Settled Pop star Taylor Swift's early manager Daniel Dymtrow sued the Swift family after his services were terminated just before a meeting with Sony ATV that he alleges he helped to arrange, cutting him out of payments. He also sued Swift's new record label, Big Machine Records, and its founder, Scott Borchetta. Last Edited by Aaron Greenspan Daniel Dymtrow, a talent manager who had worked with Taylor Swift and her family during the early stages of her career, filed this breach of contract lawsuit in December 2007 in the Southern District ... AI case summary available. Upgrade to PlainSite Pro to read it.

Complaints ComplaintDocument 1 12/14/2007 Amended ComplaintDocument 25 12/23/2008 Responses Motion to DismissDocument 7 3/20/2008 Motion to DismissDocument 18 4/15/2008 Motion to DismissDocument 32 3/18/2009 Motion to DismissDocument 36 3/20/2009 AnswerDocument 53 3/18/2010 Orders Order on Motion to DismissDocument 12 3/25/2008 Order on Motion to DismissDocument 26 12/29/2008 Order on Motion to DismissDocument 48 3/2/2010 OrderDocument 61 10/14/2010 Order of DismissalDocument 71 3/31/2011

Daniel Dymtrow, Plaintiff

▼ Represented by Unknown Firm

Name	Phone	Fax	E-Mail

Vivek V. Gupta	+1 917 686 4954	+1 646 356 6901	guptaesq@gmail.com

▼ Represented by Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, PA

Name	Phone	Fax	E-Mail

Fernando M. Pinguelo	+1 908 252 4128	+1 908 722 0755	fmpinguelo@nmmlaw.com

Andrea Swift, Defendant

▼ Represented by Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP

Name	Phone	Fax	E-Mail

Paul Vincent LiCalsi	+1 212 980 7400	+1 212 980 7499	plicalsi@robinskaplan.com
Howard H. Weller	+1 917 747 8721	+1 917 546 7677	hw@wellerpc.com

Scott Swift, Defendant

▼ Represented by Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP

Name	Phone	Fax	E-Mail

Paul Vincent LiCalsi	+1 212 980 7400	+1 212 980 7499	plicalsi@robinskaplan.com
Howard H. Weller	+1 917 747 8721	+1 917 546 7677	hw@wellerpc.com

Swift, Taylor, Defendant
Officially listed as "Taylor Swift"

▼ Represented by Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP

Name	Phone	Fax	E-Mail

Paul Vincent LiCalsi	+1 212 980 7400	+1 212 980 7499	plicalsi@robinskaplan.com
Howard H. Weller	+1 917 747 8721	+1 917 546 7677	hw@wellerpc.com

Office	Foley Square
Filed	12/14/2007
Jury Demand	Plaintiff
Demand
Nature of Suit	190 - Contract: Other Contract Actions
Cause	28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Other Contract
Jurisdiction	Diversity
Disposition
County	XX Out of State
Terminated
Origin	1
Reopened	None
Lead Case	None
Related Case
Other Court Case	None
Def Custody Status
Flag	ECF

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79	Filed: 11/17/2021, Entered: 11/17/2021	Internet Citation
	INTERNET CITATION NOTE: Material from decision with Internet citation re: [61] Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings. (sjo)
	Request

78	Filed: 9/12/2011, Entered: 9/13/2011	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER: addressed to Judge Richard J. Sullivan from Fernando M. Pinguelo dated 9/9/2011 re: Counsel for Plaintiff requests a two week extension of time to restore the action to the active docket from 9/12/2011 to 9/26/2011. ENDORSEMENT: The request for a two-week extension in which to apply to re-open this matter is granted. no further requests for extension shall be granted absent truly compelling circumstances. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 9/12/2011) (js)
	Request

77	Filed: 9/12/2011, Entered: 9/12/2011	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Richard J. Sullivan from Fernando M. Pinguelo dated 9/9/2011 re: Counsel for the plaintiff requests a two week extension making the deadline September 26 to enable counsel to collect the remaining signatures. ENDORSEMENT: The request for a two-week extension in which to apply to re-open this matter is granted. No further requests for extensions shall be granted absent truly compelling circumstances. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 9/12/2011) (ft)
	Request

76	Filed: 8/26/2011, Entered: 8/29/2011	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Richard J. Sullivan from Fernando M. Pinguelo dated 8/26/2011 re: Counsel for plaintiff requests a 2 week extension of the present August 29th deadline until September 12, 2011 to restore the case to the active docket. ENDORSEMENT: So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 8/26/11) (js)
	Request

