Case details

Court: cacd
Docket #: 2:07-cv-08182
Case Name: Rates Technology Inc et al v. James B Hicks et al
PACER case #: 403423
Date filed: 2007-12-17
Date terminated: 2008-04-17
Assigned to: Judge George P. Schiavelli
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Carla Woehrle
Case Cause: 28:1338 Patent Infringement
Nature of Suit: 830 Patent
Jury Demand: Both
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Rates Technology Inc
Plaintiff
a Delaware Corporation
John M Moscarino
McLeod Moscarino Witham & Flynn LLP 707 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 5000 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213-627-3600 Fax: 213-627-6290 Email: jmoscarino@mmwf.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

LCR Technologies Inc
Plaintiff
a New York Corporation
John M Moscarino
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gerald J Weinberger
Plaintiff
an individual
John M Moscarino
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Irene Weinberger
Plaintiff
an individual
John M Moscarino
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Manning & Marder, Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez LLP
Movant
Attorneys for Hicks Park, LLP
Matthew D Rifat
Manning & Marder Kess Ellrod Ramirez LLP 500 West "C" St. Suite 1900 San Diego, CA 92101 619-515-0269 Email: matthew.rifat@gmail.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

James B Hicks
Defendant
an individual TERMINATED: 04/10/2008
Craig J Mariam
Gordon and Rees LLP 633 West Fifth Street 52nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 213-576-5000 Fax: 877-306-0043 Email: cmariam@gordonrees.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

James B Hicks
Hicks Gaumer LLP 824 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213-612-0007 Fax: 213-612-0373
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Richard P Sybert
Gordon and Rees LLP 633 West Fifth Street 52nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 213-576-5000 Fax: 213-680-4470 Email: rsybert@gordonrees.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Burke Williams and Sorensen
Defendant
LLP, a California Limited Liability Partnership
George M Lindahl
Lindahl Beck LLP 660 S Figueroa Street Suite 1500 Los Angeles, CA 90017-3457 213-488-3900 Fax: 213-486-9883 Email: glindahl@lindahlbeck.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Renee A Haupt
Lindahl Beck LLP 660 S Figueroa Street Suite 1500 Los Angeles, CA 90017-3457 213-488-3900 Fax: 213-486-9883 Email: rhaupt@lindahlbeck.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Hicks Park LLP
Defendant
a California Limited Liability Partnership TERMINATED: 04/10/2008
Craig J Mariam
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

James B Hicks
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew D Rifat
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/12/2008 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James, LLP
ThirdParty Defendant
a New York limited liability partnership TERMINATED: 04/10/2008
Frances O'Meara
Kaufman, Dolowich, Voluck & Gonzo, LLP 11755 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2400 Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-775-6511 Fax: 310-575-9720 Email: fomeara@thompsoncoe.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lazer Aptheker Rosella & Yedid, P.C.
