Case number 1:21-cv-01759
Kurita America Inc. v. BASF Corporation et al > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
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| Apr 25, 2022 | 106 | terminate hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman: The parties have filed a stipulation of dismissal [104], the terms of which are set forth therein. Status hearing set for 5/23/3033 [103] is stricken. Civil case closed. Mailed notice (cn). |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 107 | Patent/Trademark report (19) Docket Text: MAILED patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (rc, ) |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 104 | stipulation of dismissal (3) Docket Text: STIPULATION of Dismissal ((Umberger) Kemp, Michelle) |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 105 | set/clear flags (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: The parties having filed a stipulated motion to dismiss (doc. #[104]), and all matters subject to the referral having been concluded, the referral is hereby terminated. Mailed notice. (jj, ) |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 103 | Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman: Given the status report [102], the status hearing set for 3/25/2022 [97] is stricken and re-set for 5/23/2022 at 9:00 a.m. If dismissal papers are not filed by 5/16/2022, the parties shall file a joint status report indicating when those papers will be filed. Given the settlement, motion to dismiss [74] is denied as moot without prejudice to renewal if the settlement falls through. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the 5/23/2022 hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. (jlj, ) |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 102 | status report (3) Docket Text: STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Kurita America Inc. ((Umberger) Kemp, Michelle) |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 101 | text entry (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:The 3/1/2022 order [100] asked the parties to file a joint status report by 3/18/2022. No status report was filed. On the court's own motion, the deadline for filing a joint status report is extended to 3/22/2022.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 100 | order on motion to stay (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion to stay [99] is granted. By agreement, this case is stayed until further order of court, and all current deadlines are vacated. The 3/18/2022 status report may be limited to the status of the parties' settlement discussions.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Feb 28, 2022 | 99 | motion to stay (4) Docket Text: MOTION by Counter Defendant Kurita America Inc., Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. to stay Joint Motion to Stay Proceedings ((Umberger) Kemp, Michelle) |
| Feb 8, 2022 | 98 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Counter Defendant Kurita America Inc., Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. by Olivia Szilvia Radics (Radics, Olivia) |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 97 | Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion hearing held. Defendants' motion to dismiss [74] is taken under advisement. Status hearing set for 3/25/2022 at 9:15 a.m. Discovery shall proceed. By 3/18/2022, the parties shall file a joint status report: (1) confirming that fact discovery has been completed; (2) stating whether there are any foreseeable obstacles to meeting the deadlines adopted by the 11/30/2021 order [83]; and (3) stating whether there is a need for the 3/25/2022 status hearing. By 2/17/2022, the parties shall provide the Courtroom Deputy with three mutually agreeable dates for a claim construction hearing in May 2022, along with an estimate of how long the hearing will take. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the 3/25/2022 hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. (jlj, ) |
| Jan 28, 2022 | 96 | text entry (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:At the 2/3/2022 status hearing [83], the court will have questions regarding Defendants' fully-briefed motion to dismiss [74].Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 95 | status report (4) Docket Text: STATUS Report - Joint by Kurita America Inc. ((Umberger) Kemp, Michelle) |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 93 | motion to appear pro hac vice (2) Docket Text: MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-19067337. (Lint, Lisa) |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 94 | order on motion to appear pro hac vice (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion to appear pro hac vice [93] is granted.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 92 | order on motion to appear pro hac vice (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion to appear pro hac vice [91] is granted. Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 91 | motion to appear pro hac vice (2) Docket Text: MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-19042857. of Michael R. Laing (Laing, Michael) |
| Jan 5, 2022 | 90 | reply (17) Docket Text: REPLY by Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC to Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim[74] - Defendants' Reply Brief In Support Of Motion To Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint For Failure To State A Claim - (Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| Dec 16, 2021 | 89 | order on motion to withdraw as attorney (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion to withdraw as attorney [88] is granted. Attorney Aaron Patrick Bowling terminated as counsel for BASF Defendants.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Dec 14, 2021 | 87 | memorandum in opposition to motion (22) Docket Text: MEMORANDUM by Kurita America Inc. in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim[74] ((Umberger) Kemp, Michelle) |