75	Filed: 7/28/2011, Entered: 7/28/2011	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Richard J. Sullivan from Howard H. Weller dated 7/27/2011 re: Counsel respectfully request that the Court extend, for one more month, the present deadline of July 29, 2011 (to August 29, 2011) to restore this case to the active calendar. ENDORSEMENT: So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 7/27/2011) (jfe)
	Request

74	Filed: 6/24/2011, Entered: 6/24/2011	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Richard J. Sullivan from Howard H. Weller dated 6/23/2011 re: I am counsel to defendants Taylor Swift, Scott Swift and Andrea Swift in the above referenced action. We are pleased to report that counsel for the parties continue to work towards finalizing a written resolution to this matter and expect to present it for final client comment and approval. We jointly respectfully request that he Court extend, for another 30 days, the present deadline of June 29, 2011 (to July 29, 2011) to restore this case to the active calendar. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 6/23/2011) (mbe)


73	Filed: 5/27/2011, Entered: 5/27/2011	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Richard J. Sullivan from Fernando Pinguelo dated 5/26/11 re: Request for an additional 30 days to finalize settlement. ENDORSEMENT: So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 5/26/11) (cd)
	Request

72	Filed: 4/25/2011, Entered: 4/26/2011	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Richard J. Sullivan from Fernsndo M. Pinguelo dated April 25, 2011 re: I am writing on behalf of my client Plaintiff Dan Dymtrow and on behalf of counsel for Defendants. Pursuant to Your Honor's Order dated March 31, 2011, the above-referenced action has been dismissed, subject to restoration to the active calendar upon application by letter to the Court within thirty (30) days. ENDORSEMENT: SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 4/25/2011) (jmi)
	Request

71	Filed: 3/31/2011, Entered: 4/1/2011	Order of Dismissal
	ORDER: Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case is dismissed with prejudice but without costs. However, within thirty (30) days ofthe date of this Order, any party may apply by letter to restore this action to the calendar of the undersigned. Upon receipt of such a letter, this action will be restored. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 3/31/2011) (jfe)
	Request

70	Filed: 1/28/2011, Entered: 1/28/2011	Case Management Plan
	REVISED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to disposition of this case by a Magistrate Judge, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). No additional parties may be joined except with leave of the Court. Amended pleadings may not be filed except with leave of the Court. Initial disclosures pursuant to Rule 26(a)(1) shall be completed no later than March 22, 2010. All fact discovery is to be completed no later than April 5, 2011. Initial requests for production of documents shall be served by March 31, 2010. Initial set of Interrogatories shall be served by March 31, 2010. Depositions shall be completed by April 5, 2011. Requests to Admit shall be served no later than May 28, 2010. Experts of Plaintiff: May 23, 2011. Expert(s) of Defendants: June 28, 2011. All discovery, including expert discovery and depositions of experts, shall be completed by July 19, 2011. The Court will conduct a post-discovery conference on 08/05/2011 at 11:00 a.m. If either party contemplates a motion, the post-discovery conference will function as a pre-motion conference. Pre-motion letters are to be submitted by 07/19/2011. Referral to a Magistrate Judge for settlement discussions. The parties are to contact Magistrate Judge Pitman by April 20, 2010. Parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of trial is one to two weeks. The parties are advised that no further requests for extension shall be granted absent truly compelling circumstances. SO ORDERED. Deposition due by 4/5/2011. Discovery due by 7/19/2011. Status Conference set for 8/5/2011 at 11:00 AM before Judge Richard J. Sullivan. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 1/27/2011) (lnl)
	Request

69	Filed: 11/5/2010, Entered: 11/8/2010	transcript
	TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on 10/12/2010 before Judge Richard J. Sullivan. (dnd)


68	Filed: 11/4/2010, Entered: 11/4/2010	Order
	ORDER Plaintiff's discovery requests pertaining to the 2007 Contract are HEREBY DENIED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 11/03/10) (jmi)
	Request

67	Filed: 11/4/2010, Entered: 11/4/2010	Order
	ORDER sanctions will not be imposed by the Court. Plaintiffs counsel is ordered to fully comply with the Court's Individual Practices, ECF Rules, and any other applicable rules in his future conduct before the Court. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 11/03/10) (jmi)
	Request

66	Filed: 11/2/2010, Entered: 11/2/2010	Declaration
	DECLARATION of Howard H. Weller re: [61] Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,. Document filed by Andrea Swift, Scott Swift, Taylor Swift. (Weller, Howard)
	Request