ThirdParty Defendant
a New York professional corporation TERMINATED: 04/08/2008
Sylvia P Lardiere
Browne Woods GeorgeLP 2121 Avenue of the Stars 24th Fl Los Angeles, CA 90067 310-274-7100 Fax: 310-275-5697 Email: slardiere@bgrfirm.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

DOES
ThirdParty Defendant
Burke Williams and Sorensen
Counter Claimant
LLP, a California Limited Liability Partnership TERMINATED: 01/29/2008
George M Lindahl
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Rates Technology Inc
Counter Defendant
a Delaware Corporation
John M Moscarino
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Hicks Park LLP
ThirdParty Plaintiff
a California Limited Liability Partnership TERMINATED: 01/29/2008
Craig J Mariam
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

James B Hicks
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Richard P Sybert
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Hicks Park LLP
ThirdParty Defendant
a California Limited Liability Partnership TERMINATED: 01/29/2008
James B Hicks
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Hicks Park LLP
Counter Claimant
a California Limited Liability Partnership TERMINATED: 01/28/2008
James B Hicks
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Rates Technology Inc
Counter Defendant
a Delaware Corporation TERMINATED: 01/29/2008
Burke Williams and Sorensen
Counter Claimant
LLP, a California Limited Liability Partnership
Renee A Haupt
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Rates Technology Inc
Counter Defendant
a Delaware Corporation TERMINATED: 01/29/2008
Hicks Park LLP
ThirdParty Plaintiff
a California Limited Liability Partnership
Craig J Mariam
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

James B Hicks
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew D Rifat
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/12/2008 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Hicks Park LLP
Counter Claimant
a California Limited Liability Partnership
James B Hicks
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew D Rifat
(See above for address)
TERMINATED: 02/12/2008 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Rates Technology Inc
Counter Defendant
a Delaware Corporation
John M Moscarino
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Documents

Date Filed Document # Attachment # Short Description Long Description Upload date SHA1 hash
2007-12-17 1 0 COMPLAINT against defendants James B Hicks, Burke Williams and Sorensen, Hicks Park LLP. (Filing fee $ 350 Paid) Jury Demanded, filed by plaintiffs Rates Technology Inc, LCR Technologies Inc, Gerald J Weinberger, Irene Weinberger.(cbr) Additional attachment(s) added on 12/26/2007 (lra, ). (Entered: 12/26/2007)
2007-12-17 2 0 REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Rates Technology Inc, LCR Technologies Inc, Gerald J Weinberger, Irene Weinberger. (cbr) Additional attachment(s) added on 12/26/2007 (lra, ). (Entered: 12/26/2007)
2007-12-17 3 0 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Rates Technology Inc, LCR Technologies Inc, Gerald J Weinberger, Irene Weinberger. (cbr) Additional attachment(s) added on 12/26/2007 (lra, ). (Entered: 12/26/2007)
2008-01-09 4 0 ANSWER with JURY DEMAND on behalf of James B. Hicks in his capacity as a partner of Hicks/Park LLP, filed by Defendant James B Hicks.(Hicks, James) (Entered: 01/09/2008)
2008-01-18 5 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge George P. Schiavelli : Scheduling Conference set for 3/10/2008 at 11:00 AM before Judge George P. Schiavelli. (tad) (Entered: 01/18/2008)
2008-01-25 6 0 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1 , COUNTERCLAIM for breach of contract, account stated and quantum meruit against Rates Technology Inc filed by defendant and counterclaimant Burke Williams and Sorensen.(Lindahl, George) (Entered: 01/25/2008)
2008-01-25 7 0 Certification and Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Burke Williams and Sorensen, Counter Claimant Burke Williams and Sorensen. (Lindahl, George) (Entered: 01/25/2008)
2008-01-25 8 0 STIPULATION to Strike filed by defendant and counterclaimant Burke Williams and Sorensen.(Lindahl, George) (Entered: 01/25/2008)
2008-01-28 9 0 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents. The following deficiency was found:combined format of stipulation and order; proposed formal orders are to be submitted as a separate attachment to main document, action was or will be taken by filer : RE Stipulation to Strike 8 (lc) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
