Faulkner Literary Rights, LLC v Sony Pictures Classics, Inc

Filing 38

ORDER denying 37 Motion to Stay; extending deadlines. Signed by Jane M Virden on 5/31/13. (ncb)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI
FAULKNER LITERARY RIGHTS, LLC
VS.

PLAINTIFF

CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:12-CIV-100-M-A

SONY PICTURES CLASSICS INC.
And JOHN DOE PERSONS OR
ENTITIES 1-100

DEFENDANTS

ORDER DENYING JOINT MOTION FOR STAY PENDING
THE COURT’S RULING ON PENDING MOTIONS
Now before the Court is the joint motion [37] by Plaintiff Faulkner Literary
Rights, LLC (“Plaintiff”) and Defendant Sony Pictures Classics Inc. (“Sony
Classics”) to stay this matter pending the Court’s ruling on two motions: Sony
Classics’ Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Dkt. No. 11) and Sony
Classics’ Motion to Transfer Venue (Dkt. No. 13) (collectively, the “Pending
Motions”). In view of the current trial setting for this case, April 7, 2014, the Court
finds it is not feasible to stay these proceedings. Additionally, the court believes that
no party will suffer substantial prejudice if this case is allowed to proceed.
Nevertheless, the court finds that in the interest of the parties, the scheduling order
deadlines should be extended.
THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED:
1. That the parties’ joint motion for a stay is DENIED.

2. That the scheduling order deadlines are amended as follows:
a. Joinder of parties and amendment of pleadings – 7/31/13
b. Plaintiff’s designation of experts – 9/2/13
c. Defendants’ designation of experts – 10/2/13
d. Discovery – 12/2/13
e. Daubert and dispositive motions – 12/18/13
This 31st day of May, 2013.

/s/ Jane M. Virden
U. S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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