Authors Guild et al v. OpenAI Inc. et al

Federal Civil Lawsuit New York Southern District Court, Case No. 1:23-cv-08292-SHS
District Judge Sidney H. Stein, presiding
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No Logo Author's Guild, Plaintiff

Represented by Unknown Firm

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

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Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Christina Baker Kline, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo David Baldacci, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Douglas Preston, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Elin Hilderbrand, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo George R.R. Martin, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo George Saunders, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Jodi Picoult, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo John Grisham, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Jonathan Franzen, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Mary Bly, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Maya Shanbhag Lang, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Michael Connelly, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Rachel Vail, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Roxana Robinson, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Scott Turow, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Sylvia Day, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
No Logo Victor LaValle, Plaintiff

Represented by Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space CeCe Cole +1 212 974 7474 ccole@cdas.com
Space Scott Jonathan Sholder +1 212 974 7474 ssholder@cdas.com

Represented by Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP

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Space Ian R. Bensberg +1 415 956 1000 +1 415 956 1008 ibensberg@lchb.com
Space Wesley Dozier +1 615 600 4780 wdozier@lchb.com
Space Rachel Geman , +1 212 355 9500 +1 212 355 9592 rgeman@lchb.com
v.
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Corporation, Defendant
Officer/Director, Greenfield Online Inc.
Officer/Director, Crisp Acquisition Corp
Officer/Director, Devry Inc.
Facebook, Inc. Officer/Director, Facebook, Inc.
Officer/Director, Visiocorp
Officer/Director, Immersion Corp
Officer/Director, Avanade Inc.
Officer/Director, Acies Acquisition Corp.

Represented by Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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Space Christopher Cariello +1 212 506 3778 ccariello@orrick.com
Space Annette Louise Hurst +1 415 773 4585 +1 415 773 5759 ahurst@orrick.com
Space Marc R Shapiro +1 212 506 3546 mrshapiro@orrick.com
OAI Corporation, LLC OAI Corporation, LLC, Defendant

Represented by Latham & Watkins LLP

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Space Sarang Damle +1 202 637 2200 +1 202 637 2201 sy.damle@lw.com
Space Andrew Gass +1 415 395 8806 andrew.gass@lw.com
Space Allison Levine Stillman +1 212 906 1200 +1 212 751 4864 alli.stillman@lw.com
Space Joseph Richard Wetzel, Jr., +1 415 391 0600 joe.wetzel@lw.com

Represented by Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joseph C. Gratz +1 415 268 7000 +1 415 268 7522 JGratz@mofo.com
OpenAI Global, LLC OpenAI Global, LLC, Defendant

Represented by Latham & Watkins LLP

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Space Sarang Damle +1 202 637 2200 +1 202 637 2201 sy.damle@lw.com
Space Andrew Gass +1 415 395 8806 andrew.gass@lw.com
Space Allison Levine Stillman +1 212 906 1200 +1 212 751 4864 alli.stillman@lw.com
Space Joseph Richard Wetzel, Jr., +1 415 391 0600 joe.wetzel@lw.com

Represented by Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joseph C. Gratz +1 415 268 7000 +1 415 268 7522 JGratz@mofo.com
OpenAI GP, LLC OpenAI GP, LLC, Defendant

Represented by Latham & Watkins LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Sarang Damle +1 202 637 2200 +1 202 637 2201 sy.damle@lw.com
Space Andrew Gass +1 415 395 8806 andrew.gass@lw.com
Space Allison Levine Stillman +1 212 906 1200 +1 212 751 4864 alli.stillman@lw.com
Space Joseph Richard Wetzel, Jr., +1 415 391 0600 joe.wetzel@lw.com

Represented by Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joseph C. Gratz +1 415 268 7000 +1 415 268 7522 JGratz@mofo.com
OpenAI Holdings, LLC OpenAI Holdings, LLC, Defendant

Represented by Latham & Watkins LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Sarang Damle +1 202 637 2200 +1 202 637 2201 sy.damle@lw.com
Space Andrew Gass +1 415 395 8806 andrew.gass@lw.com
Space Allison Levine Stillman +1 212 906 1200 +1 212 751 4864 alli.stillman@lw.com
Space Joseph Richard Wetzel, Jr., +1 415 391 0600 joe.wetzel@lw.com

