Sherwood Brands of Rhode Island, Inc. v. Smith Enterprises, Inc. et al
 
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9/18/2003 97 Plaintiff's Exhibit Receipt - exhibits retrieved. (Fernandes, D) (Entered: 09/18/2003)
9/18/2003 96 Exhibit Receipt - defendant's exhibits retrieved. (Fernandes, D) (Entered: 09/18/2003)
4/29/2003 95 SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT (Fernandes, D) (Entered: 04/29/2003)
3/31/2003 94 ORDER denying [81-1] motion to Stay the Judgment ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) faxed to all counsel of record (Jackson, R) (Entered: 03/31/2003)
3/31/2003 93 MEMORANDUM and ORDER denying [91-1] motion to Correct [88-1] judgment order ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (Jackson, R) (Entered: 03/31/2003)
11/12/2002 92 REPLY by Smith Enterprises to [91-1] motion to Correct [88-1] judgment order (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 11/13/2002)
11/6/2002 Motion(s) referred to Judge Torres: [91-1] motion to Correct [88-1] judgment order (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 11/06/2002)
10/31/2002 91 MOTION and MEMORANDUM by Sherwood Brands of to Correct [88-1] judgment order (Mercurio, A) Modified on 11/01/2002 (Entered: 11/01/2002)
10/24/2002 90 ORDER denying [89-1] motion ENTRY of AMENDED JUDGEMENT - Amended Judgment has been entered. ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (mailed to counsel of record) (Mercurio, A) Modified on 10/24/2002 (Entered: 10/24/2002)
10/22/2002 89 MOTION and MEMORANDUM by Sherwood Brands of RI for ENTRY of AMENDED JUDGEMENT (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/23/2002)
10/22/2002 88 AMENDED JUDGMENT for Sherwood Brands of as to Counts I and III ($128,517.00 as to Count I and $378,674.00 as to Count III, total not to exceed $391,537.00 - plus prejudgment interest in the amount of $69,605.06); AMENDED JUDGMENT for Smith Enterprises as to Counts II, IV, VI and VII, AMENDED JUDGMENT for Jake Smith as to Counts I through VII against Sherwood Brands of RI. Count V was voluntarily withdrawn in open court by plaintiff on October 1, 2001. Attorneys' fees and costs are awarded as follows: 1) Sherwood Brands entitled to recover $147,537.61 in attorneys' fees and $9,366.43 in costs from Smith Enterprises; and 2) Smith is entitled to recover $88,037.20 in attorneys' fees and $4,153.67 in costs from Sherwood Brands; and 3) Smith Entereprises is entitled to recover $767.33 in costs from Sherwood Brands. () (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/22/2002)
9/30/2002 87 WITHDRAWAL by Sherwood Brands of Motion to Amend Order Awarding of Attorney Fees and Costs (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/01/2002)
9/24/2002 86 OBJECTION by Smith Enterprises to [85-1] motion to Amend [83-1] order (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/24/2002)
9/24/2002 Motion(s) referred to Judge Torres: [85-1] motion to Amend [83-1] order (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 09/24/2002)
9/10/2002 85 MOTION and MEMORANDUM by Sherwood Brands of to Amend [83-1] order (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/11/2002)
9/5/2002 84 ORDER granting [79-1] motion to Alter, Amend and Correct Judgment ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (mailed to counsel of record) (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/05/2002)
9/5/2002 83 MEMORANDUM and ORDER Awarding Attorneys' Fees and Costs ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) Court awards attorneys' fees and costs as follows: 1) Sherwood Brands is entitled to recover $147,537.61 in attorneys' fees and $9,366.43 in costs from Smith Enterprises; and 2) Smith is entitled to recover $88,037.20 in attorneys' fees and $4,153.67 in costs from Sherwood Brands; and 3) Smith Enterprises is entitled to recover $767.33 in costs from Sherwood Brands. (mailed to counsel of record) (Mercurio, A) Modified on 09/05/2002 (Entered: 09/05/2002)
6/3/2002 Motion(s) referred to Judge Torres: [81-1] motion to Stay the Judgment (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 06/03/2002)
5/30/2002 82 OBJECTION by Sherwood Brands of to [81-1] motion to Stay the Judgment (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 06/03/2002)
5/21/2002 81 MOTION by Smith Enterprises to Stay the Judgment (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 05/23/2002)
