Golden v. Michael Grecco Productions, Inc. (1:19-cv-03156)

District Court, E.D. New York

Date Filed
Description

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May 28, 2019

COMPLAINT against Michael Grecco, Michael Grecco Photography, Inc., Michael Grecco Productions, Inc. filing fee $ 400, receipt number ANYEDC-11519263 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -NO,, filed by Lee Golden, III. (Strupinsky, Yevgeny) (Entered: 05/28/2019)

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Complaint

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May 28, 2019

NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Matthew Lurie on behalf of Lee Golden, III (aty to be noticed) (Lurie, Joshua) (Entered: 05/28/2019)

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Notice of Appearance

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May 28, 2019

Civil Cover Sheet.. Re 1 Complaint, by Lee Golden, III (Lurie, Joshua) (Entered: 05/28/2019)

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Order

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May 28, 2019

Proposed Summons. Re 1 Complaint, by Lee Golden, III (Lurie, Joshua) (Entered: 05/28/2019)

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Order

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May 28, 2019

Proposed Summons. Re 1 Complaint, by Lee Golden, III (Lurie, Joshua) (Entered: 05/28/2019)

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Order

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May 28, 2019

Proposed Summons. Re 1 Complaint, by Lee Golden, III (Lurie, Joshua) (Entered: 05/28/2019)

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Order

May 30, 2019

Case Assigned/Reassigned

May 30, 2019

Case Assigned to Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis and Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (Davis, Kimberly)

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May 30, 2019

In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to the 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. The form may also be accessed at the following link: http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO085.pdf. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. (Davis, Kimberly) (Entered: 05/30/2019)

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Clerks Notice of Rule 73

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May 30, 2019

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (Davis, Kimberly) (Entered: 05/30/2019)

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Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening

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May 30, 2019

Summons Issued as to Michael Grecco, Michael Grecco Photography, Inc., Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Summon, # 2 Summon) (Davis, Kimberly) (Entered: 05/30/2019)

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Summons Issued

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May 30, 2019

Notice of Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or appeal Regarding a Copyright. (Attachments: # 1 complaint) (Rocco, Christine) (Entered: 05/30/2019)

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Notice of Report on Copyright AO121

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Jun 20, 2019

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lee Golden, III. Michael Grecco waiver sent on 6/17/2019, answer due 8/16/2019; Michael Grecco Photography, Inc. waiver sent on 6/17/2019, answer due 8/16/2019; Michael Grecco Productions, Inc. waiver sent on 6/17/2019, answer due 8/16/2019. (Lurie, Joshua) (Entered: 06/20/2019)

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Waiver of Service Executed

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Aug 16, 2019

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, Amended COUNTERCLAIM against Lee Golden, III by All Defendants. (Ngo, Rayminh) (Entered: 08/16/2019)

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Aug 20, 2019

SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Conference set for 9/11/2019 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 2E North before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr., located in the United States Eastern District of New York Courthouse, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, New York 11201. All counsel are required to attend, and plaintiff's counsel is directed to ensure that all counsel are aware of their obligation to appear. Any requests for adjournment must be made in writing on notice to opposing parties, and must disclose whether all parties consent. No request for adjournment will be considered unless made at least forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled conference. Prior to the conference, the parties are to comply with the requirements of Rule 26(f) of the Fed. R. Civ. P. (See attached blank document) Case Management Statement must be completed and filed on ECF no later than 9/6/2019. Counsel with knowledge and authority must be present. Per diem counsel may not appear without prior permission of the Court. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 8/20/2019. (Vertus, Miriam) (Entered: 08/20/2019)

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Scheduling Order

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Sep 5, 2019

MOTION to Adjourn Conference by Michael Grecco. (Ngo, Rayminh) (Entered: 09/05/2019)

Sep 6, 2019

Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference

Sep 6, 2019

ORDER granting 14 Motion to Adjourn 9/11/2019 Conference. Initial Conference rescheduled for 10/16/2019 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 2E North before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. The parties' proposed Case Management Statement 13 is due 10/11/2019. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 9/5/2019. (Vertus, Miriam)

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Sep 16, 2019

ANSWER to 12 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim by Lee Golden, III. (Lurie, Joshua) (Entered: 09/16/2019)

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Answer to Counterclaim

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Oct 11, 2019

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT (Ngo, Rayminh) (Entered: 10/11/2019)

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Oct 15, 2019

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Michael Brill on behalf of All Defendants (aty to be noticed) (Brill, Robert) (Entered: 10/15/2019)