Represented by Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joseph C. Gratz +1 415 268 7000 +1 415 268 7522 JGratz@mofo.com
OpenAI, Inc. OpenAI, Inc., Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Allison Levine Stillman +1 212 906 1200 +1 212 751 4864 alli.stillman@lw.com
Space Joseph Richard Wetzel, Jr., +1 415 391 0600 joe.wetzel@lw.com

Represented by Latham & Watkins LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Sarang Damle +1 202 637 2200 +1 202 637 2201 sy.damle@lw.com
Space Andrew Gass +1 415 395 8806 andrew.gass@lw.com

Represented by Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joseph C. Gratz +1 415 268 7000 +1 415 268 7522 JGratz@mofo.com
OpenAI LLC OpenAI LLC, Defendant

Represented by Latham & Watkins LLP

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Space Sarang Damle +1 202 637 2200 +1 202 637 2201 sy.damle@lw.com
Space Andrew Gass +1 415 395 8806 andrew.gass@lw.com
Space Allison Levine Stillman +1 212 906 1200 +1 212 751 4864 alli.stillman@lw.com
Space Joseph Richard Wetzel, Jr., +1 415 391 0600 joe.wetzel@lw.com

Represented by Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joseph C. Gratz +1 415 268 7000 +1 415 268 7522 JGratz@mofo.com
OpenAI, LP OpenAI, LP, Defendant

Represented by Latham & Watkins LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Sarang Damle +1 202 637 2200 +1 202 637 2201 sy.damle@lw.com
Space Andrew Gass +1 415 395 8806 andrew.gass@lw.com
Space Allison Levine Stillman +1 212 906 1200 +1 212 751 4864 alli.stillman@lw.com
Space Joseph Richard Wetzel, Jr., +1 415 391 0600 joe.wetzel@lw.com

Represented by Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joseph C. Gratz +1 415 268 7000 +1 415 268 7522 JGratz@mofo.com
OpenAI Opco, LLC OpenAI Opco, LLC, Defendant

Represented by Latham & Watkins LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Sarang Damle +1 202 637 2200 +1 202 637 2201 sy.damle@lw.com
Space Andrew Gass +1 415 395 8806 andrew.gass@lw.com
Space Allison Levine Stillman +1 212 906 1200 +1 212 751 4864 alli.stillman@lw.com
Space Joseph Richard Wetzel, Jr., +1 415 391 0600 joe.wetzel@lw.com

Represented by Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joseph C. Gratz +1 415 268 7000 +1 415 268 7522 JGratz@mofo.com
No Logo OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC, Defendant

Represented by Latham & Watkins LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Sarang Damle +1 202 637 2200 +1 202 637 2201 sy.damle@lw.com
Space Andrew Gass +1 415 395 8806 andrew.gass@lw.com
Space Allison Levine Stillman +1 212 906 1200 +1 212 751 4864 alli.stillman@lw.com
Space Joseph Richard Wetzel, Jr., +1 415 391 0600 joe.wetzel@lw.com

Represented by Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joseph C. Gratz +1 415 268 7000 +1 415 268 7522 JGratz@mofo.com
OpenAI Startup Fund I, L.P. OpenAI Startup Fund I, L.P., Defendant

Represented by Latham & Watkins LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Sarang Damle +1 202 637 2200 +1 202 637 2201 sy.damle@lw.com
Space Andrew Gass +1 415 395 8806 andrew.gass@lw.com
Space Allison Levine Stillman +1 212 906 1200 +1 212 751 4864 alli.stillman@lw.com
Space Joseph Richard Wetzel, Jr., +1 415 391 0600 joe.wetzel@lw.com

Represented by Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joseph C. Gratz +1 415 268 7000 +1 415 268 7522 JGratz@mofo.com
No Logo OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC, Defendant

Represented by Latham & Watkins LLP

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Space Sarang Damle +1 202 637 2200 +1 202 637 2201 sy.damle@lw.com
Space Andrew Gass +1 415 395 8806 andrew.gass@lw.com
Space Allison Levine Stillman +1 212 906 1200 +1 212 751 4864 alli.stillman@lw.com
Space Joseph Richard Wetzel, Jr., +1 415 391 0600 joe.wetzel@lw.com