65	Filed: 10/26/2010, Entered: 10/26/2010	Affidavit
	AFFIDAVIT of Fernando M. Pinguelo re: [61] Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,. Document filed by Daniel Dymtrow. (Pinguelo, Fernando)
	Request

64	Filed: 10/19/2010, Entered: 10/20/2010	Case Management Plan
	REVISED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to disposition of this case by a Magistrate Judge, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 636(c). All fact discovery is to be completed no later than 2/4/11. Depositions shall be completed by 2/4/11; All discovery, including expert discovery and depositions of experts, shall be completed by 5/20/11; The Court will conduct a post-discovery conference on 6/3/11 at 9:30 a.m. If either party contemplates a motion, the post-discovery conference will function as a pre-motion conference. Pre-motion letters are to be submitted by 5/20/11; (Deposition due by 5/20/2011. Discovery due by 5/20/2011). Referral to a Magistrate Judge for settlement discussions. The parties are to contact Magistrate Judge Pitman by April 20, 2010. Parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of trial is one to two weeks. Pre-Motion Conference set for 6/3/2011 at 09:30 AM before Judge Richard J. Sullivan. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 10/19/10) (djc)
	Request

63	Filed: 10/19/2010, Entered: 10/20/2010	transcript
	TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on October 12, 2010 3:00 p.m. before Judge Richard J. Sullivan. (ajc)


61	Filed: 10/14/2010, Entered: 10/14/2010	Order
	ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT by no later than October 26, 2010, Plaintiff's counsel shall show cause why sanctions should not be imposed on him for violating Rules 18.1 and 18.2 of the Southern District of New York Electronic Case Filing Rules and Instructions, and this Court's Individual Practices. In addition to providing an explanation for his conduct, Plaintiff's counsel must describe with particularity the relative timing of his submissions and his contacts with the media. Defendant's response, if any, is due by November 2, 2010. (Responses due by 11/2/2010); (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 10/14/10) (djc) Modified on 10/15/2010 (djc).


62	Filed: 10/13/2010, Entered: 10/14/2010	Order
	ORDER. As stated on the record at the October 12, 2010 conference, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Defendant will produce the following documents to Plaintiff: 1. The contract between Taylor Swift and Big Machine Records, LLC (the "BMR Contract") believed to be signed in March 2006 and drafts of the same. 2. Documents relating to the negotiations undertaken by Taylor Swift or on her behalf in relation to the BMR Contract up to and including the date of execution of the contract. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT Defendant will submit copies of the 2004 publishing agreement between Taylor Swift and Sony/ATV and the 2008 publishing agreement between the same parties for in camera review to the Court no later than October 19, 2010. The Court reserves judgment on Plaintiff's discovery request of the 2008 Sony/ATV publishing agreement and related documents. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT Plaintiff will produce to Defendant all documents for the years 2002-2006 reflecting (i) any compensation Plaintiff received from persons employing Plaintiff in any managerial capacity or for whom he provided managerial services, and (ii) the amounts of time spent by Plaintiff in the course of providing these services for each person. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT all other requests for Court intervention in the discovery disputes set out in the parties' joint letter dated October 6, 2010 are DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT the parties will submit a joint proposed discovery schedule to the Court no later than October 19, 2010.(Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 10/13/10) (djc) Modified on 10/15/2010 (djc).
	Request

59	Filed: 10/8/2010, Entered: 10/8/2010	Order
	ORDER Oral Argument re discovery disputes set for 10/12/2010 at 03:00 PM before Judge Richard J. Sullivan. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 10/7/10) (cd)
	Request

60	Filed: 10/7/2010, Entered: 10/8/2010	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER: addressed to Judge Richard J. Sullivan from fernando M. Pinguelo dated 10/7/2010 re: Counsel for plaintiff requests that Your Honor order the removal of Document Number 58 titled "Status Report (Discovery Dispute)" from the ECF Case Docket so that the contents cannot be viewed by the public through the Pacer System. ENDORSEMENT: So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 10/7/2010) (js)
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	Filed: None, Entered: None	Note to Attorney Regarding the Filing of Letters - Error
	***NOTE TO ATTORNEY THAT THE ATTEMPTED FILING OF Document No. [58] HAS BEEN REJECTED. Note to Attorney Fernando M. Pinguelo : THE CLERK'S OFFICE DOES NOT ACCEPT LETTERS FOR FILING, either through ECF or otherwise, except where the judge has ordered that a particular letter be docketed. Letters may be sent directly to a judge. (KA)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Note Regarding Stricken Document
	***STRICKEN DOCUMENT. Deleted document number [58] from the case record. The document was stricken from this case pursuant to [60] Endorsed Letter,. (js)


