Viaero Wireless v. Nokia Siemens Networks US LLC

Filing 34

COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer: Motion Hearing held on 7/24/2013. The court advises that it will take under advisement Defendant's 17 Motion and Brief to Compel Arbitration and to Dismiss or Stay This Proceeding. FTR: Courtroom A402 - C. Covington. (ccovi)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer
Civil Action: 13-cv-00866-RM-CBS
Date: July 24, 2013

FTR - Reporter Deck - Courtroom A402
Courtroom Deputy: Courtni Covington

Parties:

Counsel:

VIAERO WIRELESS,

Christian H. Hendrickson

Plaintiff,
v.
NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS US LLC,

Jared R. Butcher
Steven K. Davidson

Defendant.

COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER
HEARING: MOTION HEARING
Court in session:
3:00 p.m.
Court calls case. Appearances of counsel. Christian Hendrickson appears with general counsel for
Viaero Wireless.
The court addresses the parties regarding the pending motions before the court.
Discussion between the court and Mr. Hendrickson regarding why Viaero Wireless’ Forthwith
MOTION to Deny or Set Evidentiary Hearing on Defendant NSN’s “Motion and Brief to
Compel Arbitration and to Dismiss or Stay This Proceeding” [Doc. No. 31, filed 7/18/2013] was
filed. The court informs counsel for Plaintiff that the document should not have been filed as a
motion and should have been filed as a sur-reply. The court notes the opposing party will have the
opportunity to respond.
The court moves next to Defendant Nokia Siemens Networks US LLC’s MOTION and Brief to
Compel Arbitration and to Dismiss or Stay This Proceeding [Doc. No. 17, filed 5/31/13].
Mr. Davidson presents oral argument and engages in discussion with the court.
Mr. Hendrickson presents oral rebuttal argument and engages in discussion with the court.

The court cites relevant decisions and case law for the parties.
Discussion between the court and the parties regarding the contract and amendments at issue, which
issues, if any, should be subject to arbitration, and the expectation of the soonest possible date that
the motion will be decided.
The court advises the parties that it will not issue a ruling from the bench, but will take the motion
under advisement.
HEARING CONCLUDED.
Court in recess:
4:38 a.m.
Total time in court: 1:38
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