Represented by Morrison & Foerster, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Joseph C. Gratz +1 415 268 7000 +1 415 268 7522 JGratz@mofo.com
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Filed 9/19/2023
Jury Demand Plaintiff
Demand
Nature of Suit 820 - Property Rights: Copyright
Cause Section 17 U.S.C. § 501 Copyright Infringement
Jurisdiction Federal Question
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County NewYork
Terminated
Origin 1
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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERNECE held on 11/29/2023 before Judge Sidney H. Stein. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Sharonda Jones, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 1/5/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/16/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/14/2024..(McGuirk, Kelly)
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Blank 43 Filed: 12/11/2023, Entered: 12/11/2023 Order on Motion to appear pro hac viceCourt Filing
ORDER granting [38] Motion for Wesley J. Dozier to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Sidney H. Stein)(Text Only Order) (lab)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. [35] MOTION for Ian R. Bensberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (va)
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Legal Document 42 Filed: 12/6/2023, Entered: 12/6/2023 Summons issued
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Microsoft Corporation..(pc)
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Legal Document 41 Filed: 12/5/2023, Entered: 12/5/2023 Request for Issuance of Summons
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Microsoft Corporation, re: [40] Amended Complaint,,,. Document filed by Authors Guild, David Baldacci, Mary Bly, Michael Connelly, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Christina Baker Kline, Victor LaValle, Maya Shanbhag Lang, George R.R. Martin, Jodi Picoult, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, George Saunders, Scott Turow, Rachel Vail..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 40 Filed: 12/5/2023, Entered: 12/5/2023 Amended Complaint
AMENDED COMPLAINT amending [1] Complaint,, [39] Amended Complaint,,, against Microsoft Corporation, OAI Corporation LLC, OpenAI GP LLC, OpenAI Global LLC, OpenAI Holdings LLC, OpenAI Inc., OpenAI LLC, OpenAI OpCo LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund I LP, OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Victor LaValle, John Grisham, Scott Turow, David Baldacci, Authors Guild, Rachel Vail, George Saunders, Jodi Picoult, Jonathan Franzen, Mary Bly, Christina Baker Kline, George R.R. Martin, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, Elin Hilderbrand, Michael Connelly, Maya Shanbhag Lang, Sylvia Day. Related document: [1] Complaint,, [39] Amended Complaint,,,. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Plaintiff Registrations).(Geman, Rachel)
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Rachel Geman to RE-FILE Document No. [39] Amended Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the pleading is not correct; the PDF must be titled to correspond with the event type used (Amended Complaint). Re-file the pleading using the event type Amended Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (jgo)
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Legal Document 39 Filed: 12/4/2023, Entered: 12/4/2023 Amended Complaint
FILING ERROR DEFICIENT PLEADING - PDF ERROR - AMENDED COMPLAINT amending [1] Complaint,, against OAI Corporation LLC, OpenAI GP LLC, OpenAI Global LLC, OpenAI Holdings LLC, OpenAI Inc., OpenAI LLC, OpenAI OpCo LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund I LP, OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC, Microsoft Corporation with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Victor LaValle, John Grisham, Scott Turow, David Baldacci, Authors Guild, Rachel Vail, George Saunders, Jodi Picoult, Jonathan Franzen, Mary Bly, Christina Baker Kline, George R.R. Martin, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, Elin Hilderbrand, Michael Connelly, Maya Shanbhag Lang, Sylvia Day. Related document: [1] Complaint,,. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Plaintiff Registrations).(Geman, Rachel) Modified on 12/5/2023 (jgo).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 38 Filed: 12/4/2023, Entered: 12/4/2023, Terminated: 12/11/2023 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
AMENDED MOTION for Wesley J. Dozier to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Authors Guild, David Baldacci, Mary Bly, Michael Connelly, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Christina Baker Kline, Victor LaValle, Maya Shanbhag Lang, George R.R. Martin, Jodi Picoult, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, George Saunders, Scott Turow, Rachel Vail. (Attachments: # (1) Affidavit of Wesley J. Dozier, # (2) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # (3) Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Dozier, Wesley)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. [37] MOTION for Wesley J. Dozier to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28640210. