| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
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| Feb 26, 2025 | 30 | Notice of Report on the filing of an action regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Attachments: # 1 Electronic entry terminating civil case) (LH) (Entered: 02/26/2025) (0) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 29 | STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice, by Nikon Inc. (Shehigian, Grant) (Entered: 02/07/2025) (2) |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 28 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Nikon Inc.. (Shehigian, Grant) (Entered: 01/29/2025) (1) |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 27 | MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 24 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Fleet Connect Solutions LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Scosche Opinion, # 2 Exhibit B - Southern Tire Report and Recommendation, # 3 Exhibit C - Southern Tire Order Adopting R&R) (McDonough, James) (Entered: 01/17/2025) (0) |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 26 | MEMORANDUM in Support re 24 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Nikon Inc.. (Shehigian, Grant) (Entered: 12/20/2024) (20) |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 25 | AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION in Support re 24 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Nikon Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Fleet Connect's Letter to Nikon, dated August 10, 2023 (with attachments)) (Shehigian, Grant) (Entered: 12/20/2024) (0) |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 24 | MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Nikon Inc.. (Shehigian, Grant) (Entered: 12/20/2024) (2) |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 23 | STATUS REPORT on behalf of both parties as to the status of mediation and case status, by Nikon Inc. (Shehigian, Grant) (Entered: 11/20/2024) (1) |
| Oct 2, 2024 | N/A | SELECTION OF MEDIATOR Richard L. Crisona selected as Mediator. Date Time and Location in-person/remote: November 14, 2024 (remote). Fourteen days on or before the session date, counsel shall file with the Mediator their client's mediation statement summarizing the facts, legal issues, particulars of any prior settlement discussions, and the name and title of the client or client representative with full settlement authority who will attend the mediation. For more details on the submission, please consult Local Civil Rule 83.8(b)(4). Attendance is required of the trial attorney, insurance adjuster, and client or client representative with full settlement authority. The Confidentiality Stipulation (in-person or remote) must be signed at or before the initial mediation session by all participants and the Mediator and returned via e-mail to nyed_adr@nyed.uscourts.gov. The Mediators contact information can be found on the docket sheet. Within fourteen days of the conclusion of the mediation, both parties must submit a Mediation Report. (JR) (Entered: 10/02/2024) (0) |
| Sep 18, 2024 | N/A | MEDIATION INSTRUCTIONS for Counsel are available at: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr-forms under ADR Forms/Mediation Forms/For Counsel and Parties.Counsel are to select a mediator, contact the mediator to schedule the first mediation session, and file the name of the mediator, date, time and place (in-person or remote) of the first mediation session using the Selection of the Mediator Form on the ADR Forms website under Mediator Forms/For Counsel and Parties: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr-forms or via CM/ECF using the event Selection of Mediator. For a list of the EDNY Mediators, their qualifications and contact information, see the Court's website at https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr/Mediation/displayAll.cfm. EDNY Mediators are compensated in accordance with EDNY Local Civil Rule 83.8(f)(1).The Confidentiality Stipulation (in-person or remote) must be signed at or before the initial mediation session by all participants and the Mediator and returned via e-mail to nyed_adr@nyed.uscourts.gov. The Confidentiality Stipulation is available at: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr-forms under ADR Forms/Mediation Forms/For Counsel and Parties. Upon completion of the mediation, both parties must submit a Mediation Report which can be found at: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr-forms under ADR Forms/Mediation Forms/For Counsel and Parties. The Mediation Report must be submitted within two weeks following mediation session. (JR) (Entered: 09/18/2024) (0) |
| Sep 18, 2024 | N/A | ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Mediator selection shall be filed on ECF by 10/2/2024. Mediation shall be completed by 11/18/2024. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 9/18/2024. (ES) (Entered: 09/18/2024) (0) |
| Sep 18, 2024 | N/A | ORDER: The parties' request for a referral to the EDNY Mediation program 22 is granted, on consent. Counsel shall exchange all relevant documents and records prior to mediation, if they have not done so already. The parties are directed to file their mediator selection on ECF by 10/2/2024. Mediation shall be completed by 11/18/2024. The parties are directed to file a joint status letter by 11/25/2024 , or within one week of the completion of mediation, whichever is sooner, providing an update as to the status of mediation and case status. In light of the 11/25/2024 status report, the deadline to submit a status report by 10/9/2024 advising the Court as to the status of settlement negotiations and whether the defendant intends to proceed with filing a motion to dismiss the amended complaint is hereby adjourned sine die. Selection of Mediator due by 10/2/2024. (ES) (Entered: 09/18/2024) (0) |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 22 | Letter on behalf of both parties to Hon. Taryn A. Merkl in response to September 10, 2024 Order, by Nikon Inc. (Shehigian, Grant) Modified on 9/18/2024 (ES). (Entered: 09/17/2024) (1) |
