Zhang v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to Complaint
STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint Stipulation of Dismissal as to Defendant Gibelle (Def. 2)
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2025/04/24
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Laura K. McNally. The Court has reviewed the status report 85, which indicates that the parties have reached a settlement in principle. The Court grants the parties' request to stay discovery through 5/27/25. Joint status report due 5/27/25. The status conference scheduled for 5/2/25 is stricken. Mailed notice
2025/04/24
AGREED MOTION to stay discovery.
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2025/04/24
STATUS Report Joint, Initial by Sen Zhang Presented before Magistrate Judge
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2025/04/14
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Laura K. McNally. This case has been referred for discovery supervision and settlement matters. The discovery stay 64 pending a ruling from Judge Daniel regarding Defendant Gibelle's motion to reassign and consolidate the dispute here with the pending case in 24-cv-6834 is lifted. Judge Daniel denied that motion on 4/2/25. The parties are directed to file a joint initial status report by 4/28/25, and an initial joint status conference scheduled for 5/2/25 at 10:30 a.m. Judge McNally's webpage at the Court's website provides guidance on the contents of the initial status report and the initial status hearing. The parties are to appear at the video hearing by accessing the following link: https://us-courts.webex.com/meet/scott_white. Parties who do not have access to a device with video capability and who intend to speak at the hearing must notify the courtroom deputy in advance and request the Court's permission to appear telephonically. Individuals may also listen via teleconference: 1-650-479-3207; Access: 23166424339. Those not speaking during the hearing must mute themselves. Audio recording of the hearing is not permitted; violations of this prohibition may result in sanctions.Mailed notice
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2025/04/08
Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Laura K. McNally for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision; settlement conference. Mailed notice.
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2025/04/08
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 4/8/2025. GIBELLE's answer is due by 5/8/2025. Plaintiff's answer to any counterclaim is due by 6/9/2025. GIBELLE's motion to dissolve the Temporary Restraining Order 41 is denied as moot. GIBELLE's motion to stay expedited discovery 30 is denied without prejudice. The case will be referred to the Magistrate Judge for discovery supervision and for a settlement conference, should the parties agree to one. A status report on non-appearing defendants is due by 6/9/2025, unless a motion for default is filed before then. Mailed notice.
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2025/04/07
STATUS Report by GIBELLE
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2025/04/07
STATUS Report Joint by Sen Zhang
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2025/03/17
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Defendant Gibelle's motion to compel 77 is denied without prejudice to refiling once the stay of discovery 64 is lifted. Mailed notice.
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2025/03/06
RESPONSE by Sen Zhangin Opposition to MOTION by Defendant GIBELLE to compel 77
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2025/03/01
MOTION by Defendant GIBELLE to compel
2025/02/25
NEW PARTIES: gibellebathdecor.shop added to case caption.
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2025/02/24
PRELIMINARY Injunction Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 2/24/2025. Mailed notice.
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2025/02/24
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion hearing held on 2/24/2024. No one was present on behalf of defendants who were subject to the motion. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's motion for entry of a preliminary injunction [71] is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk's office is directed to unseal Exhibit 1 to Plaintiff's Complaint [4], Schedule A to the Complaint [3], Exhibits to the Declaration of Sen Zhang [13], and the TRO [22] and [65]. Plaintiff's counsel is ordered to add ALL Defendant names listed in Schedule A to the docket within three business days. Instructions can be found on the court's website https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. Defendant GIBELLE's motion to compel is due by 3/1/2025. Plaintiff's response is due by 3/6/2025. No reply due unless requested by the Court. The parties are to provide a proposed protective order. A telephone status hearing is set for 4/8/2025 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. 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.
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2025/02/20
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: The telephone hearing as to the motion for preliminary injunction 71 is reset for 2/24/2025 at 10:00 a.m. Time change only. Mailed notice.
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2025/02/20
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A telephone hearing as to the motion for preliminary injunction 71 is set for 2/24/2025 at 9:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. 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.
