craigslist, Inc. v. Mesiab et al

Filing 44

ORDER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING re 36 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Defendants Mesiab d/b/a EZADSUITE and EASYAD LLC filed by craigslist, Inc.. Signed by Judge Maria-Elena James on 6/19/2009. (mejlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/19/2009)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 United United States District Court For the Northern District of California 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 /// 2. 3. v. Kevin Mesiab d/b/a ezadsuite.com; EasyAd Suite LLC, an Idaho limited liability company; and Does 1 through 25, inclusive, Defendant. / craigslist, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Plaintiff, No. C 08-5064 CW (MEJ) ORDER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING RE: PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

In preparation for oral argument on Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment set for hearing on Thursday, June 25, 2009, the Court ORDERS Plaintiff to submit supplemental briefing on the following issues: 1. The legal basis and factual support for this Court's personal jurisdiction over Defendants Mesiab and EasyAd LLC. The factual allegations substantiating Plaintiff's Cal. Pen. Code § 502(c) claim. Plaintiff's claims for damages. Specifically, Plaintiff should brief the court further on evidence that substantiates its claim for profits under the Lanham Act and the Copyright Act, and further legal support for its claim for Defendants' ad expenses as actual damages. Plaintiff should also brief the court on its request for bifurcation

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and further discovery on damages and advise what further discovery Plaintiff would seek. Plaintiff shall file its supplemental brief by 9:00am, Tuesday, June 23, 2009. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: June 19, 2009

MARIA-ELENA JAMES United States Magistrate Judge

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