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Notice of Appearance

Oct 16, 2019

~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

Oct 16, 2019

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr:Initial Conference Hearing held on 10/16/2019.Case called. Appearances: Plaintiff represented by Yevgeny Strupinsky, Esq.; Defendants represented by Robert M. Brill, Esq. Discussions held. The Court approves the parties' Case Management Statement 16 . All discovery, including depositions of experts, shall be completed on or before 4/10/2020. Final Pretrial Conference set for 4/28/2020 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2E North before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr., Status Conference set for 2/20/2020 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 2E North before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr., Telephone Conference set for 12/18/2019 at 12:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. The parties are directed to use the toll-free number 1-888-684-8852 and access code 5496961# to participate in the scheduled telephone conference. (FTR Log #11:19:02-11:41:25.) (Vertus, Miriam)

Oct 16, 2019

Initial Conference Hearing

Dec 18, 2019

Telephone Conference

Dec 18, 2019

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr.: Telephone Conference held on 12/18/2019. Appearances: Joshua Lurie, Esq., for Plaintiff; Rayminh Ngo, Esq., for Defendant. Discussions held. Further proceedings pursuant to schedule. (FTR Log #12:01:49-12:06:54 (208N)) (Townsend, McCahey)

Feb 4, 2020

Order(Other)

Feb 4, 2020

ORDER of Failure to Comply with Local Rule 5.1 Filing of Discovery Materials and Individual Judge's Practice regarding Notice 18 filed by Rayminh Ngo. Counsel is reminded that letters he sends to his adversary, including discovery materials unrelated to pending disputes or motions before this Court should not be filed on ECF, unless attached as an exhibit to a letter addressed to the Court seeking relief. The Clerk's office is respectfully requested to take down document no 18. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 2/3/2020. (Vertus, Miriam)

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Feb 12, 2020

Letter MOTION for Protective Order by Business Entities A-J, Michael Grecco, John Does 1-10, Michael Grecco Photography, Inc., Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.. (Ngo, Rayminh) (Entered: 02/12/2020)

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Protective Order

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Feb 17, 2020

RESPONSE in Opposition re 18 Letter MOTION for Protective Order filed by Lee Golden, III. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Lee Golden III) (Lurie, Joshua) (Entered: 02/17/2020)

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Order

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Declaration Declaration of Lee Golden III

Feb 17, 2020

Order on Motion for Protective Order

Feb 17, 2020

ORDER granting in part 18 Motion for Protective Order. Mr. Grecco's deposition will be conducted by video or telephone. Should the parties not be able to agree on how the deposition will take place, counsel shall appear for an in person conference on Wednesday, February 19 at 3:00 pm. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 2/17/2020. (Reyes, Ramon)

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Feb 18, 2020

Letter Motion Requesting Adjournment by Business Entities A-J, Michael Grecco, John Does 1-10, Michael Grecco Photography, Inc., Michael Grecco Productions, Inc. (Ngo, Rayminh) (Entered: 02/18/2020)

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Letter

Feb 18, 2020

Order(Other)

Feb 18, 2020

ORDER granting Defendant's 20 Letter Motion Requesting Adjournment. The 2/19/2020 conference is adjourned. The parties will address the deposition issues at the regularly scheduled Status Conference on 2/20/2020 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 2E North before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. on 2/18/2020. (Meyer, Elise)

Feb 20, 2020

Status Conference

Feb 20, 2020

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr:Status Conference held on 2/20/2020. Case called. Appearances: Plaintiff represented by Yevgeny Strupinsky, Esq.; Defendants represented by Robert M. Brill, Esq. Discussions held. Rulings regarding discovery and deposition issues stated on the record. Contact the E.S.R., Dept., at (718) 613-2590 to order the transcript.(FTR Log #11:40:34-11:59:16.) (Vertus, Miriam)

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Apr 17, 2020

MOTION for Leave to File Document, MOTION for pre motion conference by Michael Grecco, Michael Grecco Photography, Inc., Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.. (Ngo, Rayminh) (Entered: 04/17/2020)

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Pre Motion Conference

Apr 20, 2020

Order on Motion for Pre Motion Conference

Apr 20, 2020

ORDER re: Defendants' 21 Application to Waive Pre-Motion Conference. In light of current circumstances, the court will not require the parties to appear for a pre-motion conference. Accordingly, the Application is GRANTED. The parties are DIRECTED to confer and submit a proposed briefing schedule for Defendants' anticipated motion. Ordered by Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis on 4/20/2020. (Kelly, Daniel)