5/1/2002 Motion(s) referred to Judge Torres: [79-1] motion to Alter, Amend and Correct Judgment (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 05/01/2002)
4/23/2002 80 OBJECTION by Smith Enterprises to [79-1] motion to Alter, Amend and Correct Judgment (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 04/25/2002)
4/12/2002 79 MOTION by Sherwood Brands of to Alter, Amend and Correct Judgment (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 04/12/2002)
4/2/2002 78 JUDGMENT for Sherwood Brands of as to Counts I and III ($128,517.00 as to Count I and $378,674.00 as to Count III, total not to exceed $391,537.00); for Smith Enterprises as to Counts II, IV, VI and VII, for Jake Smith as to Counts I through VII against Sherwood Brands of. Count V was voluntarily withdrawn in open court by plaintiff on October 1, 2001. () (Mercurio, A) Modified on 10/22/2002 (Entered: 04/02/2002)
4/2/2002 Case closed (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 04/02/2002)
2/6/2002 Motion hearing re: [70-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs at 2:00 3/29/02, [62-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs at 2:00 3/29/02 (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 02/06/2002)
1/14/2002 77 SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT by Smith Enterprises Re: [76-1] opposition response (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 01/15/2002)
1/14/2002 76 REPLY by Smith Enterprises to opposition to [75-1] motion response (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 01/15/2002)
1/14/2002 Defendant's Bill of Costs w/objection referred to Clerk of Court: (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 01/14/2002)
1/8/2002 75 OBJECTION by Sherwood Brands of to [62-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 01/08/2002)
1/8/2002 74 (2) TRANSCRIPTS OF for dates of 12/3/01 and 12/14/01 (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 01/08/2002)
1/8/2002 Motion(s) referred to Judge Torres: [70-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 01/08/2002)
12/28/2001 73 Bill of costs filed by Sherwood Brands (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 01/02/2002)
12/28/2001 72 AFFIDAVIT by Richard D. Zimmerman on behalf of Sherwood Brands of Re: [70-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 01/02/2002)
12/28/2001 71 AFFIDAVIT by Sherwood Brands of Re: [70-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 01/02/2002)
12/28/2001 70 MOTION by Sherwood Brands of for Attorney Fees and Costs (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 01/02/2002)
12/21/2001 69 AMENDED ORDER REGARDING CROSS MOTIONS FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS granting in part, denying in part [62-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs, granting in part, denying in part [61-1] motion for Attorney Fees, Statutory Damages, Pre-Judgment Interest, and Costs ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (sent to counsel of record) (Mercurio, A) Modified on 12/21/2001 (Entered: 12/21/2001)
12/20/2001 68 ORDER granting in part, denying in part [62-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs, granting [61-1] motion for Attorney Fees, Statutory Damages, Pre-Judgment Interest, and Costs: Plaintiff Sherwood Brands motion for costs is granted as to its copyright act and lanham act claims. 2) Pltf. motion for attorneys' fees is granted as to its copyright act claim. 3) defendant Smith's motion for costs is granted as to copyright act, lanham act, unfair competiton, dilution, totious interference, misappropriation and breach of contract claims. 4) Deft. Smith's motion for attorneys' fees is granted as to the copyright act and lanham act claims but denied as to the misappropriation and breach of contract claims. 5) Deft. Smith Enterprises motion for costs is granted as to the unfair competion, dilution, tortious interference, misappropriation and breach of contract claims. 6) Deft. Smith Enterprises' motion for attorneys fees is denied as to the misappropriation and breach of contract claims. (Mailed to counsel of record) ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (FarrellPletcher, P) Modified on 12/20/2001 (Entered: 12/20/2001)
12/17/2001 67 Minute entry: Cross Motions for Costs and Attorneys' Fees held before J. Torres. (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 12/17/2001)
