Affinity Network, Inc. v. Inteliquent, Inc.

Filing 9

ORDER Granting in part and Denying in part 5 Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint. The Court finds good cause for a 10-day extension. NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe on 5/25/17. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ADR)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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AFFINITY NETWORK, INC.,
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Plaintiff(s),
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v.
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INTELIQUENT, INC.,
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Defendant(s).
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Case No. 2:17-cv-01397-JCM-NJK
ORDER
(Docket No. 5)

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This case is at its inception. Counsel have presented to the Court a dispute that should not exist.

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In particular, Defendant currently seeks a 14-day extension to the deadline to respond to the complaint

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(despite previously seeking from opposing counsel agreement to a 10-day extension) and Plaintiff

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refuses to agree to more than a 7-day extension. See Docket Nos. 5, 7. The briefing is filled with

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counter-accusations of unreasonable behavior, and unsubtle accusations of deception and bad faith.

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Counsel are expected to zealously advocate for their clients, but the Court will not allow this case to

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be litigated in contravention of the rules requiring civility and professionalism. See, e.g., Local

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Rule 1-1(c). Counsel are hereby WARNED that they shall adhere to the requirements of civility and

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professionalism moving forward.

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Turning to the merits of the motion, the Court finds good cause for a 10-day extension. The
motion is therefore GRANTED in part and DENIED in part.

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NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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DATED: May 25, 2017

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NANCY J. KOPPE
United States Magistrate Judge