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff, [38] AMENDED MOTION for Wesley J. Dozier to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (va)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 37 Filed: 12/1/2023, Entered: 12/1/2023, Terminated: 12/1/2023 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FILER ERROR - (SEE DOCUMENT#38) - MOTION for Wesley J. Dozier to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28640210. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Authors Guild, David Baldacci, Mary Bly, Michael Connelly, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Christina Baker Kline, Victor LaValle, Maya Shanbhag Lang, George R.R. Martin, Jodi Picoult, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, Julian Sancton, George Saunders, Scott Turow, Rachel Vail. (Attachments: # (1) Affidavit of Wesley J. Dozier in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # (2) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # (3) Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Dozier, Wesley) Modified on 12/5/2023 (lb).
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Legal Document 36 Filed: 11/30/2023, Entered: 11/30/2023 OrderCourt Filing
ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. Discovery in this matter commenced on November 6, 2023; 2. Plaintiffs shall file an amended complaint on or before December 4, 2023; 3. The last day for defendants to answer or move in response to the amended complaint is January 12, 2024; 4. The last day for defendants to respond to the complaint in Julian Sancton v. Open AI Inc., 23-Cv-10211 is January 12, 2024; 5. The last day for the parties to file their positions on which should proceed first, summary judgment or class certification, is January 12, 2024; 6. The last day for plaintiffs to respond to any motion in response to the amended complaint is January 26, 2024; and 7. The reply to any motion is due on or before February 2, 2024. SO ORDERED. (Amended Pleadings due by 12/4/2023., Replies due by 2/2/2024., Responses due by 1/26/2024) (Signed by Judge Sidney H. Stein on 11/29/2023) (jca)
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Legal Document 35 Filed: 11/29/2023, Entered: 11/29/2023 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
MOTION for Ian R. Bensberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Authors Guild, David Baldacci, Mary Bly, Michael Connelly, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Christina Baker Kline, Victor LaValle, Maya Shanbhag Lang, George R.R. Martin, Jodi Picoult, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, George Saunders, Scott Turow, Rachel Vail. (Attachments: # (1) Affidavit of Ian R. Bensberg in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # (2) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # (3) Proposed Order Granting Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Bensberg, Ian)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Pretrial Conference - Initial
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sidney H. Stein: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 11/29/2023. Counsel for all parties participated. (lab)
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Legal Document 34 Filed: 11/28/2023, Entered: 11/28/2023 Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Report
RULE 26(f) DISCOVERY PLAN REPORT.Document filed by Authors Guild, David Baldacci, Mary Bly, Michael Connelly, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Christina Baker Kline, Victor LaValle, Maya Shanbhag Lang, George R.R. Martin, Jodi Picoult, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, George Saunders, Scott Turow, Rachel Vail..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 33 Filed: 11/28/2023, Entered: 11/28/2023 LetterCourt Filing
LETTER addressed to Judge Sidney H. Stein from J. Craig Smyser dated November 28, 2023 re: Recently-Filed Sancton Action and Nov. 29 Pre-Trial Conference. Document filed by Julian Sancton..(Smyser, Craig)
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Blank 32 Filed: 11/27/2023, Entered: 11/27/2023 Order on Motion to appear pro hac viceCourt Filing
ORDER granting [27] Motion for Andrew M. Gass to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Sidney H. Stein)(Text Only Order) (lab)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. [27] MOTION for Andrew M. Gass to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28609088. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (vba)
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Legal Document 31 Filed: 11/22/2023, Entered: 11/22/2023 Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Report
RULE 26(f) DISCOVERY PLAN REPORT.Document filed by Authors Guild, David Baldacci, Mary Bly, Michael Connelly, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Christina Baker Kline, Victor LaValle, Maya Shanbhag Lang, George R.R. Martin, Jodi Picoult, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, George Saunders, Scott Turow, Rachel Vail..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 30 Filed: 11/22/2023, Entered: 11/22/2023 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joseph Richard Wetzel, Jr on behalf of OAI Corporation LLC, OpenAI GP LLC, OpenAI Global LLC, OpenAI Holdings LLC, OpenAI Inc., OpenAI LLC, OpenAI LP, OpenAI OpCo LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund I LP, OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC..(Wetzel, Joseph)