| Sep 10, 2024 | N/A | ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the status report 21 , requesting "a referral to a Magistrate Judge for the purposes of mediation." By 9/17/2024, the parties shall file a joint letter clarifying whether they are requesting a referral to the EDNY Mediation Program or requesting a settlement conference before the Court. Additionally, the request for an extension of time to continue settlement negotiations is granted; by 10/9/2024, the parties are directed to file a joint status report informing the Court of the status of their settlement negotiations and whether the defendant intends to proceed with filing a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 9/10/2024. (ES) (Entered: 09/10/2024) (0) |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 21 | STATUS REPORT on behalf of both parties as to the status of their settlement negotiations, by Nikon Inc. (Shehigian, Grant) (Entered: 09/09/2024) (1) |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 20 | NOTICE of Appearance by Carey Matthew Rozier on behalf of Fleet Connect Solutions LLC (aty to be noticed) (Rozier, Carey) (Entered: 08/08/2024) (1) |
| Jul 30, 2024 | N/A | ORDER: The Motion of Matthew Rozier for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 19 is granted. The attorney shall register for ECF, if needed; registration is available online at the EDNY's homepage. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that the attorney receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure that the $200 admission fee is submitted to the Clerk's Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 7/30/2024. (ES) (Entered: 07/30/2024) (0) |
| Jul 30, 2024 | N/A | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ann M. Donnelly: Pre-Motion Conference held on 7/30/2024. C. Matthew Rozier appeared for the plaintiff. Grant Shehigian and Scott Sherwin appeared for the defendant. Case called. Discussion held. By September 9, 2024, the parties are directed to file a joint status report informing the Court of the status of their settlement negotiations and whether the defendant intends to proceed with filing a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. (Court Reporter Linda Marino.) (CM) (Entered: 07/30/2024) (0) |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 19 | MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of C. Matthew Rozier Filing fee $ 200, receipt number ANYEDC-18115435 by Fleet Connect Solutions LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support (of C. Matthew Rozier), # 2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing for Rozier from DC Bar, # 3 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing for Rozier from Colorado Bar) (McDonough, James) (Entered: 07/29/2024) (0) |
| Jun 28, 2024 | N/A | ORDER granting 16 Motion for Pre-Motion Conference. The pre-motion conference is scheduled for July 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 4G North. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 6/28/2024. (CM) (Entered: 06/28/2024) (0) |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 18 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 16 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference to address Defendant's anticipated motion to dismiss the First Amended Complaint, filed by Fleet Connect Solutions LLC. (McDonough, James) (Entered: 06/27/2024) (4) |
| Jun 25, 2024 | N/A | ORDER: The Motion of Scott D. Sherwin for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 13 is granted. The attorney shall register for ECF, if needed; registration is available online at the EDNY's homepage. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that the attorney receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure that the $200 admission fee is submitted to the Clerk's Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 6/25/2024. (ES) (Entered: 06/25/2024) (0) |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 17 | NOTICE by Nikon Inc. re Order,, 13 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Scott D. Sherwin Filing fee $ 200, receipt number ANYEDC-17949374 Certificate of Admission to the Bar of Illinois (Sherwin, Scott) (Entered: 06/21/2024) (1) |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 16 | Letter MOTION for pre motion conference to address Defendant's anticipated motion to dismiss the First Amended Complaint, by Nikon Inc.. (Shehigian, Grant) (Entered: 06/20/2024) (4) |
| Jun 11, 2024 | N/A | ORDER deferring ruling on 13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. E.D.N.Y. Local Civil Rule 1.3 (c) requires "a certificate of the court for each of the states in which the applicant is a member of the bar, which has been issued within thirty (30) days of filing and states that the applicant is a member in good standing of the bar of that state court" (emphasis added). Counsel is respectfully directed to file a certificate of good standing from the state of Illinois or a status update by 6/25/2024. Counsel should use the event titled "Notice Other" on ECF to file their revised submission. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 6/11/2024. (ES) (Entered: 06/11/2024) (0) |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 15 | NOTICE by Fleet Connect Solutions LLC re 14 Amended Complaint,, of Submission of Corrected Exhibit H (redline comparison of Amended Complaint to Original Complaint) (McDonough, James) (Entered: 06/10/2024) (30) |