12/14/2001 Motion hearing re: [62-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs Motion hearing held, [61-1] motion for Attorney Fees, Statutory Damages, Pre-Judgment Interest, and Costs Motion hearing held before J. Torres. Ptf: William R. Grimm; and Defts: Stephen B. Lang and Alice Richey. After hearing arguments by counsel, Court grants Sherwood's motion for costs as to its Copyright Act and Lanham Act claims. Sherwood's motion for attorneys' fees is granted as to its Copyright Act claim. Defendant Jacob Smith's motion for costs is granted as to the Copyright Act, Lanham Act, Unfair Competition, Dilution, Tortious Interference, Misappropriation, and Breach of Contract claims. Defendant Jacob Smith's motion for attorneys' fees is granted as to the Copyright Act and Lanham Act claims, but denied as to the Misappropriation and Breach of Contract claims. Defendant Smith Enterprises, Inc.'s motion for costs is granted as to the Unfair Competition, Dilution, Tortious Interference, Misappropriation, and Breach of Contract claims. Defendant Smith Enterprises, Inc.'s motion for attorneys' fees is denied as to the Misappropriation and Breach of Contract claims. Counsel have two weeks to submit a request for attorneys' fees. (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 12/17/2001)
11/29/2001 Motion hearing re: [62-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs at 11:30 12/14/01, [61-1] motion for Attorney Fees, Statutory Damages, Pre-Judgment Interest, and Costs at 11:30 12/14/01 before Judge Torres (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 11/29/2001)
11/6/2001 66 ORDER denying [54-1] motion for Reconsideration for reasons stated in open court on October 3, 2001 ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 11/06/2001)
11/2/2001 65 RESPONSE by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith in opposition to [64-1] motion response (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 11/02/2001)
10/30/2001 Motion(s) referred to Judge Torres: [62-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs, [61-1] motion for Attorney Fees, Statutory Damages, Pre-Judgment Interest, and Costs (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 10/30/2001)
10/29/2001 64 OBJECTION by Sherwood Brands of to [62-1] motion for Attorney Fees and Costs (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/29/2001)
10/29/2001 63 RESPONSE by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith in opposition to [61-1] motion for Attorney Fees, Statutory Damages, Pre-Judgment Interest, and Costs (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/29/2001)
10/23/2001 62 MOTION by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith for Attorney Fees and Costs (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/23/2001)
10/22/2001 61 MOTION by Sherwood Brands of for Attorney Fees, Statutory Damages, Pre-Judgment Interest, and Costs (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/23/2001)
10/18/2001 60 SCHEDULING ORDER setting - each party shall have ten (10) days in which to file motions for attorney's fees and costs. Memoranda in support of such motions shall not exceed ten (10) pages. Each party shall have five (5) days thereafter to file respective replies. Memoranda in suppot of such replies shall not exceed five (5) pages. ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/18/2001)
10/17/2001 59 SUBPOENA Returned Subpoena served on William Malo (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/17/2001)
10/11/2001 58 ORDER granting in part, denying in part [53-1] motion ENTRY of JUDGEMENT as a Matter of LAW ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 10/11/2001)
10/10/2001 57 JURY VERDICT for Sherwood Brands of as to Copyright Infringement and Trade Dress Infringement, JURY VERDICT for Smith Enterprises as to Tortious Interference (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/10/2001)
10/10/2001 56 INTERROGATORY form re: verdict (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/10/2001)
10/10/2001 55 Minute entry: Jury trial held before J. Torres; 9/24/01-10/10/01 (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/10/2001)