57	Filed: 9/8/2010, Entered: 9/8/2010	Order
	ORDER. The Court is in receipt of two letters from Plaintiff's counsel seeking additional pages for a joint letter the parties intend to submit regarding a discovery dispute. The request is GRANTED. The parties may submit a single, fifteen-page joint letter concisely setting forth their discovery disputes. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 9/7/10) (djc)
	Request

	Filed: None, Entered: None	settlement conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman: Settlement (Follow up) Telephone Conference held on 7/19/2010; settlement unsuccessful. (mro)


56	Filed: 6/25/2010, Entered: 6/26/2010	Scheduling Order
	REVISED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to disposition of this case by a Magistrate Judge, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). Plaintiff: This case is to be tried to a jury. Defendants: This case is not be be tried to a jury. All fact discovery due by 10/15/2010. Deposition due by 10/15/2010. All discovery, including expert discovery and depositions of experts, due by 1/21/2011. Post-Discovery conference set for 2/11/2011 at 11:00 AM before Judge Richard J. Sullivan. Pre-motion letters are to be submitted by 1/28/2011. Referral to a Magistrate Judge for settlement discussions. The parties are to contact Magistrate Judge Pitman by 4/20/2010. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 6/25/2010) (tro)
	Request

	Filed: None, Entered: None	settlement conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman: Settlement Conference held on 5/4/2010; settlement unsuccessful. A follow up Telephone Conference set for 7/19/2010 at 04:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman. (mro)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Telephone Conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman: Telephone Settlement Conference held on 4/30/2010. Settlement conference set for 5/4/10 at 2pm. (mro)


55	Filed: 3/19/2010, Entered: 3/19/2010	transcript
	TRANSCRIPT of proceedings held on March 1, 2010 at 11:00 am before Judge Richard J. Sullivan. (eef)


54	Filed: 3/18/2010, Entered: 3/18/2010	Certificate of Service Other
	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Answer to Amended Complaint served on Daniel Dymtrow on 3/18/10. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (Weller, Howard)
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53	Filed: 3/18/2010, Entered: 3/18/2010	Answer to amended complaint
	ANSWER to Amended Complaint. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. Related document: [25] Amended Complaint filed by Daniel Dymtrow.(Weller, Howard)
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52	Filed: 3/17/2010, Entered: 3/18/2010	Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
	ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Settlement: The parties shall contact Judge Pitman no later than April 20, 2010 to arrange a settlement conference. Referred to Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 3/17/2010) (jfe)
	Request

51	Filed: 3/17/2010, Entered: 3/18/2010	Case Management Plan
	CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to disposition of this case by a Magistrate Judge. Plaintiff: This case is to be tried to a jury. Defendants: This case is not to be tried by a jury. Initial disclosures pursuant to Rule 26(a)(1) shall be completed no later than 3/22/2010. All fact discovery is to be completed no later than 7/16/2010. Initial requests for production of documents shall be served by 3/31/2010. Initial set of interrogatories shall be served by 3/31/2010. Depositions shall be completed by 7/16/2010. Requests to Admit shall be served no later than 5/28/2010. Expert of plaintiff: 9/1/2010. Expert(s) of defendants: 10/1/2010. All discovery including expert discovery and deposition of expert shall be completed by 10/8/2010. The Court will conduct a post-discovery conference on 10/27/2010 at 11:00 a.m. Pre-motion letters are to be submitted by 10/11/2010. Referral to a Magistrate Judge for settlement discussions. The parties are to contact MJ Pitman by 4/20/2010. Parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of trial is one to two weeks. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 3/17/2010) (jfe)
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	Filed: None, Entered: None	Telephone Conference
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard J. Sullivan: Telephone Conference held on 3/17/2010. Parties present on telephone and court reporter present. The entered the parties Case Management Plan as modified. (mro)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	***Set/Reset Deadlines
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 4/20/2010. (jfe)


50	Filed: 3/16/2010, Entered: 3/16/2010	Order
	ORDER that the parties shall appear for a telephone conference on 3/17/10 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the proposed case management plan and whether meditation or settlement discussions would be helpful at this juncture. The parties shall join together on a common line and then call Chambers at (212) 805-0264. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 3/15/10) (dle)
	Request