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2025/02/20
MEMORANDUM by Sen Zhang in support of motion for preliminary injunction 71
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2025/02/20
MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for preliminary injunction
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2025/02/20
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sen Zhang as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to Complaint on 2/20/2025, answer due 3/13/2025.
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2025/02/10
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Ex parte motion to extend the Temporary Restraining Order 67 is granted. The Temporary Restraining Order entered on 1/28/2025 is extended by a period of fourteen (14) days until 2/25/2025. Mailed notice.
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2025/02/10
MEMORANDUM by Sen Zhang in support of motion for miscellaneous relief 67
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2025/02/10
MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order
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2025/02/03
REPLY by GIBELLE to response in opposition to motion 44
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2025/01/28
SEALED Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 1/28/2025. Mailed notice.
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2025/01/27
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: In Court hearing held on 1/27/2025. The temporary restraining order as to Defendant Gibelle expires today. No answer from Defendant Gibelle is due until a ruling is made by Judge Daniel on the motion for reassignment and consolidation in 24 C 6834. A joint status report is due five days after Judge Daniel's ruling is issued. Gibelle may file a reply in support of their motion to dissolve the TRO [41] by 2/3/2025. Discovery is stayed until there has been a resolution of the motion before Judge Daniel. Plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order, temporary asset restraint and expedited discovery as to defendant gibellebathdecor.shop [33] is granted. Enter order. Mailed notice.
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2025/01/24
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: In light of Plaintiff's decision not to seek a preliminary injunction against Defendant Gibelle [61], the temporary restraining order will expire on 1/27/2025. No temporary restraining order has ever been entered against the other Defendant gibellebathdecor.shop, and the Court will hear Plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order against Defendant gibellebathdecor.shop [33] during the 1/27/2025 hearing. Other issues raised by Defendant Gibelle in its motion to dissolve [41] will also be heard on 1/27/2025, along with other issues regarding the procedural posture of this case with respect to other cases filed in this district. The Court cannot say whether Plaintiff's personal appearance is necessary to address the motions and issues that will be heard on 1/27/2025, so Plaintiff decides not to appear at his own peril. Mailed notice.
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2025/01/24
RESPONSE by Defendant GIBELLE to status report[61]
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2025/01/24
STATUS Report by Sen Zhang
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2025/01/22
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Plaintiff's motion to continue the 1/27/2025 hearing date [56] is denied. The temporary restraining order has already been extended and will expire on 1/27/2025. Defendant has a right to be heard on 1/27/2025 on the motion for a preliminary injunction. However, if Plaintiff does not oppose the expiration of the temporary restraining order, the Court will consider rescheduling any future hearing. Additionally, Plaintiff's objection to Defendant's notice to appear is overruled. The 100-mile limit on witness subpoenas does not apply to parties to the case, especially plaintiffs. Plaintiff chose to file this case in this District, so the Court can compel Plaintiff to appear for the hearing on 1/27/2025. Absent Plaintiff providing notice that he does not oppose the expiration and vacating of the temporary restraining order, the parties should make no further filings in this case before the 1/27/2025 hearing. Mailed notice.
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2025/01/22
REPLY by GIBELLE to objections[55]
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2025/01/21
RESPONSE by GIBELLEin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang to continue January 27, 2025 Hearing [56]
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2025/01/21
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Defendant's motion to compel [54] is granted and Plaintiff is ordered to disclose today the language he will use to testify at the 1/27/2025 hearing. Mailed notice.
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2025/01/21
MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang to continue January 27, 2025 Hearing
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2025/01/21
OBJECTIONS by Sen Zhang to notice of filing[50]
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2025/01/20
MOTION by Defendant GIBELLE to compel
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2025/01/17
SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 200,000 posted by Sen Zhang. Document not imaged. (Received at the Intake Counter on 01/17/2025.)