2008-01-28 10 0 STIPULATION to Strike filed by defendant and counterclaimant Burke Williams and Sorensen. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Striking Fifth Claim for Relief)(Lindahl, George) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
2008-01-28 11 0 ANSWER filed by defendant Hicks Park LLP.(Hicks, James) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
2008-01-28 12 0 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1 previously filed;, THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against Epstein and Lazer law firms, in response to complaint against Hicks Park LLP, COUNTERCLAIM against Rates Technology Inc filed by defendant Hicks Park LLP.(Hicks, James) Modified on 1/30/2008 (lc, ).(Counterclaim and Third party complaint were STRICKEN PER 1/29/08 MINUTES) Modified on 1/30/2008 (lc, ). (Entered: 01/28/2008)
2008-01-28 13 0 NOTICE OF INTERESTED PARTIES filed by defendant Hicks Park LLP. (Hicks, James) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
2008-01-28 14 0 ANSWER AS A LAWYER FORMERLY WITH THE BWS LAW FIRM, filed by defendant James B Hicks.(Hicks, James) (Entered: 01/28/2008)
2008-01-29 15 0 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents. The following deficiency was found counterclaim and third party complaint with the answer; per G.O. 07-08& LR 3-2, all initiating documents are to be separately and manually filed at civil intake., action was or will be taken by filer -: RE Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Third Party Complaint,, Counterclaim, 12 (lc) (Entered: 01/29/2008)
2008-01-29 16 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge George P. Schiavelli : re: Third Party Complaint, Counterclaim, 12 The Court hereby STRIKES the Third Party Complaint and Counterclaim (item 12) that was electronicallyfiled on January 15, 2008. The Third Party Complaint and Counterclaim should be made into two separatedocuments and manually filed at the civil intake counter per General Order 07-8. (lc) (Entered: 01/29/2008)
2008-01-29 17 0 NOTICE OF DOCUMENT DISCREPANCIES AND ORDER by Judge George P. Schiavelli ORDERING answer submitted by Defendant Hicks Park LLP received on 1/28/08 to be filed and processed; filed date to be the date the document was stamped Received but not Filed with the Clerk. (lc) (Entered: 01/30/2008)
2008-01-28 18 0 ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), 1 filed by defendant Hicks Park LLP.(lc) (Entered: 01/30/2008)
2008-01-29 19 0 NOTICE OF DOCUMENT DISCREPANCIES AND ORDER by Judge George P. Schiavelli ORDERING answer, certificate of interested party; stipulation and order striking response submitted by Defendant Burke Williams and Sorensen received on 1/25/08 to be filed and processed; filed date to be the date the document was stamped Received but not Filed with the Clerk. (lc) (Entered: 01/30/2008)
2008-01-25 20 0 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Burke Williams and Sorensen. (lc) (Entered: 01/30/2008)
2008-01-25 21 0 ANSWER, COUNTERCLAIM; jury demand against Rates Technology Inc filed by defendant and counter claimant Burke Williams and Sorensen.(lc) (Entered: 01/30/2008)
2008-01-30 22 0 THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT against third party defendants Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James, LLP, Lazer Aptheker Rosella & Yedid, P.C., DOES 1-10; Jury Demand, filed by third party plaintiff Hicks Park LLP.(lc) (Entered: 01/31/2008)
2008-01-30 23 0 20 DAY Summons Issued re Third Party Complaint 22 as to third party defendants Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James, LLP, Lazer Aptheker Rosella & Yedid, P.C., DOES. (lc) (Entered: 01/31/2008)
2008-01-30 24 0 COUNTERCLAIM against Counter defendants Rates Technology Inc; Jury Demand,, filed by Counterclaimant Hicks Park LLP.(lc) Modified on 2/15/2008 (lc, ). (DISMISSED PER 2/14/08 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF COUNTERCLAIM BY HICKS PARK LLP) (Entered: 02/01/2008)
2008-02-01 25 0 STIPULATION AND ORDER striking reference to Burke Williams & Sorensen LLP from plaintiffs fifth claim for relief by Judge George P. Schiavelli (lc) (Entered: 02/04/2008)
2008-02-05 26 0 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Rates Technology Inc, upon James B Hicks served on 1/7/2008, answer due 1/27/2008. The Summons and Complaint were served by Personal Service service, by Federal statute, upon James B. Hicks, Partner. Due Dilligence declaration No. Original Summons Not Returned. (Moscarino, John) (Entered: 02/05/2008)
