorandum opinion and order (23) Docket Text: MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 3/31/2021. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 66 | telephone conference (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 3/4/2021. A further status report deadline will be set in conjunction with the Court's ruling on Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [12]. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Mar 2, 2021 | 65 | terminate hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: The telephonic status hearing set for 3/4/2021 is stricken and reset for 3/4/2021 at 10:15 AM. TIME CHANGE ONLY. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 64 | preliminary injunction hearing (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Preliminary Injunction Evidentiary Hearing and Oral Argument held on 2/5/2021. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [12] is taken under advisement. Telephonic status hearing set for 3/4/2021 at 10:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 62 | reply (7) Docket Text: REPLY by Plaintiffs Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC to response in opposition to motion[56], motion to strike[49] (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 63 | other (3) Docket Text: Supplemental Exhibit List by Bay Equity LLC for Hearing on Plaintiffs' Preliminary Injunction Motion (Johnson, Stephanie) |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 61 | telephone conference (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 2/1/2021. By 5:00 PM on 2/1/2021, Plaintiffs shall provide Defendant with a copy of the exhibit titled 2019 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, National Association of Realtors Research Group, April, 2019. By no later than 5:00 PM on 2/3/2021, the parties shall provide the Court with electronic copies of their exhibits for the preliminary injunction hearing. The exhibits shall include a list of any documents the parties anticipate using at the hearing that are marked "confidential" or "attorney's eyes only" and that the parties do not want publicly disclosed or displayed. If the parties wish to deliver electronic copies to the courthouse, they shall provide them to Courtroom Deputy David Lynn, Room 1932. The preliminary injunction hearing set for 2/5/2021 shall proceed by video conference. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to remote hearings. The call-in number is (650) 479-3207 and the meeting ID is 1808131170#. Counsel of record will receive an email prior to the start of the hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 60 | exhibit list (4) Docket Text: Exhibit List (Supplemented) and Witness List for Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC. (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Jan 29, 2021 | 58 | exhibit list (6) Docket Text: Exhibit List and Witness List for Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Bay Equity LLC. (Rzonca, Lynn) |
| Jan 29, 2021 | 59 | exhibit list (4) Docket Text: Exhibit List and Witness List for Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC. (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Jan 19, 2021 | 57 | order on motion to appear pro hac vice (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Motion by counsel for leave to appear pro hac vice [55] is granted. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Jan 13, 2021 | 54 | telephone conference (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 1/13/2021. Preliminary injunction hearing set for 2/5/2021 at 10:30 AM. The hearing will proceed by video conference. The parties shall exchange and file with the Court their exhibit lists by 1/29/2021. Telephonic status hearing set for 2/1/2021 at 1:00 PM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Jan 13, 2021 | 55 | motion to appear pro hac vice (2) Docket Text: MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-17825269. (Lamson, Justin) |
| Jan 13, 2021 | 56 | response in opposition to motion (10) Docket Text: RESPONSE by Bay Equity LLCin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiffs Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC to strike Defendant[49] (Rzonca, Lynn) |
| Jan 8, 2021 | 53 | status report (4) Docket Text: STATUS Report by Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 52 | order on motion to seal (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file under seal [48] is granted. The Clerk shall maintain documents [43],[45],[46], and [47] under seal until further order of the Court. At the request of the parties, the Court sets the following briefing schedule for Plaintiff's motion to strike Defendant's laches, acquiescence, and waiver affirmative defenses [49]: Defendant shall file its response by 1/13/2021 and Plaintiffs shall file their reply by 2/3/2021. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 42 | Main Document (17) Docket Text: REPLY by Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC to memorandum in opposition to motion[37], MOTION by Plaintiffs Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC for preliminary injunction [12] (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)(Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 42 | Exhibit 1 (7) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 42 | Exhibit 2 (13) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 42 | Exhibit 3 (7) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 42 | Exhibit 4 (7) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 42 | Exhibit 5 (21) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 42 | Exhibit 6 (2) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 42 | Exhibit 7 (8) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 42 | Exhibit 8 (1) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 44 | Main Document (6) Docket Text: DECLARATION of Ian Carswell regarding reply to response to motion, [42] (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D)(Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 44 | Exhibit A (1) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 44 | Exhibit B (1) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 44 | Exhibit C (1) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 44 | Exhibit D (12) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 48 | motion to seal (4) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiffs Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC to seal (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 49 | motion to strike (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiffs Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC to strike Defendant (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 50 | other (11) Docket Text: Memorandum in Support of Motion to Strike Defendant's Laches, Acquiescence, and Waiver Affirmative Defenses by Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 51 | declaration (6) Docket Text: DECLARATION regarding motion to strike[49] Declaration of Ian Carswell (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Dec 4, 2020 | 41 | order on motion for leave to file (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Defendant's unopposed motion for leave to file under seal [40] is granted. The Clerk of Court shall maintain documents [38] and [39] under seal until further order of the Court. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Dec 2, 2020 | 37 | Main Document (21) Docket Text: MEMORANDUM by Bay Equity LLC in Opposition to motion for preliminary injunction[12] (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B)(Duda, Robert) |
| Dec 2, 2020 | 37 | Exhibit A (1) |
| Dec 2, 2020 | 37 | Exhibit B (1) |
| Dec 2, 2020 | 40 | motion for leave to file (4) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendant Bay Equity LLC for leave to file Exhibits A and B of Memorandum in Opposition to Preliminary Injunction Motion Under Seal (Duda, Robert) |
| Nov 10, 2020 | 35 | order on motion for extension of time (2) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 11/10/2020. Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time to conduct Rule 30(b)(6) depositions and to file response in opposition to preliminary injunction motion [34] is granted. The deadline for Defendant to conduct its Rule 30(b)(6) deposition of Plaintiff is extended to 11/20/2020. The Court extends the briefing schedule on Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction as follows: Defendant shall file its response by 12/2/2020 and Plaintiffs shall file their reply by 12/23/2020. The parties' joint motion for entry of agreed confidentiality order [31] is granted. Enter Order. Telephonic status hearing set for 1/13/2021 at 9:30 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. By 1/8/2021, the parties shall file a joint status report setting forth: (1) whether the parties still anticipate requiring an evidentiary hearing and, if so, the number of witnesses the parties intend to call, the topics the witnesses will discuss in their testimony, and the amount of time the parties anticipate needing for direct examination of the witnesses; (2) whether the parties request an in-person or remote hearing; and (3) any other issues the parties would like to discuss with the Court at the 1/13/2021 status hearing. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Nov 10, 2020 | 36 | protective order (14) Docket Text: AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 11/10/2020. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Nov 6, 2020 | 34 | Main Document (5) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendant Bay Equity LLC for extension of time to Conduct Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions and to File Response in Opposition to Preliminary Injuntion Motion (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Email From Ted Chiacchio To Stephanie Johnson, # (2) Exhibit 2 - Email From Daliah Saper To Stephanie Johnson)(Rzonca, Lynn) |
| Nov 6, 2020 | 34 | Exhibit 1 - Email From Ted Chiacchio To Stephanie Johnson (13) |
| Nov 6, 2020 | 34 | Exhibit 2 - Email From Daliah Saper To Stephanie Johnson (14) |
| Nov 5, 2020 | 33 | order on motion for extension of time to file (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiff's unopposed motion for extension of time to file motion to strike [32] is granted. The deadline for Plaintiffs to file their motion to strike Defendant's affirmative defenses is extended to 12/9/2020. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Nov 4, 2020 | 32 | motion for extension of time to file (3) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiffs Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC for extension of time to file Motion to Strike (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 30 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC by Theodore Joseph Chiacchio (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 31 | motion for protective order (4) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiffs Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC for protective order Agreed Confidentiality Order (Chiacchio, Theodore) |