| Dec 14, 2021 | 88 | motion to withdraw as attorney (3) Docket Text: MOTION by Attorney Aaron Patrick Bowling to withdraw as attorney for BASF Corporation, BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC, BASF Enzymes, LLC. No party information provided (Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| Dec 8, 2021 | 85 | order on motion for protective order (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion for protective order [84] is granted. Enter amended protective order.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Dec 8, 2021 | 86 | protective order (14) Docket Text: AMENDED PROTECTIVE Order Signed by the Honorable Gary Feinerman on 12/8/2021.Mailed notice.(jlj, ) |
| Dec 7, 2021 | 84 | motion for protective order (Main Document) (4) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC for protective order - Joint Motion For Entry Of Stipulated Amended Protective Order - (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B)(Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| Dec 7, 2021 | 84 | motion for protective order (Exhibit A) (15) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC for protective order - Joint Motion For Entry Of Stipulated Amended Protective Order - (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B)(Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| Dec 7, 2021 | 84 | motion for protective order (Exhibit B) (18) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC for protective order - Joint Motion For Entry Of Stipulated Amended Protective Order - (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B)(Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| Nov 30, 2021 | 83 | terminate hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:By agreement [82], the case schedule is amended as set forth on pages 4-5 of Dkt. 82. By agreement [82], the status hearing set for 12/3/2021 [70] is stricken and re-set for 2/3/2022 at 9:00 a.m. The parties shall continue to confer regarding appropriate ESI search terms. By 1/27/2022, the parties shall file a joint status report addressing: (1) the discovery they have completed thus far; (2) the discovery that remains to be taken; (3) whether there are any foreseeable obstacles to meeting the deadlines adopted by this order; and (4) whether there is a need for the 2/3/2022 status hearing. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. (jlj, ) |
| Nov 29, 2021 | 81 | order on motion to appear pro hac vice (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motions to appear pro hac vice [78], [79] and [80] are granted. Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Nov 29, 2021 | 82 | status report (7) Docket Text: STATUS Report - Joint by Kurita America Inc. ((Umberger) Kemp, Michelle) |
| Nov 23, 2021 | 78 | motion to appear pro hac vice (2) Docket Text: MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-18904201. (Beale, Kristin) |
| Nov 23, 2021 | 79 | motion to appear pro hac vice (2) Docket Text: MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-18904259. (Huang, Catherine) |
| Nov 23, 2021 | 80 | motion to appear pro hac vice (3) Docket Text: MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-18905548. (Grasso, Kathryn) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 77 | settlement conference (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: Settlement conference held. The parties did not reach an agreement to settle the matter. The referral remains open. If the parties mutually wish to reconvene a settlement conference, they should contact the courtroom deputy, Jenny Jauregui, at 312-818-6514, to begin the arrangements. Mailed notice. (jj, ) |
| Nov 16, 2021 | 76 | Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Defendants' motion to dismiss [74] is entered and continued. Plaintiff shall respond to the motion by 12/14/2021; BASF Defendants shall reply by 1/5/2022. Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Nov 15, 2021 | 74 | Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (3) Docket Text: MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC (Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| Nov 15, 2021 | 75 | memorandum in support of motion (21) Docket Text: MEMORANDUM by BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC in support of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim[74] (Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| Nov 12, 2021 | 73 | settlement conference (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: Pre-settlement telephonic conference held. The parties reported concerning their preparedness for the settlement conference set by video on 11/17/21. Defendant BASF entities are directed to send an email to the Court's Settlement Correspondence email box by 3 p.m. on 11/15/21 with a specific counterproposal to the settlement proposal in the plaintiff's mediation statement. Mailed notice (mjc, ) |
| Oct 25, 2021 | 72 | acknowledgment of service (1) Docket Text: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Service of Subpoenas served on Jennifer Johnson for Show Me Ethanol on 10/25/2021, filed by Counter Defendant Kurita America Inc., Plaintiff Kurita America Inc.. (Greb, Emily) |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 71 | certificate (2) Docket Text: CERTIFICATE of Service of IRE's Responses to Kurita America's First Set of LPR ESI 2.6 Requests for Production of Emails and Electronic Correspondence (Labeots, Laura) |