10/10/2001 Jury trial held (DAY 10) before J. Torres. Kelleher, Richey, Tobin for deft. Grimm and Blackman for ptf. All jurors are present and accounted for. Jurors resume deliberations. Unanimous verdict reached. Interrogatory and Verdict form are handed to clerk. Verdict is read. Counsel do not desire for the jury to be polled. As to the Copyright Infringement Count, judgment will enter in favor of the plaintiff with damages awarded to plaintiff in the amount of $128,517.00. As to the Trade Dress Infringement Count, judgment will enter in favor of the plaintiff with damages awarded to plaintiff in the amount of $378,674.00. As to the Tortious Interference Count, judgment will enter in favor of the defendant. No damages awarded to defendant. Total damages awarded to plaintiff shall not exceed $391,537.00 and judgment shall so reflect. Counsel for ptf. and deft. will be filing motions for attorneys' fees and costs. Counsel shall file said motions within 10 days, memoranda shall not exceed 10 pages. Counsel will have 5 days to file a reply to the opponent's motion and that reply shall not exceed 5 pages. Judgment shall not enter until such matters are resolved. Counsel for ptf. and deft. renew their motions for judgment as a matter of law. Court denies those motions for reasons previously stated. (Mercurio, A) Modified on 10/10/2001 (Entered: 10/10/2001)
10/9/2001 Jury trial held (DAY 9) before J. Torres. Kelleher, Richey, Tobin for deft. Grimm and Blackman for ptf. Charge is give to jury. Marshal is sworn and jurors begin deliberations. Remaining alternate juror is excused from deliberations. (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/10/2001)
10/4/2001 54 RENEWED MOTION by Sherwood Brands of for Reconsideration (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/04/2001)
10/4/2001 Jury trial held (DAY 8) before J. Torres. All counsel are present. Counsel present closing arguments. Trial will resume on Tuesday, 10/9/01 at 9:00 a.m. (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/05/2001)
10/3/2001 MOTION in open court by Sherwood Brands of ENTRY of JUDGEMENT as a Matter of LAW (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/04/2001)
10/3/2001 Jury trial held (DAY 7) before J. Torres. All counsel are present. One witness is sworn and 9 exhibits are admitted into evidence. Deft. rests. One alternate juror is excused. Deft. renews Motion for judgment as a matter of law. Ptf. also moves for judgment as a matter of law. Counsel argue deft.'s motion for judgment as a matter of law. After hearing arguments by counsel, Court grants deft.'s motion for judgment as a matter of law as to Jake Smith, personally. Deft.'s motion is also granted as to Counts 2, 4 and 7. As to Counts 1, 3 and 6, deft.'s motion is denied. Counsel argue ptf.'s motion for judgment as a matter of law. Court reserves decision on ptf.'s motion pending a jury verdict. (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/04/2001)
10/2/2001 Jury trial held (DAY 6) before J. Torres. All counsel are present. Three witnesses are sworn and 11 exhibits are admitted into evidence. (Mercurio, A) Modified on 10/04/2001 (Entered: 10/03/2001)
10/1/2001 53 MOTION by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith ENTRY of JUDGEMENT as a Matter of LAW (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/01/2001)
10/1/2001 Jury trial held (DAY 6) before J. Torres. All counsel are present. Four witnesses are sworn and 8 exhibits are admitted into evidence. Ptf. rests. Deft. moves for judgment as a matter of law. Plaintiff withdraws dilution claim - Count 5 of ptf.'s complaint. After hearing oral arguments by both parties, Court reserves decision on the motion until the close of evidence. Deft. presents its case. Deft. makes opening argument. (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/02/2001)
9/28/2001 Jury trial held (DAY 4) before J. Torres. All counsel are present except for Mike Tobin. Three witnesses are sworn and 24 exhibits are admitted into evidence. Counsel agree to substitute Exhibit 34. Videotaped deposition of John Rosen is played. Exhibit 54C is substituted for existing Exhibit 54C. Deft. objects to exhibits offered by plaintiff (54A & B; 56 through 58). Trial will resume on Monday at 8:30 to discuss objections to exhibits. (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/01/2001)
9/27/2001 52 SUBPOENA Returned Subpoena served on Howard Cripps (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/27/2001)
9/27/2001 51 ORDER granting [48-1] joint motion to Use Video Recorded Testimony at Trial ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 09/27/2001)