49	Filed: 3/12/2010, Entered: 3/12/2010	Stipulation and Order
	STIPULATION AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the undersigned, that the time within which defendants Taylor Swift, Scott Swift and Andrea Swift shall answer the Amended Complaint dated December 22, 2008 is extended to and including March 18, 2010. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 3/12/2010) (jfe)
	Request

48	Filed: 3/2/2010, Entered: 3/2/2010	Order on Motion to Dismiss
	ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT Defendants Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, and Andrea Swifts' motion to dismiss the first cause of action for unjust enrichment is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT Defendants' motions to dismiss Claims Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, and Seven of the Amended Complaint are GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT the remaining parties shall submit a joint case management plan and a status letter no later than March 15, 2010, a template of which can be found on the Court's website.. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 3/1/2010) (jfe)
	Request

	Filed: None, Entered: None	***Set/Reset Deadlines
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 3/15/2010. (jfe)


47	Filed: 2/24/2010, Entered: 2/24/2010	Notice of Appearance
	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Richard Jack Schachter on behalf of Daniel Dymtrow (Schachter, Richard)
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46	Filed: 2/17/2010, Entered: 2/18/2010	Order
	ORDER, Oral Argument set for 3/1/2010 at 11:00 AM before Judge Richard J. Sullivan. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 2/16/10) (cd)


45	Filed: 6/3/2009, Entered: 6/3/2009	Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion
	REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [36] FIRST MOTION to Dismiss The Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (Djordjevich, Christina)
	Request

44	Filed: 6/3/2009, Entered: 6/3/2009	Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion
	REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [32] MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint.. Document filed by Scott Borchetta, Big Machine Records, LLC. (Davis, Jonathan)
	Request

43	Filed: 5/15/2009, Entered: 5/15/2009	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Richard J. Sullivan from Jonathan Davis dated 5/14/09 re: counsel for defendants request that the Borchetta defendants be afforded the same extensions granted to the Swift Defendants.. ENDORSEMENT: Request Granted. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 5/14/09) (dle)
	Request

	Filed: None, Entered: None	set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings
	Set/Reset Deadlines as to [32] MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint.. Replies due by 6/3/2009. (dle)


42	Filed: 5/14/2009, Entered: 5/14/2009	Order
	ORDER: Accordingly, the Court hereby grants the Swift Defendants permission to submit a fifteen-page reply brief, which shall be filed and served by 6/3/09. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 5/14/09) (tro)
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41	Filed: 5/11/2009, Entered: 5/11/2009	Reply Memorandum of Law in Oppisition to Motion
	REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: [36] FIRST MOTION to Dismiss The Amended Complaint., [32] MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint.. Document filed by Daniel Dymtrow. (Pinguelo, Fernando)
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40	Filed: 4/21/2009, Entered: 4/21/2009	Notice of change of address
	NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Christina Elizabeth Djordjevich on behalf of Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. New Address: Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, 12 E. 49th Street, 30th Floor, New York, New York, 10017, (212) 509-3900. (Djordjevich, Christina)
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39	Filed: 4/21/2009, Entered: 4/21/2009	Notice of Appearance
	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christina Elizabeth Djordjevich on behalf of Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift (Djordjevich, Christina)
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38	Filed: 3/20/2009, Entered: 3/20/2009	Declaration in Support of Motion
	DECLARATION of Howard H. Weller in Support re: [36] FIRST MOTION to Dismiss The Amended Complaint.. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (Weller, Howard)
	Request

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37	Filed: 3/20/2009, Entered: 3/20/2009	Memorandum of Law
	FIRST MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [36] FIRST MOTION to Dismiss The Amended Complaint.. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (Weller, Howard)
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36	Filed: 3/20/2009, Entered: 3/20/2009, Terminated: 3/2/2010	Motion to Dismiss
	FIRST MOTION to Dismiss The Amended Complaint. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift.(Weller, Howard)
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35	Filed: 3/18/2009, Entered: 3/18/2009	Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement
	RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Big Machine Records, LLC.(Davis, Jonathan)
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34	Filed: 3/18/2009, Entered: 3/18/2009	Memorandum of Law
	MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [32] MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint.. Document filed by Scott Borchetta, Big Machine Records, LLC. (Davis, Jonathan)
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33	Filed: 3/18/2009, Entered: 3/18/2009	Declaration in Support of Motion
	DECLARATION of Jonathan D. Davis in Support re: [32] MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint.. Document filed by Scott Borchetta, Big Machine Records, LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit, # (2) Exhibit, # (3) Exhibit, # (4) Exhibit, # (5) Exhibit)(Davis, Jonathan) Attachment 1 Exhibit Attachment 2 Exhibit Attachment 3 Exhibit Attachment 4 Exhibit Attachment 5 Exhibit