| Oct 14, 2021 | 70 | terminate hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:By agreement [69], the status hearing set for 10/19/2021 [49] is stricken and re-set for 12/3/2021 at 9:15 a.m. Both sides claim [69] that they want to meet-and-confer regarding various ESI disputes; they should do so forthwith, no later than 10/28/2021, and should ensure that they are complying with the LPR ESI, including Section 2.6. By 11/29/2021, the parties shall file a joint status report addressing: (1) the discovery they have completed thus far; (2) the discovery that remains to be taken; (3) whether there are any foreseeable obstacles to meeting the deadlines adopted by the 6/15/2021 order [36]; (4) the status (no details, obviously) of their settlement discussions; and (5) whether there is a need for the 12/3/2021 status hearing. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. (jlj, ) |
| Oct 12, 2021 | 69 | status report (9) Docket Text: STATUS Report - Joint by Kurita America Inc. ((Umberger) Kemp, Michelle) |
| Oct 5, 2021 | 68 | acknowledgment of service (2) Docket Text: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Service of Subpoenas served on James Broghammer for Pine Lake Corn Processors on 9/29/2021, filed by Counter Defendant Kurita America Inc., Plaintiff Kurita America Inc.. (Greb, Emily) |
| Sep 28, 2021 | 64 | affidavit of service (2) Docket Text: AFFIDAVIT of Service filed by Counter Defendant Kurita America Inc., Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. regarding Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition served on Juan Ocegueda for Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes, Inc. on 9/21/2021 (Greb, Emily) |
| Sep 28, 2021 | 65 | affidavit of service (2) Docket Text: AFFIDAVIT of Service filed by Counter Defendant Kurita America Inc., Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. regarding Subpoena to Produce Documents served on Juan Ocegueda for Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes, Inc. on 9/21/2021 (Greb, Emily) |
| Sep 28, 2021 | 66 | affidavit of service (2) Docket Text: AFFIDAVIT of Service filed by Counter Defendant Kurita America Inc., Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. regarding Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition served on Tim Murillo for Calgren Renewable Fuels on 9/22/2021 (Greb, Emily) |
| Sep 28, 2021 | 67 | affidavit of service (2) Docket Text: AFFIDAVIT of Service filed by Counter Defendant Kurita America Inc., Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. regarding Subpoena to Produce Documents served on Tim Murillo for Calgren Renewable Fuels on 9/22/2021 (Greb, Emily) |
| Sep 23, 2021 | 63 | acknowledgment of service (2) Docket Text: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Service of Subpoenas served on Tracey Olson on 9/22/21, filed by Counter Defendant Kurita America Inc., Plaintiff Kurita America Inc.. ((Umberger) Kemp, Michelle) |
| Sep 16, 2021 | 62 | order on motion to appear pro hac vice (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion to appear pro hac vice [61] is granted. Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Sep 15, 2021 | 61 | motion to appear pro hac vice (2) Docket Text: MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-18670144. (Greb, Emily) |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 59 | certificate of service (2) Docket Text: CERTIFICATE of Service for First Set of Interrogatories to Kurita America by Laura A. Labeots on behalf of Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol (Labeots, Laura) |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 60 | certificate of service (2) Docket Text: CERTIFICATE of Service for First Set of Requests for Production to Kurita America by Laura A. Labeots on behalf of Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol (Labeots, Laura) |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 58 | set deadlines/hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: The parties having confirmed by email to the courtroom deputy their availability for a settlement conference date, this matter is set for a video settlement conference on Cisco WebEx at 1:30 p.m. on 11/17/21. Counsel are further instructed to submit a joint statement in "Word" format by no later than noon on 11/10/21 to Judge Fuentes' Settlement Correspondence box at Settlement_Correspondence_Fuentes@ilnd.uscourts.gov. The joint statement shall contain a list of all of the participants (for each side who will be participating by video) and the email addresses associated with each name, for the purposes of providing all of the parties with the email invites and the link to connect to the video conference. Mediation statements are due to the foregoing settlement correspondence email box, in compliance with the Court's Standing Order for Settlement Conferences, by 5:00 p.m. on 10/27/21 for plaintiff and by 5:00 p.m. on 11/8/21 for defendant. A pre-settlement telephonic conference is set for 10:00 a.m. on 11/12/21, when counsel are to contact the magistrate judge jointly at the telephone number they have been provided. Mailed notice. (jj, ) |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 56 | other (2) Docket Text: Notice of Name Change by Kurita America Inc. of Michelle M. (Umberger) Kemp (Umberger, Michelle) |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 57 | settlement conference (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: Pre-settlement telephonic conference held. The parties confirmed their willingness to participate in a settlement conference. The Court is holding 1:30 p.m. on 11/17/21 for a settlement conference in this matter, and the parties are directed to contact the courtroom deputy jointly by email by the close of business on 8/19/21 as to whether the conference should be scheduled for 11/17/21. A schedule for related settlement deadlines will be set at that time. Mailed notice. (jj, ) |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 55 | attorney