Apr 20, 2020

Order on Motion for Leave to File

Apr 22, 2020

Scheduling Order

Apr 22, 2020

1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

Apr 22, 2020

SCHEDULING ORDER: The 4/28/2020 in person conference is converted to a Telephone Conference set for 4/28/2020 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. The parties are directed to use the toll-free number 1-888-684-8852 and access code 5496961# to participate in the scheduled telephone conference. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr on 4/22/2020. (Vertus, Miriam)

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Apr 28, 2020

Proposed Scheduling Order for Motion for Summary Judgment by Michael Grecco, Michael Grecco Photography, Inc., Michael Grecco Productions, Inc. (Ngo, Rayminh) (Entered: 04/28/2020)

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Proposed Scheduling Order

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Apr 28, 2020

ORDER re 22 Proposed Scheduling Order. Application granted. Defendants' Motion to be filed no later than May 27, 2020; Plaintiff's Opposition to be filed no later than June 17, 2020; Defendants' Reply to be filed no later than July 1, 2020. S Ordered by Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis on 4/28/2020. (Lee, Tiffeny) (Entered: 04/28/2020)

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Order

Apr 29, 2020

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr.: Telephone Conference held on 4/28/2020. Appearances: Yevgeny Strupinsky, Esq., for Plaintiff; Rayminh Ngo, Esq., for Defendant. Discussions held. Discovery is complete. (AT&T Log #2:01-2:10.) (Townsend, McCahey)

Apr 29, 2020

ORDER Certifying Discovery is complete. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. on 4/28/2020. (Townsend, McCahey)

Apr 30, 2020

Order Certifying Discovery

Apr 30, 2020

Telephone Conference

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May 19, 2020

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on February 20, 2020, before Judge Reyes. Court Reporter/Transcriber ARIA SERVICES, INC., Telephone number 845-260-1377. Email address: aria@leinen.net. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.File redaction request using event "Redaction Request - Transcript" located under "Other Filings - Other Documents". Redaction Request due 6/9/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/19/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/17/2020. (Hong, Loan) (Entered: 05/19/2020)

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Transcript

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May 27, 2020

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Michael Grecco, Michael Grecco Photography, Inc., Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 SEPARATE STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED FACTS, # 2 DECLARATION OF MICHAEL GRECCO, # 3 DECLARATION OF RAYMINH NGO) (Ngo, Rayminh) (Entered: 05/27/2020)

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Summary Judgment

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Jun 17, 2020

RESPONSE in Opposition re 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Lee Golden, III. (Attachments: # 1 Rule 56.1 Statement, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Plaintiff with Exhibits A-D, # 3 Declaration Declaration of Eugene Strupinsky with Exhibits 1-4) (Lurie, Joshua) (Entered: 06/17/2020)

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Response in Opposition to Motion AND Order

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Jul 1, 2020

REPLY in Support re 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 26 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Michael Grecco, Michael Grecco Photography, Inc., Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Ryan E. Carreon (w/Exhibits A-B)) (Ngo, Rayminh) (Entered: 07/01/2020)

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Reply in Support AND Order AND Order

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Mar 9, 2021

MEMORANDUM & ORDER, Defendant Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.'s 25 motion for summary judgment as to Plaintiff Lee Golden Ill's claim for declaratory relief, and as to its counterclaim for copyright infringement, is GRANTED. Defendant is awarded $750 in statutory damages. Plaintiff's claims are DISMISSED as to the other defendants. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully DIRECTED to enter a judgment for Defendant and to close the case. So Ordered by Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis on 3/9/2021. (fwd'd for jgm) (Lee, Tiffeny) (Entered: 03/09/2021)

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Mar 10, 2021

CLERK'S JUDGMENT that Defendant Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.'s motion for summary judgment as to Plaintiff Lee Golden Ill's claim for declaratory relief, and as to its counterclaim for copyright infringement is granted; that Defendant is awarded $750 in statutory damages; and that Plaintiff's claims are dismissed as to the other defendants. Signed Douglas C. Palmer, Clerk of Court by Jalitza Poveda, Deputy Clerk on 3/10/2021. (Lee, Tiffeny) (Entered: 03/10/2021)

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Judgment - Clerk

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Mar 12, 2021

Notice of Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or appeal Regarding a Copyright. (Attachments: # 1 Judgment) (Hong, Loan) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

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Notice of Report on Copyright AO121

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