32	Filed: 3/18/2009, Entered: 3/18/2009, Terminated: 3/2/2010	Motion to Dismiss
	MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint. Document filed by Scott Borchetta, Big Machine Records, LLC.(Davis, Jonathan)
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31	Filed: 3/5/2009, Entered: 3/5/2009	Stipulation and Order
	STIPULATION AND ORDER: (1) Defendants shall have until March 20, 2009 to serve their motions to dismiss the Amended Complaint; (2) Plaintiff shall have until May 11, 2009 to serve his memoranda of law in opposition to Defendants' motions to dismiss; and (3) Defendants shall have until May 29, 2009 to serve their reply memoranda of law in support of their motions to dismiss the Amended Complaint. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 3/5/09) (db)
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30	Filed: 2/13/2009, Entered: 2/17/2009	Stipulation and Order
	STIPULATION AND ORDER: It is hereby stipulated and agreed as follows: Defendants shall have until March 13, 2009 to serve their motions to dismiss the Amended Complaint. Plaintiff shall have until May 4, 2009 to serve his memoranda of law in opposition to Defendants' motions to dismiss. Defendants shall have until May 29, 2009 to serve their reply memoranda of law in support of their motions to dismiss the Amended Complaint. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 2/13/2009) (jfe)
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29	Filed: 2/10/2009, Entered: 2/10/2009	Order
	ORDER: The parties shall jointly submit, by 2/16/09, a proposed briefing schedule for all Defendants' consolidated motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint. The briefing schedule for the motion to dismiss contemplated by Defendant Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, and Andrea Swift (Doc. No. 27), is hereby adjourned until further notice. The court will adopt a revised briefing schedule for the consolidated motion to dismiss based on the parties' joint stipulation. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 2/9/09) (tro)
	Request

28	Filed: 1/27/2009, Entered: 1/27/2009	summons returned executed
	SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Amended Complaint served. Scott Borchetta served on 1/14/2009, answer due 2/3/2009; Big Machine Records, LLC served on 1/14/2009, answer due 2/3/2009. Service was accepted by Harry Lyons, Assistant to Scott Borchetta and assistant to the president of Big Machine Records. Document filed by Daniel Dymtrow. (Attachments: # (1) Affidavit Return of Service-Declaration of Server re Big Machine Records, # (2) Affidavit Return of Service & Declaration of Server re Scott Borchetta)(Pinguelo, Fernando)
	Request

27	Filed: 1/21/2009, Entered: 1/21/2009	Order
	ORDER: The parties' request is GRANTED, and the Court hereby adopts the following schedule: The Swift Defendants shall file and serve their motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint by February 17, 2009. Plaintiffs opposition shall be filed and served by March 16, 2009. The Swift Defendants' reply, if any, shall be filed and served by March 31, 2009. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 1/20/09) (js)
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26	Filed: 12/29/2008, Entered: 12/29/2008	Order on Motion to Dismiss
	ORDER denying [18] Motion to Dismiss. Before the Court is Plaintiffs motion for reconsideration, filed on December 24, 2008. the motion to dismiss Plaintiffs initial Complaint filed by Defendants Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, and Andrea Swift is DENIED without prejudice. Upon proper service, should those Defendants wish to move to dismiss the Amended Complaint on the same grounds, they may renew the motion by submitting a letter to the Court. Otherwise, all Defendants' time to answer or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint : shall be governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure based on the date that Plaintiff effects service, and all parties are directed to submit pre-motion letters in compliance with Rule 2. A of my Individual Practices in connection. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 12/29/2008) (tve)
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25	Filed: 12/23/2008, Entered: 12/24/2008	Amended Complaint
	AMENDED COMPLAINT amending [1] Complaint against Scott Borchetta, Big Machine Records, LLC, Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. Document filed by Daniel Dymtrow. Related document: [1] Complaint filed by Daniel Dymtrow.(dle)


24	Filed: 5/22/2008, Entered: 5/22/2008	Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion
	FIRST REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [18] MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint.. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (Weller, Howard)