| Oct 14, 2020 | 29 | Main Document (18) Docket Text: ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Bay Equity LLC (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - U.S. Reg. No. 6,029,963, # (2) Exhibit 2 - U.S. Application Serial No. 88/053,491)(Rzonca, Lynn) |
| Oct 14, 2020 | 29 | Exhibit 1 - U.S. Reg. No. 6,029,963 (5) |
| Oct 14, 2020 | 29 | Exhibit 2 - U.S. Application Serial No. 88/053,491 (5) |
| Oct 6, 2020 | 28 | settlement conference (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sheila M. Finnegan: Settlement conference held on 10/6/2020. Parties were unable to reach a settlement agreement. The referral will remain open in the event the parties wish to schedule another settlement conference. Mailed notice (sxw, ) |
| Oct 2, 2020 | 27 | set/reset hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sheila M. Finnegan: Telephone conference held with the parties on 10/2/2020 for discussion of settlement issues. Settlement conference is set for 10/6/2020 at 1:30 p.m. subject to confirmation by counsel after conferring with clients. Parties may either send a joint settlement letter by 10/5/2020, or may send separate letters with Plaintiffs' letter by 11 a.m. on 10/5/2020, and Defendant's letter by 11 a.m. on 10/6/2020. Confirmation of settlement conference and the parties' letters are to be sent to chambers_finnegan@ilnd.uscourts.gov. The parties are directed to review and comply with Magistrate Judge Finnegan's Standing Order for Settlement Conferences (available on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov by selecting the link for Magistrate Judge Finnegan and then the link for "Settlement Conferences"). Mailed notice (sxw, ) |
| Oct 1, 2020 | 23 | set/reset hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sheila M. Finnegan: Telephone conference is set on 10/2/2020 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (sxw, ) |
| Oct 1, 2020 | 24 | notification of affiliates pursuant to local rule 3.2 (2) Docket Text: NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Bay Equity LLC (Johnson, Stephanie) |
| Oct 1, 2020 | 25 | order on motion to appear pro hac vice (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 10/1/2020. Motion by counsel for leave to appear pro hac vice [20] is granted. Defendant's unopposed motion to expedite discovery [22] is granted. Defendant shall respond to outstanding discovery requests by 10/7/2020. Plaintiff shall respond to discovery requests by 10/21/2020. Rule 30(b)(6) depositions shall be completed by 11/4/2020. Defendant shall respond to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [12] by 11/18/2020. Plaintiff shall reply by 12/9/2020. Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by 10/14/2020. Telephonic status hearing set for 11/10/2020 at 10:30 AM. Case referred to the magistrate judge for a settlement conference. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Oct 1, 2020 | 26 | Expedited referral to magistrate judge (1) Docket Text: Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Sheila M. Finnegan for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: settlement conference. Mailed notice. (dal, ) |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 19 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Bay Equity LLC by Lynn Eileen Rzonca (Rzonca, Lynn) |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 20 | motion to appear pro hac vice (2) Docket Text: MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-17492633. Motion and Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Johnson, Stephanie) |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 21 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Bay Equity LLC by Robert Richard Duda, Jr (Duda, Robert) |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 22 | Main Document (5) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendant Bay Equity LLC to expedite Discovery (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 - Requests to Produce)(Rzonca, Lynn) |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 22 | Exhibit 1 - Requests to Produce (2) |
| Sep 25, 2020 | 18 | notice of filing (2) Docket Text: NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re attorney appearance[3] (Grothouse, Matthew) |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 17 | terminate hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Plaintiffs' counsel has informed the Court that they have not yet been able to make contact with Defendant. To allow time for Plaintiff to effectuate service, the telephonic status hearing set for 09/17/2020 is stricken and reset for 10/1/2020 at 10:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Sep 9, 2020 | 16 | order on motion for discovery (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 9/9/2020 and continued to 9/17/2020 at 9:45 AM. Plaintiff's motion for expedited discovery [14] is granted as follows. Plaintiff is granted leave to serve the limited discovery requests attached to its motion. The requests will be subject to the response deadlines in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Prior to the next status hearing, the parties shall discuss a proposed schedule for briefing and an evidentiary hearing on Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction [12]. At the status hearing, the Court will set a schedule and discuss any necessary adjustments to the expedited discovery to be allowed. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Plaintiffs' counsel will provide a courtesy copy of this Order to defense counsel. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Aug 31, 2020 | 15 | terminate hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: In light of Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction [12] and motion and memorandum for expedited discovery [14], the telephonic initial status hearing set for 10/13/2020 is stricken and reset as a telephonic status hearing on 9/9/2020 at 10:00 AM. At the hearing, the Court intends to rule on the pending request for expedited discovery and set a schedule for resolving the preliminary injunction motion. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice (dal, ) |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 10 | Main Document (1) Docket Text: MAILED trademark report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 5).(smm, ) |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 10 | Exhibit 5 (3) |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 11 | lanham notification (10) Docket Text: MAILED to plaintiff(s) counsel Lanham Mediation Program materials. (smm, ) |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 12 | motion for preliminary injunction (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiffs Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC for preliminary injunction (Grothouse, Matthew) |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 13 | memorandum in support of motion (12) Docket Text: MEMORANDUM by Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC in support of motion for preliminary injunction[12] (Grothouse, Matthew) |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 14 | motion for discovery (4) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiffs Brithric Enterprises Realty, LLC, Brithric Enterprises, LLC for discovery (Grothouse, Matthew) |
| Aug 13, 2020 | N/A | summons issued (0) Docket Text: SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant BAY EQUITY LLC. (ng, ) |
| Aug 13, 2020 | 7 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs BRITHRIC ENTERPRISES REALTY, LLC, BRITHRIC ENTERPRISES, LLC by Daliah Saper (Saper, Daliah) |
| Aug 13, 2020 | 8 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs BRITHRIC ENTERPRISES REALTY, LLC, BRITHRIC ENTERPRISES, LLC by Brandon Matthew Beymer (Beymer, Brandon) |
| Aug 12, 2020 | 5 | notification of affiliates pursuant to local rule 3.2 (1) Docket Text: NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by All Plaintiffs (Grothouse, Matthew) |
| Aug 12, 2020 | 6 | set deadlines/hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic initial status hearing set for 10/13/2020 at 10:00 AM. To ensure public access to court proceedings, members of the public and media may call in to listen to telephonic hearings. The call-in number is (888) 557-8511 and the access code is 3547847. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. The parties are directed to meet and conduct a planning conference pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f). At least seven days before the initial status hearing, the parties shall file a joint written status report, not to exceed five pages in length. The initial status report shall provide the information described on the Court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under District Judges, Judge Andrea R. Wood, Initial Status Conference. Mailed notice. (dal, ) |
| Aug 11, 2020 | N/A | case assigned (0) Docket Text: CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Andrea R. Wood. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Sheila M. Finnegan. Case assignment: Random assignment. (sxh, ) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1 | Main Document (11) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed by BRITHRIC ENTERPRISES, LLC, BRITHRIC ENTERPRISES REALTY, LLC ; JURY DEMAND. Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-17300700. (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)(Grothouse, Matthew) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit 1 (3) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit 2 (2) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit 3 (4) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit 4 (4) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit 5 (3) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit 6 (5) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit 7 (3) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit 8 (4) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1 | Exhibit 9 (3) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 2 | civil cover sheet (2) Docket Text: CIVIL Cover Sheet (Grothouse, Matthew) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 3 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs BRITHRIC ENTERPRISES REALTY, LLC, BRITHRIC ENTERPRISES, LLC by Matthew Richard Grothouse (Grothouse, Matthew) |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 4 | notice of filing (2) Docket Text: NOTICE by All Plaintiffs re complaint, [1] of Trademark Claim LR 3.4 (Grothouse, Matthew) |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 9 | order (8) Docket Text: Fifth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on July 10, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. No motions may be noticed for in-person presentment; the presiding judge will notify parties of the need, if any, for a hearing by electronic means or in-court proceeding. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 7/10/2020. Mailed notice. (smm, ) |
