UMG Recordings, Inc. et al v. Veoh Networks, Inc. et al

Filing 32

MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge A. Howard Matz : Given the decision of Judge Whelan in Veoh Networks, Inc. v. UMG Recordings, Inc. et al. (07-CV-01568 TJW) (S.D. action) to dismiss that action without prejudice, this Court hereby LIFTS THE STAY in this action. In this case, on September 25, 2007, Defendant Veoh Networks, Inc. (Veoh) moved to dismiss, or in the alternative transfer or stay, Plaintiff UMG Recordings, Inc.s (UMG) complaint because (1) the first-to-file rule supports dismissal given the S.D. action that was previously pending before Judge Whelan, (2) UMGs claims in this action are compulsory counterclaims in the S.D. action and (3) the convenience of the parties and witnesses warrants transfer to the Southern District. Because Judge Whelan dismissed the S.D. action and this action is related to pending cases before this Court, the Court DENIES Defendant Veohs Motion to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Transfer or Stay. No hearing is necessary 10 , 29 . (smo)

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UMG Recordings, Inc. et al v. Veoh Networks, Inc. et al Doc. 32 Case 2:07-cv-05744-AHM-AJW Document 32 Filed 11/29/2007 Page 1 of 1 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA AMENDED CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL Case No. Title CV 07-5744 AHM (AJWx) Date November 29, 2007 UMG RECORDINGS, INC., et al. v. VEOH NETWORKS, INC. Present: The Honorable Stephen Montes Deputy Clerk A. HOWARD MATZ, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: Proceedings: (In Chambers)­No Proceedings Held Given the decision of Judge Whelan in Veoh Networks, Inc. v. UMG Recordings, Inc. et al. (07-CV-01568 TJW) ("S.D. action") to dismiss that action without prejudice, this Court hereby LIFTS THE STAY in this action. In this case, on September 25, 2007, Defendant Veoh Networks, Inc. ("Veoh") moved to dismiss, or in the alternative transfer or stay, Plaintiff UMG Recordings, Inc.'s ("UMG") complaint because (1) the "first-to-file" rule supports dismissal given the S.D. action that was previously pending before Judge Whelan, (2) UMG's claims in this action are compulsory counterclaims in the S.D. action and (3) the convenience of the parties and witnesses warrants transfer to the Southern District. Because Judge Whelan dismissed the S.D. action and this action is related to pending cases before this Court, the Court DENIES Defendant Veoh's Motion1 to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, Transfer or Stay. No hearing is necessary. Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; L.R. 7-15. : Initials of Preparer SMO 1 Docket. No. 10. CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL Page 1 of 1 CV-90 (06/04) Dockets.Justia.com

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