23	Filed: 5/15/2008, Entered: 5/15/2008	Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion
	MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: [18] MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint.. Document filed by Daniel Dymtrow. (Pinguelo, Fernando)


22	Filed: 5/15/2008, Entered: 5/15/2008	Declaration in Opposition to Motion
	DECLARATION of Daniel Dymtrow in Opposition re: [18] MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint.. Document filed by Daniel Dymtrow. (Pinguelo, Fernando)
	Request

21	Filed: 4/15/2008, Entered: 4/15/2008	Certificate of Service Other
	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Notice of Motion to Dismiss the Complaint, Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss the Complaint, Declaration of Howard H. Weller served on Daniel Dymtrow on 4/15/08. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (Weller, Howard)


20	Filed: 4/15/2008, Entered: 4/15/2008	Declaration in Support of Motion
	DECLARATION of Howard H. Weller in Support re: [18] MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint.. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit, # (2) Exhibit)(Weller, Howard)


19	Filed: 4/15/2008, Entered: 4/15/2008	Memorandum of Law
	FIRST MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: [18] MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint. . Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (Weller, Howard)


18	Filed: 4/15/2008, Entered: 4/15/2008, Terminated: 12/29/2008	Motion to Dismiss
	MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. Responses due by 5/15/2008(Weller, Howard)


17	Filed: 4/15/2008, Entered: 4/15/2008	Notice of Appearance
	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Howard Harvey Weller on behalf of Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift (Weller, Howard)


16	Filed: 4/9/2008, Entered: 4/9/2008	Order
	ORDER at a pre-motion conference held before the Court on April 8, 2008, the following scheduling order was established for Defendants' proposed motion to dismiss: Defendants shall file the motion to dismiss no later than April 15, 2008. Plaintiff shall file his opposition no later than May 15, 2008. Defendants' reply brief, if needed, is due no later than May 22, 2008. If Defendants choose not to file a reply brief, Defendants are directed to send a letter the Court, to be received no later than May 22, 2008, informing the Court that no reply brief will be filed. SO ORDERED. ( Motions due by 4/15/2008, Responses due by 5/15/2008, Replies due by 5/22/2008.) (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 4/8/2008) (jmi)


15	Filed: 4/2/2008, Entered: 4/2/2008	Notice of Appearance
	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Vivek V. Gupta on behalf of Daniel Dymtrow (Gupta, Vivek)


14	Filed: 3/28/2008, Entered: 3/31/2008	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Richard J. Sullivan from Paul V. LiCalsi dated 3/27/2008 re: We do not agree with plaintiff's premise that any default has occurred in this case, in that defendants motion was timely filed under the F.R.C.P., and decline to sign plaintiffs proffered order. ENDORSEMENT: The April 11, 2008 Conference will proceed as previously scheduled. Plaintiffs shall submit a letter not to exceed 3 pages by April 3, 2008, responding to the defendants March 21, 2008. Letter and explaining plaintiff's default alleg-action. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 3/28/2008) (jpo)


13	Filed: 3/26/2008, Entered: 3/27/2008	Endorsed Letter
	ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Richard J. Sullivan from Paul V. LiCalsi dated 3/21/08 re: Counsel for Defendants write 1) to apologize to the Court for their inadvertent failure to comply with Your Honor's Individual Practice Rule 2.A requiring a pre-motion conference prior to their filing a motion to dismiss and 2) to belatedly ask for such a conference for defendants' motion which was filed under ECF system on the night of 3/20/08. ENDORSEMENT: Plaintiff shall respond to this letter by March 28, 2008. The parties shall appear for a pre-motion conference on April 11, 2008 at 11AM. ( Pre-Motion Conference set for 4/11/2008 at 11:00 AM before Judge Richard J. Sullivan.) (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 3/25/08) (tro)


12	Filed: 3/25/2008, Entered: 3/26/2008	Order on Motion to Dismiss
	ORDER terminating [7] Motion to Dismiss. The Defendant's motion to dismiss is denied without prejudice for failure to comply with the Court's individual practices and the Local Rules of this District. The Clerk of the Court is directed to terminate the motion docketed as document #7. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 3/24/2008) (jmi)


11	Filed: 3/21/2008, Entered: 3/21/2008	Declaration in Support of Motion
	DECLARATION of Paul V. LiCalsi in Support re: [7] FIRST MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint.. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A-B, # (2) Exhibit C-D)(LiCalsi, Paul)


10	Filed: 3/21/2008, Entered: 3/21/2008	Declaration in Support of Motion
	FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - DECLARATION of Paul V. LiCalsi in Support re: [7] FIRST MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A-D)(LiCalsi, Paul) Modified on 3/21/2008 (jar).


