Grant Heilman Photography, Inc. v. Gray Television, Inc.

Summary

Grant Heilman Photography is suing Gray Television and Multimedia Graphic Network over copyright infringement. The case centers on alleged unauthorized use of Heilman's photographs, likely in Gray Television broadcasts or productions. The dispute involves whether the defendants properly licensed or compensated Heilman for reproducing and displaying his copyrighted images.

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Cause

17:0501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Multimedia Graphic Network, Inc. Gray Television, Inc. Grant Heilman Photography, Inc.

Docket entries

1. #252023-06-26

   ORDER Granting Joint Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. 23 ). Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 6/26/2023. (jrm) (Entered: 06/26/2023)

2. #242023-06-23

   Minute Order by Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo: In light of 23 Joint Motion to Dismiss filed by the Parties on 6/23/2023, the June 29, 2023 Settlement Disposition Conference is VACATED. SO ORDERED. Signed by Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo on 6/23/2023.(kxh) (Entered: 06/23/2023)

3. #232023-06-23

   Joint MOTION to Dismiss by Grant Heilman Photography, Inc.. (Andersen, Evan) (Entered: 06/23/2023)

4. 2023-06-23

   Minute Order (No Time) AND ~Util - Terminate Hearings

5. #222023-06-20

   Order (1) Scheduling Settlement Disposition Conference AND (2) Setting Deadline to File Joint Motion to Dismiss. Joint Motion for Dismissal due: 6/26/2023. If a Joint Motion for Dismissal and Proposed Order for Dismissal are not submitted by 6/26/2023, then a Settlement Disposition Conference shall be held. Settlement Disposition Conference set for 6/29/2023 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo. Signed by Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo on 5/9/2023.(jrm) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

6. #212023-05-09

   Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo: Early Neutral Evaluation Conference held on 5/9/2023. Case resolved. Written order to follow. (no document attached) (kxh) (Entered: 05/09/2023)

7. 2023-05-09

   Early Neutral Evaluation Conference

8. #202023-04-26

   REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Andersen, Evan)(jrm). (Entered: 04/26/2023)

9. #192023-04-25

   ORDER granting in part and denying in part 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Early Neutral Evaluation Conference Statements. Signed by Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo on 4/25/2023. (kxh) (Entered: 04/25/2023)

10. #182023-04-25

    MOTION for Extension of Time to File Early Neutral Evaluation Statement by Gray Television, Inc., Multimedia Graphic Network, Inc.. (Tunnell, Travis) (jpp). (Entered: 04/25/2023)

11. #172023-04-19

    PRO HAC APPROVED: Travis Tunnell appearing for Defendants Gray Television, Inc., Multimedia Graphic Network, Inc. (no document attached) (jrm) (Entered: 04/19/2023)

12. #162023-04-19

    Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, No payment Submitted. (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Tunnell, Travis)(jrm). (Entered: 04/19/2023)

13. 2023-04-19

    Pro Hac Vice Approved - Clerk

14. #152023-04-18

    Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, No payment Submitted. (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Tunnell, Travis) QC mailer sent re missing signature on form on 4/19/2023 (jrm). (Entered: 04/18/2023)

15. #142023-04-18

    Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 213 receipt number ACASDC-17769561.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Tunnell, Travis) QC mailer sent re missing information on form on 4/18/2023 (jrm). (Entered: 04/18/2023)

16. #132023-04-03

    ORDER Approving 12 Pro Hac Vice Application of Evan A. Andersen. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 4/3/2023.(jrm) (Entered: 04/03/2023)

17. #122023-03-30

    Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, No payment Submitted. (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Andersen, Evan)(jrm). (Entered: 03/30/2023)

18. #112023-03-29

    Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 213 receipt number ACASDC-17712128.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Andersen, Evan) QC mailer sent re missing signature on 3/29/2023 (jrm). (Entered: 03/29/2023)

19. #102023-03-22

    NOTICE AND ORDER for (1) Early Neutral Evaluation Conference, (2) Case Management Conference, and (3) Telephonic Status Conference. Early Neutral Evaluation and Case Management Conference set for 5/9/2023 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo. Attorneys-only telephonic Status Conference set for 5/2/2023 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo. Joint Discovery Plan due 4/26/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo on 3/22/2023.(jrm) (Entered: 03/22/2023)

20. #92023-03-20

    Corporate Disclosure Statement by Gray Television, Inc., Multimedia Graphic Network, Inc. No Corporate Parents/Interested Parties. (Campbell, Ross) (jrm). (Entered: 03/20/2023)

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