TufAmerica, Inc. v. Universal Music Publishing, Inc.

Summary

TufAmerica sued Universal Music Publishing and Songs of Universal for copyright infringement.

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Cause

17:501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

TufAmerica, Inc. (plaintiff) Songs of Universal, Inc. (defendant) Universal Music Publishing, Inc. (defendant)

Docket entries

1. #792025-10-14

   ORDER granting 74 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. The Court is in receipt of the endorsed letter. Defe1ral of the fees issue is appropriate until after the appeal in the case is resolved. See Ema Financial, LLC v. Vystnr Corp., No. 19-cv -1545, 2024 WL 4907848, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 5, 2024). Defendants' request to defer briefing on fees until after the appeal in this case is resolved is GRANTED. The parties are directed to file a status letter within 7 days of issuance of a mandate from the Second Circuit, with a proposed briefing schedule on fees, if necessary. SO ORDERED. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to terminate ECF No. 74.. (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 10/14/2025) (ks) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

2. #782025-10-09

   LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Hillel I. Parness dated October 9, 2025 re: 74 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to file Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs. addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Joelle A. Milov dated October 1, 2025. . Document filed by TufAmerica, Inc...(Parness, Hillel) (Entered: 10/09/2025)

3. #772025-10-07

   ORDER terminating 76 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. The Court is in receipt of the endorsed letter. Defendant's deadline to file a motion for attorney's fees is ADJOURNED sine die pending the Court's resolution of Defendant's motion to extend, ECF No. 74. Plaintiff shall respond to the motion to extend by October 9, 2025 as stated in the Court's Order at ECF No. 75. SO ORDERED. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate ECF No. 76. (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 10/6/2025) (jjc) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

4. #762025-10-03

   LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs Pending Decision on Defendant's Motion to Extend addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Joelle A. Milov dated October 3, 2025. Document filed by Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc...(Milov, Joelle) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

5. #752025-10-02

   MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 74 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to file Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs. addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Joelle A. Milov dated October 1, 2025. filed by Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc., ENDORSEMENT: The Court is in receipt of the endorsed letter. Plaintiff shall file a response by October 9, 2025. SO ORDERED. (ks)( Responses due by 10/9/2025) (Entered: 10/02/2025)

6. #742025-10-01

   LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to file Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs. addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Joelle A. Milov dated October 1, 2025. Document filed by Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Inc...(Milov, Joelle) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

7. 2025-09-30

   Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Certified Copy of Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re: 73 Notice of Appeal,..(nd)

8. 2025-09-30

   Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA

9. 2025-09-30

   Appeal Record Sent to USCA - Electronic File

10. 2025-09-30

    Appeal Record Sent to USCA (Electronic File). Certified Indexed record on Appeal Electronic Files for 73 Notice of Appeal, filed by TufAmerica, Inc. were transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals..(nd)

11. #732025-09-29

    NOTICE OF APPEAL from 72 Clerk's Judgment,,,, 71 Memorandum & Opinion,,,,. Document filed by TufAmerica, Inc.. Filing fee $ 605.00, receipt number ANYSDC-31781672. Form C and Form D are due within 14 days to the Court of Appeals, Second Circuit..(Parness, Hillel) Modified on 9/30/2025 (nd). (Entered: 09/29/2025)

12. 2024-10-29

    ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Defendants/Respondents Songs of Universal, Inc. added. Party added pursuant to 35 Amended Complaint,.Document filed by TufAmerica, Inc.. Related document: 35 Amended Complaint,..(Parness, Hillel)

13. 2024-10-29

    ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Hillel Ira Parness to RE-FILE re: Document No. 35 Amended Complaint,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents.. 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)

14. 2024-10-29

    Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading

15. 2024-04-05

    CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Dale E. Ho. 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)

16. 2024-04-05

    Magistrate Judge Gary Stein is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. 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)

17. 2024-04-05

    ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to Attorney Hillel Ira Parness. Attorney must electronically file the Civil Cover Sheet. Use the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents. (pc)

18. 2024-04-05

    Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

19. 2024-04-05

    Case Designated ECF. (pc)

20. 2024-04-05

    Notice to Attorney to Submit/File Civil Cover Sheet

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