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2025/01/16
RESPONSE by Sen Zhangin Opposition to MOTION by Defendant GIBELLE to stay Expedited Discovery [30]
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2025/01/16
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Plaintiff's motion for clarification and extension [47] is granted over Defendant's objection. Plaintiff may pay the bond with a surety bond. Plaintiff is ordered to pay the bond according to the schedule set forth in Plaintiff's motion [47] and supplemental brief [48]. Plaintiff should endeavor to deposit the bond with the Clerk of Court by 1/17/2025, and in any event, the bond must be paid by 1/21/2025 at 11:59 p.m. or else the Court will dissolve the temporary restraining order. Mailed notice
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2025/01/16
NOTICE by GIBELLE To Plaintiff To Appear At Hearing
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2025/01/15
RESPONSE by GIBELLEin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Emergency Motion for Clarification and Extension [47]
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2025/01/15
SUPPLEMENT to motion for miscellaneous relief[47]
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2025/01/15
MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Emergency Motion for Clarification and Extension
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2025/01/15
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Plaintiff's motion to reconsider the bond increase order [43] is denied. First, a motion to reconsider an order to pay a bond should be filed before the bond is due, not only after Defendant files a motion alerting the Court to the fact that Plaintiff failed to comply with the order. Moreover, Plaintiff concedes that "over $430,000 worth of Defendant's assets have been frozen." R. 43 at 3. Under these circumstances, a bond of less than half that amount is certainly reasonable. Plaintiff is ordered to post the increased bond of $200,000 by 1/16/2025 at 11:59 p.m. If the bond is not posted by that date and time, the Court will dissolve the temporary restraining order. In addition to Plaintiff's failure to post the increased bond, Defendant makes several other arguments that the temporary restraining order should be dissolved in the motion Defendant filed on 1/13/2025 [41]. Those arguments in motion [41] are continued to the in-person preliminary injunction hearing set for 1/27/2025. Additionally, Defendant argues that Plaintiff should be ordered to appear in person at the 1/27/2025 hearing. The Court, however, will not order Plaintiff's personal appearance on this motion. If Defendant intends to serve Plaintiff with a notice to appear at the 1/27/2025 hearing, and has not done so already, Defendant should do so by 1/17/2025. If Defendant serves Plaintiff with a notice to appear, and Plaintiff continues to object to appearing, Plaintiff should file an objection by 1/21/2025. Plaintiff should consider his objection to appearing in light of the facts that he chose to file this case in this District, he is the party seeking a preliminary injunction, and he has the burden to justify a preliminary injunction with admissible evidence. Mailed notice
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2025/01/15
Correction to Dkt. No. 44 by Sen Zhang
44
2025/01/14
RESPONSE by Sen Zhangin Opposition to MOTION by Defendant GIBELLE to vacate SEALED Order[22] [41]
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2025/01/14
MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for reconsideration regarding order on motion to set a briefing schedule, order on motion to compel, telephone conference, set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings, set deadlines/hearings, [40]
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2025/01/13
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Plaintiff's response to defendant's motion to vacate [41] is due 1/14/2025. Mailed notice.
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2025/01/13
MOTION by Defendant GIBELLE to vacate SEALED Order[22]
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2025/01/08
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Telephone status hearing held on 1/8/2025. The motion to set a briefing schedule [32] is granted. Plaintiff's response to the motion to stay expedited discovery [30] is due 1/16/2025. Defendant's reply is due 1/23/2025. Discovery is stayed pending resolution of the motion. Motion to compel [38] is granted. Plaintiff is ordered to produce to Defendant GIBELLE unredacted copies of all filings in this case. In court motion hearing on the motion for a temporary restraining order and asset restraint [33] and the motion to stay expedited discovery [30] is set for 1/27/2025 at 2:00 p.m. in courtroom 1441. Oral motion to increase bond to $200,000 is granted. Bond is raised to $200,000.00 to be posted by 1/10/2025 in a form of a money order. During the January 8 status hearing, the Court stated that it would allow the temporary restraining order and asset restraint currently in place to expire on January 16. But in light of the motion hearing set for January 27, the Court has reconsidered and now extends the temporary restraining order and asset restraint through the hearing set for 1/27/2025. Defendant GIBELLE's deadline to answer the complaint is stayed. Mailed notice. (jn,)
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2025/01/06
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sen Zhang as to GIBELLE on 12/31/2024, answer due 1/21/2025.
