Kogon v. Google, LLC

Summary

Sam Kogon sues Google and others for copyright infringement over disputed sound recordings and music rights.

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Cause

17:501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Google, LLC Michael Mell Magnus Fiennes Arjun Singh Maatkara Wilson Hamza Jilani Berk Ergoz James Burjek Stan Burjek Attack the Sound LLC David Woulard Sam Kogon

Docket entries

1. #282026-07-06

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time and additional pages 27 is granted. Defendant's reply brief is now due 7/22/2026 and shall not exceed twenty (20) pages. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

2. #272026-07-02

   MOTION by Defendant Google, LLC for extension of time to file response/reply as to motion to dismiss, 21 and Additional Pages (Unopposed) (Schapiro, Andrew) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

3. #262026-06-30

   NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Google, LLC (Schapiro, Andrew) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

4. #252026-06-30

   MEMORANDUM by Attack the Sound LLC, James Burjek, Stan Burjek, Berk Ergoz, Magnus Fiennes, Hamza Jilani, Sam Kogon, Michael Mell, Arjun Singh, Maatkara Wilson, David Woulard in Opposition to motion to dismiss, 21 (Kimbarovsky, Ross) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

5. #242026-06-26

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: In light of the information in the status report, the status hearing previously set for 6/30/2026 is stricken. Plaintiff's response brief to Defendant's motion to dismiss 21 is due by 6/29/2026. Defendant's reply is due by 7/13/2026. The Court will issue a written ruling via CM/ECF. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

6. #232026-06-23

   STATUS Report Plaintiffs' Status Report Concerning Google's Motion To Dismiss by Attack the Sound LLC, James Burjek, Stan Burjek, Berk Ergoz, Magnus Fiennes, Hamza Jilani, Sam Kogon, Michael Mell, Arjun Singh, Maatkara Wilson, David Woulard (Kimbarovsky, Ross) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

7. #222026-06-09

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Before the Court is a motion to dismiss filed by Defendant Google, LLC. As is explained in the Court's standing order on motions to dismiss (available on the Court's website), the parties are advised that, when a motion to dismiss is filed, the nonmoving party has a right to amend its pleading once within 21 days. Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(1)(B). Accordingly, consistent with the purpose of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure "to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding," Fed. R. Civ. P. 1, plaintiff is directed to review Defendant Google, LLC.'s motion 21 to dismiss and to consider exercising, as appropriate, plaintiff's right to amend under Rule 15(a)(1)(B). If plaintiff elects to amend its pleading in response to the motion to dismiss, then defendant (unless otherwise ordered) must, within 21 days of the amended pleading, file either an answer or a renewed motion to dismiss. If plaintiff elects not to amend but instead chooses to litigate the motion to dismiss, plaintiff (unless ordered otherwise) must file its response within 21 days of the filing of the motion, and defendant must file its reply within 14 days of the filing of the response. By 6/23/2026, Plaintiff shall file a status report advising how it wishes to proceed. A telephone status hearing is set for 6/30/2026 at 9:15 a.m. The call-in number is (855) 244-8681 and the access code is 172 628 1276##. Attorneys of record may not use speakerphones during the status hearing. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing but will be placed on mute. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

8. #212026-06-08

   MOTION by Defendant Google, LLC to dismiss Complaint (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Law ISO MTD Kogon Complaint, # 2 Declaration of Andrew Schapiro, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G)(Schapiro, Andrew) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

9. #202026-06-01

   MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Upon review of the joint initial status report 19, the status hearing previously set for 6/3/2026 is stricken. Defendant intends to file a motion to dismiss. At the parties' request, the Court will grant additional pages for the motion up to 30 pages only. The Court exercises its broad discretion to stay discovery in this case until resolution of the motion to dismiss and until all parties and this Court know which claims will go forward. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

10. #192026-05-27

    STATUS Report Joint Initial Status Report by Attack the Sound LLC, James Burjek, Stan Burjek, Berk Ergoz, Magnus Fiennes, Hamza Jilani, Sam Kogon, Michael Mell, Arjun Singh, Maatkara Wilson, David Woulard (Kimbarovsky, Ross) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

11. #182026-05-04

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Plaintiff's unopposed motion to reschedule initial status hearing 17 is granted. Initial status hearing previously set for 5/26/2026 is stricken and reset to 6/3/2026 at 9:15 a.m. by telephone. The parties' joint initial status report is now due by 5/27/2026. The call-in number is (855) 244-8681 and the access code is 172 628 1276##. Attorneys of record may not use speakerphones during the status hearing. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing but will be placed on mute. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

12. #172026-05-01

    MOTION by Plaintiffs Attack the Sound LLC, James Burjek, Stan Burjek, Berk Ergoz, Magnus Fiennes, Hamza Jilani, Sam Kogon, Michael Mell, Arjun Singh, Maatkara Wilson, David Woulard to reset Initial Status Hearing (Unopposed) (Kimbarovsky, Ross) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

13. #162026-04-29

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: MOTION by Defendant Google, LLC for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 15 is granted. Attorney William F Patry for Google, LLC added. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

14. #152026-04-29

    MOTION by Defendant Google, LLC for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-25046314) (Patry, William) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

15. #142026-04-20

    MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani: Motion to appear pro hac vice 11 is granted. Attorney Moon Hee Lee for Google, LLC added. Mailed notice (lxs, ) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

16. #132026-04-20

    REFUND PROCESSED re REQUEST for Clerk of Court to refund filing fee in the amount of $150, receipt no. AILNDC-24987566, regarding motion to appear pro hac vice 11 (Lee, Moon Hee) 12 (td, ) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

17. #122026-04-17

    REQUEST for Clerk of Court to refund filing fee in the amount of $150, receipt no. AILNDC-24987566, regarding motion to appear pro hac vice 11 (Lee, Moon Hee) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

18. #112026-04-17

    MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Google, LLC by Moon Hee Lee; Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-24997350. (Lee, Moon Hee) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

19. 2026-03-09

    CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sunil R. Harjani. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Albert Berry, III. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1). (pjj, )

20. 2026-03-09

    CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (pjj, )

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