appearance (2) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Counter Defendant Kurita America Inc., Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. by Rodger K. Carreyn (Carreyn, Rodger) |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 54 | text entry (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: At the pre-settlement telephonic conference set for 8/16/21, the parties may present proposed settlement conference dates or time frames later than September and October 2021, and the parties will have an opportunity to discuss with the magistrate judge the overall timing and scheduling issues. Mailed notice. (jj, ) |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 49 | terminate hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:By agreement [48], the status hearing set for 8/13/2021 [36] is stricken and re-set for 10/19/2021 at 9:15 a.m. By 10/12/2021, the parties shall file a joint status report addressing: (1) the discovery they have completed thus far; (2) the discovery that remains to be taken; (3) whether there are any foreseeable obstacles to meeting the deadlines adopted by the 6/15/2021 order [36]; (4) whether they would like a settlement conference with the Magistrate Judge; and (5) whether there is a need for the 10/19/2021 status hearing. This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Fuentes for a settlement conference. The court understands that the parties may not be ready for a settlement conference until after certain discovery is completed.Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. (jlj, ) |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 50 | Expedited referral to magistrate judge (1) Docket Text: Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: settlement conference.Mailed notice.(jlj, ) |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 51 | set/reset hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: This matter coming before the Magistrate Judge on referral for a settlement conference (doc. #[50]), upon the parties' report that they would like to participate in a mediation (doc. #[48]), a pre-settlement telephonic conference with counsel is set for 8/16/21 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the format and scheduling of a video settlement conference. Counsel should be prepared with available settlement conference dates for counsel and clients in September and October 2021. Counsel should contact the Magistrate Judge at the time of the pre-settlement conference on the number to be provided to them by the Court's Courtroom Deputy. Counsel are further directed to review the Court's Standing Order for Settlement Conferences and Top Ten Ways to Defeat Settlement, both available on the Court's website. Mailed notice. (jj, ) |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 52 | certificate of service (2) Docket Text: CERTIFICATE of Service of Illinois River Energy, LLC's Responses to Kurita America's First Set of Requests for Production of Documents by Laura A. Labeots on behalf of Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol (Labeots, Laura) |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 53 | certificate of service (2) Docket Text: CERTIFICATE of Service of Illinois River Energy, LLC's Objections and Answers to Kurita America's First Set of Interrogatories by Laura A. Labeots on behalf of Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol (Labeots, Laura) |
| Aug 6, 2021 | 48 | status report (4) Docket Text: STATUS Report - Joint by Kurita America Inc. (Umberger, Michelle) |
| Jul 29, 2021 | 47 | stipulation (8) Docket Text: STIPULATION to Modify Certain Default Electronic Discovery Rules Under LPR ESI 2.1(d) (Umberger, Michelle) |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 46 | order on motion to appear pro hac vice (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion to appear pro hac vice [45] is granted. Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 45 | motion to appear pro hac vice (2) Docket Text: MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-18481802. Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Wm. Tucker Griffith (Labeots, Laura) |
| Jul 19, 2021 | 44 | order on motion for extension of time (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion for extension of time [41] is granted. The deadline for the parties to submit proposed modifications to the local ESI rules is extended to 7/29/2021.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Jul 16, 2021 | 42 | answer to counterclaim (8) Docket Text: Plaintiff's ANSWER to counterclaim s of BASF Corporation and BASF Enzyme's LLC's by Kurita America Inc.(Umberger, Michelle) |
| Jul 16, 2021 | 43 | answer to counterclaim (7) Docket Text: Plaintiff's ANSWER to counterclaim s of Illinois River Energy, LLC d/b/a CHS Ethanol by Kurita America Inc.(Umberger, Michelle) |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 41 | extension of time (3) Docket Text: MOTION by Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. for extension of time to seek modifications of electronic discovery rules under LPR ESI 2.1(d) (Umberger, Michelle) |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 40 | certificate of service (Main Document) (3) Docket Text: CERTIFICATE of Service by Counter Claimant Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol, Defendant Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol as to Illinois River Energy LLC's Rule 26(A) Initial Disclosures and LPR 2.1 Patent Initial Disclosures (Attachments: # (1) Notice of Filing)(Labeots, Laura) |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 40 | certificate of service (Notice of Filing) (3) Docket Text: CERTIFICATE of Service by Counter Claimant Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol, Defendant Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol as to Illinois River Energy LLC's Rule 26(A) Initial Disclosures and LPR 2.1 Patent Initial Disclosures (Attachments: # (1) Notice of Filing)(Labeots, Laura) |