9	Filed: 3/21/2008, Entered: 3/21/2008	Declaration in Support
	FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - DECLARATION of Paul V. LiCalsi in Support. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (LiCalsi, Paul) Modified on 3/21/2008 (jar).


--	Filed: 3/21/2008, Entered: 3/21/2008	Note to Attorney to Re-File Document - Deficient D
	***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY ERROR. Note to Attorney Paul V. LiCalsi to RE-FILE Document [10] Declaration in Support of Motion. ERROR(S): Exhibits must be included as attachments to the document they are supporting. (jar)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Notice to Attorney to Re-File Document - Deficient Docket Entry Error
	***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY ERROR. Note to Attorney Paul V. LiCalsi to RE-FILE Document [10] Declaration in Support of Motion. ERROR(S): Exhibits must be included as attachments to the document they are supporting. (jar)


--	Filed: 3/21/2008, Entered: 3/21/2008	Note to Attorney to Re-File Document - Deficient D
	***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY ERROR. Note to Attorney Paul LiCalsi to RE-FILE Document [9] Declaration in Support. ERROR(S): Exhibits not attached to the Declaration. (jar)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Notice to Attorney to Re-File Document - Deficient Docket Entry Error
	***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY ERROR. Note to Attorney Paul LiCalsi to RE-FILE Document [9] Declaration in Support. ERROR(S): Exhibits not attached to the Declaration. (jar)


8	Filed: 3/20/2008, Entered: 3/20/2008	Memorandum of Law in Support
	FIRST MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support of Their Motion to Dismiss The Complaint. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (LiCalsi, Paul)


7	Filed: 3/20/2008, Entered: 3/20/2008, Terminated: 3/25/2008	Motion to Dismiss
	FIRST MOTION to Dismiss The Complaint. Document filed by Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. Responses due by 4/3/2008(LiCalsi, Paul)


6	Filed: 3/20/2008, Entered: 3/20/2008	Notice of change of address
	NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Paul V. LiCalsi on behalf of Taylor Swift. New Address: Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, 12 East 49th Street, 30th Fl, New York, New York, United States 10017, (212) 509-3900. (LiCalsi, Paul)


5	Filed: 3/13/2008, Entered: 3/13/2008	Order
	ORDER: Status Conference set for 4/11/2008 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 21C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Richard J. Sullivan. By 4pm on 4/7/08, the parties shall jointly submit a status letter, not to exceed five (5) pages. In addition, the parties are directed to complete the Case Management Plan and Order and submit it to the Court not later than 4pm on 4/7/08. (Signed by Judge Richard J. Sullivan on 3/12/08) (tro)


4	Filed: 1/17/2008, Entered: 1/17/2008	waiver of service executed
	WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Scott Swift waiver sent on 12/18/2007, answer due 2/16/2008. Document filed by Daniel Dymtrow. (Pinguelo, Fernando)


3	Filed: 1/17/2008, Entered: 1/17/2008	waiver of service executed
	WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Andrea Swift waiver sent on 12/18/2007, answer due 2/16/2008. Document filed by Daniel Dymtrow. (Pinguelo, Fernando)


2	Filed: 1/17/2008, Entered: 1/17/2008	waiver of service executed
	WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Taylor Swift waiver sent on 12/18/2007, answer due 2/16/2008. Document filed by Daniel Dymtrow. (Pinguelo, Fernando)


1	Filed: 12/14/2007, Entered: 12/17/2007	Complaint
	COMPLAINT against Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 636117)Document filed by Daniel Dymtrow.(jpo) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/18/2007: # (1) Exhibit) (mbe).


--	Filed: 12/14/2007, Entered: 12/17/2007	Case Designated ECF.
	Case Designated ECF. (jpo)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Case Designated ECF.
	Case Designated ECF. (jpo)


--	Filed: 12/14/2007, Entered: 12/17/2007	Case Designation
	Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman is so designated. (jpo)


	Filed: None, Entered: None	Case Designation
	Magistrate Judge Henry B. Pitman is so designated. (jpo)


--	Filed: 12/14/2007, Entered: 12/17/2007	Summons Issued
	SUMMONS ISSUED as to Taylor Swift, Scott Swift, Andrea Swift. (jpo)

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