9/27/2001 50 ORDER granting in part, denying in part [49-1] motion in Limine 1) GRANTED insofar as defendants move to exclude evidence of K-Mart's profits and any evidence of an alleged conspiracy between defendants and K-Mart; and 2) DENIED insofar as defendants move to exclude evidence of supplemental copyright registration applications submitted by plaintiff to the United States Copyright Office ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 09/27/2001)
9/26/2001 Jury trial held (DAY 3) before J. Torres. All counsel are present. Three witnesses are sworn and 15 exhibits are admitted into evidence. Ptf. request deposition of Donna Strong to be read into record. Request is granted and oath is given to person reading deposition transcript. Trial will resume on Friday, 9/28/01 at 9:30 a.m. (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/26/2001)
9/25/2001 Jury trial held (DAY 2) before J. Torres. All counsel are present. One witness is sworn and 3 exhibits are admitted into evidence. (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/26/2001)
9/24/2001 Jury trial held (DAY 1): Ptf: William R. Grimm and Charles Blackman; and Deft: Alice Richey, Stephen Lang, and Michael Tobin. Counsel address Joint Motion to Use Video Recorded Testimony at Trial. Court grants the Motion. Counsel address deft.'s Motion in Limine. Motion in Limine is denied in part at this time. Jury is brought in and sworn. Plaintiff presents opening statement, deft. defers opening. Plaintiff presents its case. One witness is sworn and 36 exhibits are admitted into evidence. Court grants the remaining issue of deft's Motion in Limine pertaining to K'Mart's profits. (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/25/2001)
9/21/2001 49 MOTION by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith in Limine (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 09/27/2001)
9/21/2001 48 JOINT MOTION by Sherwood Brands of, Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith to Use Video Recorded Testimony at Trial (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/21/2001)
9/20/2001 47 ORDER denying [35-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 09/20/2001)
9/18/2001 46 ORDER granting [43-1] motion to Refile Pretrial Memorandum ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/18/2001)
9/17/2001 45 SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT of Allan Shine Re: [39-1] motion response (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/17/2001)
9/14/2001 44 SUBPOENA Returned Subpoena served on Allan M. Shine (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/14/2001)
9/13/2001 43 MOTION by Sherwood Brands of to Refile Pretrial Memorandum (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/13/2001)
9/13/2001 Motion(s) referred to Judge Torres: [43-1] motion to Refile Pretrial Memorandum (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 09/13/2001)
9/11/2001 42 ORDER denying [41-1] motion for Leave to File Pretrial Memorandum in Excess of Twenty-Five Pages ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/11/2001)
9/10/2001 Pro Hac Vice Admission fee paid by Atty. Michael Tobin, paid $50.00, Receipt #48698 (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/11/2001)
9/5/2001 41 MOTION by Sherwood Brands of for Leave to File Pretrial Memorandum in Excess of Twenty-Five Pages (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/06/2001)
9/5/2001 40 Statement Of Undisputed Fact by Sherwood Brands of RE: [39-1] motion response (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/06/2001)
9/5/2001 39 OBJECTION by Sherwood Brands of to [35-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/06/2001)
9/5/2001 38 Consent to Voir Dire/Jury Selection by a Magistrate Judge signed by all parties (Theall, J) (Entered: 09/05/2001)
9/5/2001 Jury impaneled by Mag. Judge Robert W. Lovegreen. (Zinni, C) (Entered: 09/05/2001)
9/4/2001 37 (2) SUBPOENAES Returned Subpoenaes served on Janet Downing-Taylor and John Rosen (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/05/2001)
8/29/2001 Settlement conference held before MJ Lovegreen (Theall, J) (Entered: 08/29/2001)
8/28/2001 36 Statement Of Undisputed Fact by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith RE: [35-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 08/28/2001)