| Jun 25, 2021 | 37 | answer to complaint (25) Docket Text: ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM filed by Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol against Kurita America Inc. . by Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol(Labeots, Laura) |
| Jun 25, 2021 | 38 | answer to complaint (18) Docket Text: ANSWER to Complaint by BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC (Jury Demand) (Roberson, Ferlillia) Modified on 6/25/2021 (jn, ). |
| Jun 25, 2021 | 39 | answer to complaint (18) Docket Text: ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM filed by BASF Enzymes, LLC, BASF Corporation against BASF Enzymes, LLC, BASF Corporation . by BASF Enzymes, LLC, BASF Corporation(Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 35 | order on motion to appear pro hac vice (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion to appear pro hac vice [34] is granted. Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 36 | status hearing (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Status hearing held and continued to 8/13/2021 at 9:00 a.m. The Court adopts the schedule set forth the in 6/8/2021 [29] report. By 8/6/2021, the parties shall file a joint status report addressing: (1) the discovery they have completed thus far; (2) the discovery that remains to be taken; (3) whether there are any foreseeable obstacles to meeting the deadlines adopted by this order; (4) whether they would like a settlement conference with the Magistrate Judge; and (5) whether there is a need for the 8/13/2021 status hearing. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the 8/13/2021 hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. (jlj, ) |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 31 | terminate hearings (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:The status hearing set for 6/15/2021 at 9:00 a.m. [14] is re-set for 9:30 a.m. TIME CHANGE ONLY. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. (jlj, ) |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 32 | order on motion to appear pro hac vice (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion to appear pro hac vice [30] is granted. Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 33 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol by Laura A. Labeots (Labeots, Laura) |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 34 | motion to appear pro hac vice (3) Docket Text: MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-18346210. (McCallon, Travis) |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 30 | motion to appear pro hac vice (3) Docket Text: MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0752-18334848. On Behalf Of BASF Corporation and BASF Enzymes, LLC by Susan Krumplitsch - (Krumplitsch, Susan) |
| Jun 8, 2021 | 29 | report of rule 26(f) planning meeting (9) Docket Text: REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Kurita America Inc. (Umberger, Michelle) |
| May 26, 2021 | 28 | order on motion for extension of time to answer (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion for extension of time to answer [26] is granted. The deadline for Defendant Illinois River Energy to file a responsive pleading is extended to 6/25/2021.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| May 25, 2021 | 27 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC by Paul R. Steadman (Steadman, Paul) |
| May 24, 2021 | 26 | motion for extension of time to file answer (3) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendant Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol for extension of time to file answer or respond (Labeots, Laura) |
| May 21, 2021 | 23 | motion for extension of time to file answer (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] Or Otherwise Respond To Plaintiff's Complaint - (Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 | notice of motion (2) Docket Text: UNOPPOSED - NOTICE of Motion by Ferlillia V. Roberson for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer[23] before Honorable Gary Feinerman on 5/26/2021 at 09:00 AM. (Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 | order on motion for extension of time to answer (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion for extension of time to answer [23] is granted. The time for BASF Defendants to file a responsive pleading is extended to 6/25/2021. The motion hearing set for 5/26/2021 [24] is stricken. Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| May 13, 2021 | 22 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. by Brandon Michael Lewis (Lewis, Brandon) |
| Apr 27, 2021 | 21 | order on motion for extension of time to answer (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion for extension of time to answer [18] is granted. The deadline for BASF Defendants to file a responsive pleading is extended to 5/26/2021. The motion hearing set for 4/29/2021 [18] is stricken. Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Apr 26, 2021 | 14 | order on motion for extension of time to answer (1) Docket Text: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion for extension of time to answer [13] is granted. The deadline for Defendant Illinois River Energy to file a responsive pleading is extended to 5/26/2021. Initial status hearing set for 6/15/2021 at 9:00 a.m. Initial Status Report shall be filed by 6/8/2021. Please see Judge Feinerman's web page (http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov, to "District Judges," to "Judge Gary Feinerman," to "Initial Status Hearings" under Case Management Procedures) for details on the initial status hearing and Initial Status Report. In completing the initial status report, please see Appendix (A) to the Local Patent Rules for details on preparing the Initial Report. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. 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. (jlj, ) |