| Jun 7, 2024 | N/A | SCHEDULING ORDER: In light of the plaintiff filing an amended complaint, the pre-motion conference scheduled for June 25, 2024 is adjourned sine die. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 6/7/2024. (CM) (Entered: 06/07/2024) (0) |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 14 | Amended Complaint* (1) |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 13 | MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Scott D. Sherwin Filing fee $ 200, receipt number ANYEDC-17949374 by Nikon Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Sherwin, Scott) (Entered: 06/05/2024) (0) |
| May 23, 2024 | N/A | ORDER granting 11 Motion for Pre-Motion Conference. The pre-motion conference is set for June 25, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 4G North. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 5/23/2024. (CM) (Entered: 05/23/2024) (0) |
| May 23, 2024 | 12 | RESPONSE in Opposition re 11 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference to address Defendant's anticipated motion to dismiss, filed by Fleet Connect Solutions LLC. (McDonough, James) (Entered: 05/23/2024) (2) |
| May 17, 2024 | N/A | SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court has received 11 the defendant's letter requesting a pre-motion conference. The plaintiff is directed to file a response, not to exceed 3 pages, by May 23, 2024. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 5/17/2024. (CM) (Entered: 05/17/2024) (0) |
| May 16, 2024 | 11 | Letter MOTION for pre motion conference to address Defendant's anticipated motion to dismiss, by Nikon Inc.. (Shehigian, Grant) (Entered: 05/16/2024) (4) |
| May 7, 2024 | N/A | ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the certificate of good standing 10 . The Motion of James McDonough for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 9 is granted. The attorney shall register for ECF, if needed; registration is available online at the EDNY's homepage. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that the attorney receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure that the $200 admission fee is submitted to the Clerk's Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 5/7/2024. (ES) (Entered: 05/07/2024) (0) |
| May 6, 2024 | 10 | NOTICE by Fleet Connect Solutions LLC re 9 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (for James F. McDonough, III) Filing fee $ 200, receipt number ANYEDC-17832007 (submitting Certificate of Good Standing from the Supreme Court of Georgia) (McDonough, James) (Entered: 05/06/2024) (1) |
| May 3, 2024 | N/A | ORDER deferring ruling on 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. E.D.N.Y. Local Civil Rule 1.3(c) requires "a certificate of the court for each of the states in which the applicant is a member of the bar, which has been issued within thirty (30) days of filing and states that the applicant is a member in good standing of the bar of that state court" (emphasis added). The Court notes that the letter certifying good standing is from an organization called the "State Bar of Georgia," not the court of the state. Counsel is respectfully directed to file a certificate of good standing from the court of Georgia by 5/17/2024. Counsel should use the event titled "Notice Other" on ECF to file their revised submission. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 5/3/2024. (ES) (Entered: 05/03/2024) (0) |
| May 2, 2024 | 9 | MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (for James F. McDonough, III) Filing fee $ 200, receipt number ANYEDC-17832007 by Fleet Connect Solutions LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in support of McDonough, # 2 Admission Information Certificate of Good Standing for McDonough (18 Apr 2024)) (McDonough, James) (Entered: 05/02/2024) (0) |
| Apr 10, 2024 | N/A | ORDER: The motion for extension of time to file answer 8 is granted, on consent. Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by 5/16/2024. The parties are respectfully reminded that any motion practice must be initiated in accordance with the Individual Rules of the assigned District Judge. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 4/10/2024. (ES) (Entered: 04/10/2024) (0) |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 8 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Nikon Inc.. (Shehigian, Grant) (Entered: 04/09/2024) (1) |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 7 | Notice of Report on the filing of an action regarding a Patent or Trademark. (Attachments: # 1 complaint) (RC) (Entered: 02/26/2024) (0) |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 6 | Summons Issued as to Nikon Inc.. (CV) (Entered: 02/22/2024) (2) |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 5 | This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (CV) (Entered: 02/22/2024) (1) |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 4 | Clerk's Notice Re: Consent. A United States Magistrate Judge has been assigned to this case and is available to conduct all proceedings. In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent, the assigned Magistrate Judge is available to conduct all proceedings in this action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to this Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent.The form may also be accessed at the following link: https://img.nyed.uscourts.gov/files/forms/MJConsentForm.pdf (CV) (Entered: 02/22/2024) (1) |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 3 | This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. (CL) (Entered: 02/21/2024) (1) |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 2 | Corporate Disclosure Statement by Fleet Connect Solutions LLC (McDonough, James) (Entered: 02/19/2024) (2) |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 1 | Complaint* (1) |