2008-02-06 27 0 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Rates Technology Inc, upon Hicks Park LLP served on 1/7/2008, answer due 1/27/2008. The Summons and Complaint were served by Personal Service service, by Federal statute, upon James B. Hicks, Partner. Due Dilligence declaration none. Original Summons not returned. (Moscarino, John) (Entered: 02/06/2008)
2008-02-07 28 0 EX PARTE APPLICATION of Matthew D. Rifat to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Counsel for Hicks Park, LLP Manning & Marder, Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez LLP.(Rifat, Matthew) (Entered: 02/07/2008)
2008-02-08 29 0 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to EX PARTE APPLICATION of Matthew D. Rifat to Withdraw as Attorney 28 and to Strike Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Rates Technology Inc, LCR Technologies Inc, Gerald J Weinberger, Irene Weinberger. (Moscarino, John) (Entered: 02/08/2008)
2008-02-08 30 0 OPPOSITION To Ex Parte Application Filed By Manning & Marder, and to Plaintiff RTI's Request To Continue Scheduling Conference Date, filed by Defendant Hicks Park LLP. (Hicks, James) (Entered: 02/08/2008)
2008-02-08 31 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge George P. Schiavelli : Court denies Counsel Matthew Rifats EX PARTE APPLICATION of Matthew D. Rifat to Withdraw as defendants Attorney 28 . Because the Court would prefer that this matter be heard by noticed motion, the Ex Parte Application is DENIED and the Scheduling Conference is VACATED. Mr. Rifat shall file any motion regarding these issues by 2/15/08. Parties opposing this motion shall file their briefs by 2/22/08. Mr. Rifat can then file a reply brief by 2/29/08. The Court will hear the matter on 3/10/08 at 1:30 p.m. (lc) (Entered: 02/11/2008)
2008-02-13 32 0 FIRST STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Rates Technology Inc(a Delaware Corporation) answer now due 2/29/2008, filed by Plaintiff and Counter-Defendant Rates Technology Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Extending Time to Reply to Counterclaim)(Moscarino, John) (Entered: 02/13/2008)
2008-02-12 33 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge George P. Schiavelli : Order Relieving Manning & Marder (M&M) as Counsel for Defendants James Hicks and Hicks Park LLP; Order Striking Answer Filed by M&M 18 ; Order Resetting Scheduling Conference for March 10, 2008. (lc) (Entered: 02/14/2008)
2008-02-14 34 0 AMENDED ANSWER TO COMPLAINT (CONSOLIDATED); DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL. (Hicks, James) (Entered: 02/14/2008)
2008-02-14 35 0 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF COUNTERCLAIM (Without Predjudice) Hicks Park LLP. (Hicks, James) (Entered: 02/14/2008)
2008-02-20 36 0 20 DAY Summons Issued re Third Party Complaint 22 as to third party defendants Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James, LLP, Lazer Aptheker Rosella & Yedid, P.C.. (lc) (Entered: 02/22/2008)
2008-02-22 37 0 ORDER granting First Stipulation Extending Rates Technology Inc's Time to Answer Burke Williams U Sorensen LLP counterclaim to 2/29/08 32 , by Judge George P. Schiavelli (lc) (Entered: 02/26/2008)
2008-02-27 38 0 ANSWER to Answer to Complaint (Discovery), Counterclaim 21 filed by Plaintiff and Counter-Defendant Rates Technology Inc(a Delaware Corporation).(Moscarino, John) (Entered: 02/27/2008)
2008-03-03 39 0 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 15-30 days, filed by Plaintiffs Rates Technology Inc, LCR Technologies Inc, Gerald J Weinberger, Irene Weinberger.. (Moscarino, John) (Entered: 03/03/2008)
2008-03-10 40 0 MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge George P. Schiavelli:Court hears from parties. Court GRANTS plaintiffs request to file an amended complaint by 3/20/08. Defendants may file their motion 30 days after amended complaint has been filed. Court takes the scheduling conference off calendar.Court Reporter: Anne Kielwasser. (lc) (Entered: 03/10/2008)
2008-03-10 41 0 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by third party plaintiff Hicks Park LLPupon Lazer Aptheker Rosella & Yedid, P.C. served on 2/25/2008, answer due 3/16/2008. The Summons and Complaint were served by certified mail service( copy of return receipt and track and confirm, by no cited statute, upon "TrevaKis", agent, for Davaid Lazer, Esq on behalf of defendant. Original Summons not returned. (lc) (Entered: 03/13/2008)