8/28/2001 35 MOTION by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith for Partial Summary Judgment (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 08/28/2001)
8/28/2001 34 ORDER granting [33-1] motion for Attorney Michael A. Tobin to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 08/28/2001)
8/24/2001 33 MOTION by Smith Enterprises for Attorney Michael A. Tobin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 08/24/2001)
8/20/2001 32 MOTION by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith for Michael A. Tobin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 08/20/2001)
8/8/2001 31 ORDER granting [30-1] motion to Extend Deadline for Pretrial Filings up to and including September 5, 2001 ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 08/09/2001)
8/2/2001 30 ASSENTED TO MOTION by Sherwood Brands of to Extend Deadline for Pretrial Filings (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 08/02/2001)
7/26/2001 Settlement conference set on 2:00 8/29/01 Before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen (Theall, J) (Entered: 07/26/2001)
7/25/2001 Settlement conference set on 2:00 8/20/01 Before Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen (Theall, J) (Entered: 07/25/2001)
6/9/2001 29 ORDER denying [24-1] motion to Amend [1-1] complaint ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 06/11/2001)
6/8/2001 28 (2) AMENDED NOTICES by Sherwood Brands of to take deposition of Smith Enterprises, Inc. and Jake Smith (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 06/11/2001)
6/8/2001 27 (4) NOTICES by Sherwood Brands of to take deposition of Charles McIntosh; Roy McRae; Michael Sepyda; and Charles Stepanek (Mercurio, A) Modified on 06/11/2001 (Entered: 06/11/2001)
5/29/2001 26 (2) NOTICES by Sherwood Brands of to take deposition of Smith Enterprises, Inc. and Jake Smith (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 05/29/2001)
5/29/2001 Motion(s) referred to Judge Torres: [24-1] motion to Amend [1-1] complaint (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 05/29/2001)
5/23/2001 Motion(s) referred to Judge Torres: [24-1] motion to Amend [1-1] complaint (FarrellPletcher, P) (Entered: 05/23/2001)
5/22/2001 25 OBJECTION by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith to [24-1] motion to Amend [1-1] complaint (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 05/23/2001)
5/10/2001 24 MOTION by Sherwood Brands of to Amend [1-1] complaint (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 05/10/2001)
1/30/2001 23 ORDER granting [21-1] motion to Withdraw [17-1] motion for Richard D. Zimmerman to Withdraw as Attorney, granting [17-1] motion for Richard D. Zimmerman to Withdraw as Attorney (Terminated ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (Webb, J) (Entered: 01/30/2001)
1/29/2001 22 ANSWER to Complaint by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith (Attorneys Stephen B. Lang and John F. Kelleher ), (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 01/29/2001)
1/25/2001 21 MOTION by Sherwood Brands of to Withdraw [17-1] motion for Richard D. Zimmerman to Withdraw as Attorney (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 01/25/2001)
1/22/2001 20 ENTRY of appearance for Sherwood Brands of by William Richard Grimm (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 01/22/2001)
1/16/2001 19 SCHEDULING ORDER setting Discovery cutoff 6/15/01 ; Deadline for filing of all motions 6/15/01 ; Pretrial Memorandum Deadline 8/15/01 ; ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (Webb, J) (Entered: 01/16/2001)
1/16/2001 Pre-Trial Conference held this matter has already been referred for ADR - atty. Wm. Grimm will be entering his appearance for Pla. Atty. R. Zimmerman motion to withdraw is granted (Webb, J) (Entered: 01/16/2001)
1/3/2001 Motion(s) referred to Judge: [17-1] motion for Richard D. Zimmerman to Withdraw as Attorney (Webb, J) (Entered: 01/03/2001)
1/2/2001 18 AFFIDAVIT by Sherwood Brands of Re: [17-1] motion for Richard D. Zimmerman to Withdraw as Attorney (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 01/02/2001)
12/27/2000 17 MOTION by Sherwood Brands of for Richard D. Zimmerman to Withdraw as Attorney (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 12/27/2000)
12/12/2000 16 ORDER denying [3-1] motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (Webb, J) (Entered: 12/12/2000)