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Legal Document 29 Filed: 11/22/2023, Entered: 11/22/2023 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Allison Levine Stillman on behalf of OAI Corporation LLC, OpenAI GP LLC, OpenAI Global LLC, OpenAI Holdings LLC, OpenAI Inc., OpenAI LLC, OpenAI LP, OpenAI OpCo LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund I LP, OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC..(Stillman, Allison)
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Legal Document 28 Filed: 11/22/2023, Entered: 11/22/2023 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sarang Damle on behalf of OAI Corporation LLC, OpenAI GP LLC, OpenAI Global LLC, OpenAI Holdings LLC, OpenAI Inc., OpenAI LLC, OpenAI LP, OpenAI OpCo LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund I LP, OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC..(Damle, Sarang)
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Legal Document 27 Filed: 11/22/2023, Entered: 11/22/2023, Terminated: 11/27/2023 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
MOTION for Andrew M. Gass to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28609088. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by OAI Corporation LLC, OpenAI GP LLC, OpenAI Global LLC, OpenAI Holdings LLC, OpenAI Inc., OpenAI LLC, OpenAI LP, OpenAI OpCo LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund I LP, OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Affidavit / Declaration of Andrew M. Gass in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, # (2) Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing, # (3) Proposed Order Granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice).(Gass, Andrew)
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Blank 26 Filed: 11/21/2023, Entered: 11/21/2023 Order on Motion to appear pro hac viceCourt Filing
ORDER granting [25] Motion for Joseph Charles Gratz to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Sidney H. Stein)(Text Only Order) (lab)
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Legal Document 25 Filed: 11/20/2023, Entered: 11/20/2023, Terminated: 11/21/2023 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
MOTION for Joseph Charles Gratz to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28593539. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by OAI Corporation LLC, OpenAI GP LLC, OpenAI Global LLC, OpenAI Holdings LLC, OpenAI Inc., OpenAI LLC, OpenAI LP, OpenAI OpCo LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund I LP, OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Affidavit of Joseph C. Gratz in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # (2) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # (3) Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Gratz, Joseph)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. [25] MOTION for Joseph Charles Gratz to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28593539. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (vba)
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Legal Document 24 Filed: 10/5/2023, Entered: 10/5/2023 Order for Initial Pretrial ConferenceCourt Filing
ORDER SCHEDULING INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 11/29/2023 at 03:30 PM in Courtroom 23A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Sidney H. Stein. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Sidney H. Stein on 10/5/2023) (jca)
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Legal Document 23 Filed: 10/5/2023, Entered: 10/5/2023 waiver of service executed
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. OpenAI GP LLC waiver sent on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Document filed by Victor LaValle; John Grisham; Scott Turow; David Baldacci; Authors Guild; Rachel Vail; George Saunders; Jodi Picoult; Jonathan Franzen; Mary Bly; Christina Baker Kline; George R.R. Martin; Douglas Preston; Roxana Robinson; Elin Hilderbrand; Michael Connelly; Maya Shanbhag Lang; Sylvia Day..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 22 Filed: 10/5/2023, Entered: 10/5/2023 waiver of service executed
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC waiver sent on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Document filed by Victor LaValle; John Grisham; Scott Turow; David Baldacci; Authors Guild; Rachel Vail; George Saunders; Jodi Picoult; Jonathan Franzen; Mary Bly; Christina Baker Kline; George R.R. Martin; Douglas Preston; Roxana Robinson; Elin Hilderbrand; Michael Connelly; Maya Shanbhag Lang; Sylvia Day..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 21 Filed: 10/4/2023, Entered: 10/5/2023 waiver of service executed
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC waiver sent on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Document filed by Victor LaValle; John Grisham; Scott Turow; David Baldacci; Authors Guild; Rachel Vail; George Saunders; Jodi Picoult; Jonathan Franzen; Mary Bly; Christina Baker Kline; George R.R. Martin; Douglas Preston; Roxana Robinson; Elin Hilderbrand; Michael Connelly; Maya Shanbhag Lang; Sylvia Day..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 20 Filed: 10/4/2023, Entered: 10/4/2023 waiver of service executed