| Apr 26, 2021 | 15 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC by Ferlillia V. Roberson (Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| Apr 26, 2021 | 16 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC by Stephanie Haeun Lim (Lim, Stephanie) |
| Apr 26, 2021 | 17 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC by Aaron Patrick Bowling (Bowling, Aaron) |
| Apr 26, 2021 | 18 | motion for extension of time to file answer (2) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] - Unopposed Motion For An Extension Of Time To Answer Or Otherwise Respond To Plaintiff's Complaint - (Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| Apr 26, 2021 | 19 | notice of motion (2) Docket Text: UNOPPOSED - NOTICE of Motion by Ferlillia V. Roberson for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer, [18] before Honorable Gary Feinerman on 4/29/2021 at 09:00 AM. (Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| Apr 26, 2021 | 20 | notification of affiliates pursuant to local rule 3.2 (2) Docket Text: NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC re attorney appearance[16], attorney appearance[15], attorney appearance[17], MOTION by Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint[1] - Unopposed Motion For An Extension Of Time To Answer Or Otherwise Respond To Plaintiff's Complaint -[18] (Roberson, Ferlillia) |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 13 | motion for extension of time to file answer (3) Docket Text: MOTION by Defendant Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol for extension of time to file answer (CHS Inc.'s Unopposed Motion) (Minier, Bryan) |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 10 | affidavit of service (1) Docket Text: SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. regarding Complaint served on BASF Corporation on 4/5/2021 (Umberger, Michelle) Modified on 4/14/2021 (ec, ). |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 11 | affidavit of service (1) Docket Text: SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. regarding Complaint served on BASF Enzymes LLC on 4/5/2021 (Umberger, Michelle) Modified on 4/14/2021 (ec, ). |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 12 | affidavit of service (1) Docket Text: SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. regarding Complaint served on Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol on 4/5/2021 (Umberger, Michelle) Modified on 4/14/2021 (ec, ). |
| Apr 2, 2021 | 9 | Patent/Trademark report (18) Docket Text: MAILED patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA (daj, ) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 1 | Complaint* (1) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | N/A | case assigned (0) Docket Text: CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Gary Feinerman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes. Case assignment: Random assignment. (mxo, ) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | N/A | summons issued (0) Docket Text: SUMMONS Issued as to Defendants BASF Corporation, BASF Enzymes, LLC, Illinois River Energy, LLC, d/b/a CHS Ethanol (crl, ) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 1 | complaint (Main Document) (12) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed by Kurita America Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 0752-18080426. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A: U.S. Patent No. 8,415,137, # (2) Exhibit B: U.S. Patent No. 8,609,399)(Umberger, Michelle) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 1 | complaint (Exhibit A: U.S. Patent No. 8,415,137) (9) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed by Kurita America Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 0752-18080426. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A: U.S. Patent No. 8,415,137, # (2) Exhibit B: U.S. Patent No. 8,609,399)(Umberger, Michelle) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 1 | complaint (Exhibit B: U.S. Patent No. 8,609,399) (10) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed by Kurita America Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 0752-18080426. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A: U.S. Patent No. 8,415,137, # (2) Exhibit B: U.S. Patent No. 8,609,399)(Umberger, Michelle) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 2 | civil cover sheet (2) Docket Text: CIVIL Cover Sheet (Umberger, Michelle) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 3 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. by Michelle M. Umberger (Umberger, Michelle) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 4 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. by Christopher G. Hanewicz (Hanewicz, Christopher) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 5 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. by Autumn N. Nero (Nero, Autumn) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 6 | attorney appearance (1) Docket Text: ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kurita America Inc. by Kathleen A. Stetsko (Stetsko, Kathleen) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 7 | notification of affiliates pursuant to local rule 3.2 (2) Docket Text: NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Kurita America Inc. (Umberger, Michelle) |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 8 | other (2) Docket Text: Plaintiff's Notice of Claims Involving Patents by Kurita America Inc. (Umberger, Michelle) |