2008-03-10 42 0 PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by third party plaintiff Hicks Park LLP, upon Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James, LLP served on 2/25/2008, answer due 3/16/2008. The Summons and Complaint were served by certified mail service,(copy of return receipt and track and confirm) by no cited statute, upon M Vorre(last name illegible), no title, for Robert L Epstein, Esq on behalf of defendant. Original Summons not returned. (lc) (Entered: 03/13/2008)
2008-03-19 43 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Third Party Defendant Lazer Aptheker Rosella & Yedid, P.C..Motion set for hearing on 4/14/2008 at 01:30 PM before Judge George P. Schiavelli. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration David Lazer and Exhibit 1# 2 Affidavit Proof of Service)(Lardiere, Sylvia) (Entered: 03/19/2008)
2008-03-19 44 0 First STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Amend Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1 filed by Plaintiffs Rates Technology Inc, LCR Technologies Inc, Gerald J Weinberger, Irene Weinberger. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order to Extend Time to Amend)(Moscarino, John) (Entered: 03/19/2008)
2008-03-21 45 0 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Frances O'Meara counsel for ThirdParty Defendant Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James, LLP. Adding Frances O' Meara as attorney as counsel of record for Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James LLP for the reason indicated in the G-06 Notice. Filed by Third Party Defendant Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James (O'Meara, Frances) (Entered: 03/21/2008)
2008-03-21 46 0 FIRST STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James, LLP answer now due 4/7/2008, filed by Third Party Defendant Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James, LLP.(O'Meara, Frances) (Entered: 03/21/2008)
2008-03-21 47 0 Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Defendant Burke Williams and Sorensen, Counter Claimant Burke Williams and Sorensen (Lindahl, George) (Entered: 03/21/2008)
2008-03-21 48 0 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents. The following deficiency was found wrong event: miscellaneous document; correct event: disclosure, action was or will be taken by filer : RE Miscellaneous Document 47 (lc) (Entered: 03/21/2008)
2008-03-21 49 0 DISCLOSURE of Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Defendant Burke Williams and Sorensen, Counter Claimant Burke Williams and Sorensen (Lindahl, George) (Entered: 03/21/2008)
2008-03-24 50 0 ORDER upon Stipulation 44 extending plaintiffs time to file first amended complaint to 4/3/2008 by Judge George P. Schiavelli. (lc) (Entered: 03/25/2008)
2008-03-28 51 0 ORDER by Judge George P. Schiavelli :GRANTING Stipulation for Extension of Time to Amend, 44 . Plaintiff's shall have to and including April 3, 2008 to file their First Amended Complaint. (sce) (Entered: 03/31/2008)
2008-03-31 52 0 NOTICE of Association of Counsel Filed by ThirdParty Plaintiff Hicks Park LLP, Defendants James B Hicks, Hicks Park LLP (Mariam, Craig) (Entered: 03/31/2008)
2008-03-31 53 0 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 43 filed by Defendant James B Hicks, ThirdParty Plaintiff Hicks Park LLP. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of James B. Hicks# 2 Proof of Service)(Sybert, Richard) (Entered: 03/31/2008)
2008-04-03 54 0 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants James B Hicks, Burke Williams and Sorensen, Hicks Park LLP amending Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1 ,filed by plaintiffs Rates Technology Inc, LCR Technologies Inc, Gerald J Weinberger, Irene Weinberger (Moscarino, John) Modified on 4/7/2008 (lc, ).(STRICKEN PER 4/7/08 MINUTES) (Entered: 04/03/2008)
2008-04-04 55 0 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents. The following deficiency was found:initiating documents,i.e. amended complaint is not to be e-filed, but manually filed with civil intake, action was or will be taken by filer: RE Amended Complaint, 54 (lc) (Entered: 04/04/2008)
2008-04-04 56 0 NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Plaintiffs Rates Technology Inc, LCR Technologies Inc, Gerald J Weinberger, Irene Weinberger of First Amended Complaint. (Moscarino, John) (Entered: 04/04/2008)