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. OpenAI Startup Fund I LP waiver sent on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Document filed by Victor LaValle; John Grisham; Scott Turow; David Baldacci; Authors Guild; Rachel Vail; George Saunders; Jodi Picoult; Jonathan Franzen; Mary Bly; Christina Baker Kline; George R.R. Martin; Douglas Preston; Roxana Robinson; Elin Hilderbrand; Michael Connelly; Maya Shanbhag Lang; Sylvia Day..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 19 Filed: 10/4/2023, Entered: 10/4/2023 waiver of service executed
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. OpenAI Holdings LLC waiver sent on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Document filed by Victor LaValle; John Grisham; Scott Turow; David Baldacci; Authors Guild; Rachel Vail; George Saunders; Jodi Picoult; Jonathan Franzen; Mary Bly; Christina Baker Kline; George R.R. Martin; Douglas Preston; Roxana Robinson; Elin Hilderbrand; Michael Connelly; Maya Shanbhag Lang; Sylvia Day..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 18 Filed: 10/4/2023, Entered: 10/4/2023 waiver of service executed
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. OAI Corporation LLC waiver sent on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Document filed by Victor LaValle; John Grisham; Scott Turow; David Baldacci; Authors Guild; Rachel Vail; George Saunders; Jodi Picoult; Jonathan Franzen; Mary Bly; Christina Baker Kline; George R.R. Martin; Douglas Preston; Roxana Robinson; Elin Hilderbrand; Michael Connelly; Maya Shanbhag Lang; Sylvia Day..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 17 Filed: 10/4/2023, Entered: 10/4/2023 waiver of service executed
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. OpenAI Global LLC waiver sent on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Document filed by Victor LaValle; John Grisham; Scott Turow; David Baldacci; Authors Guild; Rachel Vail; George Saunders; Jodi Picoult; Jonathan Franzen; Mary Bly; Christina Baker Kline; George R.R. Martin; Douglas Preston; Roxana Robinson; Elin Hilderbrand; Michael Connelly; Maya Shanbhag Lang; Sylvia Day..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 16 Filed: 10/4/2023, Entered: 10/4/2023 waiver of service executed
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. OpenAI LLC waiver sent on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Document filed by Victor LaValle; John Grisham; Scott Turow; David Baldacci; Authors Guild; Rachel Vail; George Saunders; Jodi Picoult; Jonathan Franzen; Mary Bly; Christina Baker Kline; George R.R. Martin; Douglas Preston; Roxana Robinson; Elin Hilderbrand; Michael Connelly; Maya Shanbhag Lang; Sylvia Day..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 15 Filed: 10/4/2023, Entered: 10/4/2023 waiver of service executed
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. OpenAI LP waiver sent on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023; OpenAI OpCo LLC waiver sent on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Document filed by Victor LaValle; John Grisham; Scott Turow; David Baldacci; Authors Guild; Rachel Vail; George Saunders; Jodi Picoult; Jonathan Franzen; Mary Bly; Christina Baker Kline; George R.R. Martin; Douglas Preston; Roxana Robinson; Elin Hilderbrand; Michael Connelly; Maya Shanbhag Lang; Sylvia Day..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 14 Filed: 10/4/2023, Entered: 10/4/2023 waiver of service executed
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. OpenAI Inc. waiver sent on 10/3/2023, answer due 12/4/2023. Document filed by Victor LaValle; John Grisham; Scott Turow; David Baldacci; Authors Guild; Rachel Vail; George Saunders; Jodi Picoult; Jonathan Franzen; Mary Bly; Christina Baker Kline; George R.R. Martin; Douglas Preston; Roxana Robinson; Elin Hilderbrand; Michael Connelly; Maya Shanbhag Lang; Sylvia Day..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 13 Filed: 9/28/2023, Entered: 9/28/2023 AO 121 Form Copyright - Case Opening - Submitted
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. 508, the Register of Copyrights is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following copyright(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Form e-mailed to Register of Copyrights..(pc)
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Legal Document 12 Filed: 9/27/2023, Entered: 9/27/2023 AO 121 Form Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review..(Cole, CeCe)
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Legal Document 11 Filed: 9/21/2023, Entered: 9/21/2023 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Authors Guild..(Sholder, Scott)
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Legal Document 10 Filed: 9/21/2023, Entered: 9/21/2023 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by CeCe Cole on behalf of Authors Guild, David Baldacci, Mary Bly, Michael Connelly, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Christina Baker Kline, Victor LaValle, Maya Shanbhag Lang, George R.R. Martin, Jodi Picoult, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, George Saunders, Scott Turow, Rachel Vail..(Cole, CeCe)
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Legal Document 9 Filed: 9/21/2023, Entered: 9/21/2023 Notice of Appearance
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Scott Jonathan Sholder on behalf of Authors Guild, David Baldacci, Mary Bly, Michael Connelly, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Christina Baker Kline, Victor LaValle, Maya Shanbhag Lang, George R.R. Martin, Jodi Picoult, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, George Saunders, Scott Turow, Rachel Vail..(Sholder, Scott)