12/8/2000 15 Minute entry: Defts.' Motion to Dismiss hearing held before J. Torres (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 12/08/2000)
12/8/2000 Motion hearing re: [3-1] motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) Motion hearing held before J. Torres. Ptf: Richard D. Zimmerman; and Deft: Stephen B. Lang. Defts.' Counsel address defts.' Motion to Dismiss as to deft. Jake Smith for lack of personal jurisdiction. Defts. have w/drawn Motion to Dismiss as to Smith Enterprises, Inc. Deft.'s Motion to Dismiss as to deft. Jake Smith is DENIED. (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 12/08/2000)
12/7/2000 14 JOINT MOTION by Sherwood Brands of, Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith to Seal (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 12/07/2000)
12/7/2000 Supplemental Memorandum forwarded to chambers (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 12/07/2000)
12/6/2000 13 SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith Re: [3-1] motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 12/06/2000)
11/8/2000 12 ORDER Referring matter to Mediation. ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (Webb, J) (Entered: 11/08/2000)
11/8/2000 **Set Alternative Dispute Resolution Flag (Webb, J) (Entered: 11/08/2000)
10/16/2000 FEE paid for Pro Hac Vice Admission for Attorneys Karl S. Sawyer, Jr. and Alice C. Richey; total fee paid $100.00; Receipt #46021 (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 10/16/2000)
10/5/2000 11 ORDER granting [10-1] motion for to Appear Pro Hac Vice Alice Richey and Karl Sawyer, granting [8-1] motion for Alice Carmichael Richey, Karl S. Sawyer to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (Webb, J) (Entered: 10/05/2000)
10/4/2000 10 MOTION by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith for to Appear Pro Hac Vice Alice Richey and Karl Sawyer (Webb, J) (Entered: 10/04/2000)
9/26/2000 Motion hearing re: [3-1] motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) at 11:30 12/8/00 (Webb, J) (Entered: 09/26/2000)
9/26/2000 TELEPHONE Pre-Trial Conference set at 9:30 1/15/01 Before Judge Ernest C. Torres (Webb, J) (Entered: 09/26/2000)
9/26/2000 Pre-Trial Conference held parties referred to B. Mitchell for ENE today. Motion to dismiss to be set for December 2000 and telephone pretrial conference reset for January 2001 (Webb, J) (Entered: 09/26/2000)
9/19/2000 9 STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER ( signed by Judge Ernest C. Torres ) (Webb, J) (Entered: 09/19/2000)
9/13/2000 8 (2) MOTIONS by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith for Alice Carmichael Richey, Karl S. Sawyer to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/13/2000)
9/6/2000 7 AFFIDAVIT by Sherwood Brands of Re: [5-1] motion response (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 09/06/2000)
9/1/2000 Motion(s) referred to Judge: [3-1] motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) (Webb, J) (Entered: 09/01/2000)
8/31/2000 6 AFFIDAVIT by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith Re: [5-1] motion response (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 08/31/2000)
8/31/2000 5 OBJECTION by Sherwood Brands of to [3-1] motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 08/31/2000)
8/10/2000 4 Stipulation pla has till 8/31/00 to respond to motion to dismiss (Webb, J) (Entered: 08/10/2000)
8/10/2000 Deadline updated; Objection to Motion reset to 8/31/00 for [3-1] motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) (Webb, J) (Entered: 08/10/2000)
8/4/2000 3 MOTION by Smith Enterprises, Jake Smith to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) (Mercurio, A) (Entered: 08/04/2000)
6/30/2000 2 Stipulation dft has till 8/4/00 to file response to complaint (Webb, J) (Entered: 06/30/2000)
6/30/2000 Pre-Trial Conference set at 9:30 9/26/00 Before Judge Ernest C. Torres (Webb, J) (Entered: 08/25/2000)
6/30/2000 Deadline updated; reset Answer deadline to 8/4/00 for Jake Smith, for Smith Enterprises (Webb, J) (Entered: 06/30/2000)
6/8/2000 1 COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 45025 (McCabe, F) (Entered: 06/08/2000)
6/8/2000 CASE assigned to Judge Ernest C. Torres . Assigned to Magistrate Judge Lovegreen (McCabe, F) (Entered: 06/08/2000)


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