2008-04-04 57 0 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Protective Order for Deposition and Memorandum of Support Thereof filed by Defendant/Third Party Plaintiff James B Hicks, Hicks Park LLP. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Craig J. Mariam in Support of Ex Parte Application for Issuance of a Protective Order# 2 Declaration of James B. Hicks in Support of Ex Parte Application for Issuance of a Protective Order Re Deposition# 3 Proof of Service)(Mariam, Craig) (Entered: 04/04/2008)
2008-04-04 58 0 Amendment to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Protective Order for Deposition and Memorandum of Support Thereof 57 (Notice of Errata) filed by Defendants James B Hicks, Hicks Park LLP, ThirdParty Plaintiff Hicks Park LLP. (Mariam, Craig) (Entered: 04/04/2008)
2008-04-06 59 0 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Protective Order for Deposition and Memorandum of Support Thereof 57 filed by Plaintiffs Rates Technology Inc, LCR Technologies Inc, Gerald J Weinberger, Irene Weinberger. (Moscarino, John) (Entered: 04/06/2008)
2008-04-07 60 0 Notice of Withdrawal of of Ex Parte Application filed by Defendant/ Third Party Plaintiff Hicks Park LLP(a California Limited Liability Partnership), James B Hicks. (Mariam, Craig) (Entered: 04/07/2008)
2008-04-04 61 0 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendants James B Hicks, Burke Williams and Sorensen, Hicks Park LLP amending Complaint - (Discovery), 1 JURY DEMAND,filed by plaintiffs Rates Technology Inc, LCR Technologies Inc, Gerald J Weinberger, Irene Weinberger (lc) Additional attachment(s) added on 4/11/2008 (lc, ). (Entered: 04/07/2008)
2008-04-07 62 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge George P. Schiavelli: The Court hereby STRIKES the 1st Amended Complaint against defendants James B. Hicks, Burke Williams and Sorensen, Hicks Park LLP that was electronically filed on April 3, 2008, 54 . Thedocument should be manually filed at the civil intake counter per General Order 07-8. (lc) (Entered: 04/07/2008)
2008-04-07 63 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Third Party Complaint as to Third Party Defendant Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James LLP based upon Third Party Plaintiffs failure to state a claim pursuant to FRCP Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Third Party Defendant Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James, LLP.Motion set for hearing on 4/28/2008 at 01:30 PM before Judge George P. Schiavelli. (O'Meara, Frances) (Entered: 04/07/2008)
2008-04-08 64 0 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge George P. Schiavelli : Court finds appropriate for decision without oral argument, third party defendant Lazer's MOTION to Dismiss 43 .For the reasons set forth below,Lazers Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED. (lc) (Entered: 04/09/2008)
2008-04-10 65 0 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiffs Rates Technology Inc, LCR Technologies Inc, Gerald J Weinberger, Irene Weinberger pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) with prejudice in part and without prejudice in part as to James B Hicks, Hicks Park LLP. (Moscarino, John) (Entered: 04/10/2008)
2008-04-10 66 0 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL Hicks Park LLP(a California Limited Liability Partnership) pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) of Third-Party Complaint in its entirety, as to Lazer Aptheker Rosella & Yedid, PC, and as to Epstein Drangel Bazerman & James, LLP. (Hicks, James) (Entered: 04/10/2008)
2008-04-11 67 0 RESPONSE filed by ThirdParty Plaintiff Hicks Park LLP to Motion to Dismiss Third-Party Complaint as Moot (Hicks, James) (Entered: 04/11/2008)
2008-04-16 68 0 STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Parties reaching a settlement and agreeing Dismissal of FAC with prejudice and Dismissal of BWS Counterclaim filed by Plaintiffs Rates Technology Inc, LCR Technologies Inc, Gerald J Weinberger, Irene Weinberger. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Confirming Dismissal of FAC with prejudice and Dismissal of BWS Counterclaim)(Moscarino, John) (Entered: 04/16/2008)
2008-04-17 69 0 ORDER CONFIRMING DISMISSAL OF PLAINTIFFS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND DISMISSAL OF COUNTERCLAIM OF BURKE WILLIAMS & SORRENSEN LLP WITH PREJUDICE by Judge George P. Schiavelli (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lc) (Entered: 04/22/2008)
2008-04-22 70 0 REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent. (Closing) (Attachments: # 1 order of dismissal) (lc) (Entered: 04/22/2008)