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Legal Document 8 Filed: 9/21/2023, Entered: 9/21/2023 Summons issued
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to OAI Corporation LLC, OpenAI LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund I LP..(jgo)
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Legal Document 7 Filed: 9/21/2023, Entered: 9/21/2023 Summons issued
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to OpenAI GP LLC, OpenAI Global LLC, OpenAI Holdings LLC, OpenAI Inc., OpenAI LP, OpenAI OpCo LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC..(jgo)
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Legal Document 6 Filed: 9/20/2023, Entered: 9/20/2023 Request for Issuance of Summons
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to OpenAI LLC, OAI Corporation LLC, and OpenAI Startup Fund I LP c/o Corporation Service Company, re: [1] Complaint,,. Document filed by Authors Guild, David Baldacci, Mary Bly, Michael Connelly, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Christina Baker Kline, Victor LaValle, Maya Shanbhag Lang, George R.R. Martin, Jodi Picoult, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, George Saunders, Scott Turow, Rachel Vail..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 5 Filed: 9/20/2023, Entered: 9/20/2023 Request for Issuance of Summons
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to OpenAI Inc., OpenAI LP, OpenAI GP LLC, OpenAI OpCo LLC, OpenAI Global LLC, OpenAI Holdings LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC, and OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC, re: [1] Complaint,,. Document filed by Authors Guild, David Baldacci, Mary Bly, Michael Connelly, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Christina Baker Kline, Victor LaValle, Maya Shanbhag Lang, George R.R. Martin, Jodi Picoult, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, George Saunders, Scott Turow, Rachel Vail..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 4 Filed: 9/20/2023, Entered: 9/20/2023 Request for Issuance of Summons
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to OpenAI LLC; OAI Corporation LLC; OpenAI Startup Fund I LP, re: [1] Complaint,,. Document filed by Authors Guild, David Baldacci, Mary Bly, Michael Connelly, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Christina Baker Kline, Victor LaValle, Maya Shanbhag Lang, George R.R. Martin, Jodi Picoult, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, George Saunders, Scott Turow, Rachel Vail..(Geman, Rachel) Modified on 9/20/2023 (pc).
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Rachel Geman to RE-FILE Document No. [3] Request for Issuance of Summons,, [4] Request for Issuance of Summons,,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; Remove California OpenAI Entities and Delaware OpenAI Entities from the defendant name and address fields;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (pc)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Case Designated ECF.
Case Designated ECF. (pc)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Case Designation
Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (pc)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Sidney H. Stein. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(pc)
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Legal Document 3 Filed: 9/19/2023, Entered: 9/20/2023 Request for Issuance of Summons
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to OpenAI Inc.; OpenAI LP; OpenAI GP LLC; OpenAI OpCo LLC; OpenAI Global LLC; OpenAI Holdings LLC; OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC; OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC, re: [1] Complaint,,. Document filed by Authors Guild, David Baldacci, Mary Bly, Michael Connelly, Sylvia Day, Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, Elin Hilderbrand, Christina Baker Kline, Victor LaValle, Maya Shanbhag Lang, George R.R. Martin, Jodi Picoult, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, George Saunders, Scott Turow, Rachel Vail..(Geman, Rachel) Modified on 9/20/2023 (pc).
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Legal Document 2 Filed: 9/19/2023, Entered: 9/19/2023 Civil Cover Sheet
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Geman, Rachel)
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Legal Document 1 Filed: 9/19/2023, Entered: 9/19/2023 Complaint
COMPLAINT against OAI Corporation LLC, OpenAI GP LLC, OpenAI Global LLC, OpenAI Holdings LLC, OpenAI Inc., OpenAI LLC, OpenAI LP, OpenAI OpCo LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund GP I LLC, OpenAI Startup Fund I LP, OpenAI Startup Fund Management LLC. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-28311680)Document filed by Victor LaValle, John Grisham, Scott Turow, David Baldacci, Authors Guild, Rachel Vail, George Saunders, Jodi Picoult, Jonathan Franzen, Mary Bly, Christina Baker Kline, George R.R. Martin, Douglas Preston, Roxana Robinson, Elin Hilderbrand, Michael Connelly, Maya Shanbhag Lang, Sylvia Day. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A - Plaintiff Registrations).(Geman, Rachel)
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