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2025/01/03
MOTION by Defendant GIBELLE to compel
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2025/01/02
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Proposed Renewed TRO Redlined Template
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2025/01/02
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Exhibit 2 - Supplement regarding memorandum in support of motion[34], declaration[12]
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2025/01/02
DECLARATION of Shengmao Mu regarding memorandum in support of motion[34]
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2025/01/02
MEMORANDUM by Sen Zhang in support of motion for temporary restraining order[33]
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2025/01/02
MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for temporary restraining order, a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery. Renewed Motion
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2025/01/02
MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang to set a briefing schedule
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2025/01/02
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: A telephone hearing as to the emergency motion to stay expedited discovery [30] is set for 1/8/2025 at 9:15 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 180 815 7648. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. 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.
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2025/01/02
MOTION by Defendant GIBELLE to stay Expedited Discovery
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2025/01/02
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant GIBELLE by Sen Wang
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2024/12/27
ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/27/2024: Mailed notice.
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2024/12/31
ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant GIBELLE by Zheng Gong
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2024/12/30
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Ex parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order [24] is granted. The Temporary Restraining Order entered on 12/19/2024 is extended by a period of fourteen (14) days until 1/16/2025. Mailed notice.
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2024/12/26
MEMORANDUM by Sen Zhang in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[24]
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2024/12/26
MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhangto Extend the Temporary Restraining Order
2024/12/26
SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A to Complaint
2024/12/23
BOND in the amount of $ 1,000 money order, Receipt No. 100014559, posted by Sen Zhang.
2024/12/23
BOND in the amount of $ 1,000 money order, Receipt No. 100014558, posted by Sen Zhang.
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2024/12/23
REGISTRY Deposit Information Form by Sen Zhang. (Received at the Intake Counter on 12/23/2024)
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2024/12/19
SEALED Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin on 12/19/2024. Mailed notice.
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2024/12/19
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Ex parte telephone conference held on 12/19/2024. Transcript to remain sealed. Ex parte motion for entry of a temporary restraining order and expedited discovery [10] is granted. Motion for leave to serve process through electronic means pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) [15] is granted. Mailed notice.
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2024/12/16
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin: Motion for leave to file under seal [5] is granted. Mailed notice.
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2024/12/13
DECLARATION of Shengmao Mu regarding motion for temporary restraining order[10]
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2024/12/13
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Redlined Proposed TRO regarding MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for temporary restraining order including a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery [10]
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2024/12/13
DECLARATION of Shengmao Mu regarding memorandum in support of motion[16], memorandum in support of motion[11]
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2024/12/13
MEMORANDUM by Sen Zhang in support of motion for miscellaneous relief[15]
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2024/12/13
MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for electronic service of process pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3)
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2024/12/13
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Exhibit 2: Infringing Screenshots regarding declaration[12]
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2024/12/13
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Exhibit 1: Copyright Registration regarding declaration[12]
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2024/12/13
DECLARATION of Sen Zhang regarding memorandum in support of motion[11]
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2024/12/13
MEMORANDUM by Sen Zhang in support of motion for temporary restraining order[10]
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2024/12/13
MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for temporary restraining order including a temporary asset restraint, and expedited discovery
2024/12/13
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Thomas M. Durkin. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3).
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2024/12/13
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sen Zhang by Michael Mitchell
2024/12/13
CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order.
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2024/12/13
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sen Zhang by Keaton David Smith
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2024/12/13
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sen Zhang by Shengmao Mu
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2024/12/13
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sen Zhang by Abby Marie Neu
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2024/12/13
MOTION by Plaintiff Sen Zhang for leave to file UNDER SEAL
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2024/12/13
SEALED EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Exhibit 1: Copyright Registration regarding complaint 1
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2024/12/13
SEALED DOCUMENT by Plaintiff Sen Zhang Schedule A to Complaint
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2024/12/13
CIVIL Cover Sheet
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2024/12/13
COMPLAINT filed by Sen Zhang; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22840594.