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Criminal Productions lawsuit discovery begins in Pennsylvania

Reddit user /u/beardfearer may fear beards, but not copyright noticesCriminal movie lawsuit filed by former copyright defense attorney

“Criminal” (IMDB: 6.3/10; Ebert: 1/4) is an action movie released in April of 2016 about transferring the mind of a deceased person into another brain.

In a remarkably similar fashion, the movie’s owners have transferred the mind of a plaintiff’s attorney into their new counselor, former copyright defense attorney Charlie Thomas.

Atty Thomas has filed a John Doe lawsuit against five unknown defendants on behalf of the Plaintiff, seeking both their identity and liability for alleged illegal downloads of Plaintiff’s movie. Like many other file-sharing cases in 2016, the Plaintiff alleges that this infringement was committed via the bittorrent protocol. Bittorrent is well known for sharing as it downloads, exposing defendants’ IP addresses to tracking by plaintiffs’ investigators.

Judge Cynthia Rufe recently granted Atty Thomas’ subpoena request for subscribers’ identities. Those subscribers can expect to begin receiving notices of the subpoenas from their service providers shortly, if not already. These subpoenas seek the subscribers’ names and addresses. Plaintiffs typically use the identities to pursue settlements or further litigation.

There are weaknesses in this case that make it defensible under some circumstances. If you have received a notice in one of these cases, please don’t hesitate to call me immediately at 888.801.8681. If calling after-hours, please leave a message; I do return calls after-hours.

I have a ton of experience defending file-sharing lawsuits and can help you achieve the best outcome possible. I have defeated several copyright plaintiffs in lawsuits around the U.S. and I fought Malibu Media in their first trial. I’ve represented over 400 defendants in both settling and litigating file-sharing lawsuits. I’ve written a subpoena defense guide for your information, as well.

I look forward to speaking with you and helping you put this matter behind you. Please don’t hesitate to call. 888.801.8681.

Yours,
Leonard French

The new Criminal Productions lawsuits in the United States are:
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-24.21.60.214 3:2016-cv-00729 ordce 04/28/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-50.139.92.146 3:2016-cv-00730 ordce 04/28/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-76.115.233.180 3:2016-cv-00731 ordce 04/28/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Renault 3:2016-cv-00732 ordce 04/28/2016
  • Criminal Productions Incorporated v. Unknown Parties 2:2016-cv-01526 azdce 05/17/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 2:2016-cv-00729 wawdce 05/20/2016
  • CRIMINAL PRODUCTIONS, INC. v. DOES 1-18 1:2016-cv-05500 ilndce 05/24/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-15 1:2016-cv-05501 ilndce 05/24/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-24 1:2016-cv-05503 ilndce 05/24/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-27 1:2016-cv-05504 ilndce 05/24/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-12 1:2016-cv-05505 ilndce 05/24/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-19 1:2016-cv-05507 ilndce 05/24/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-17 1:2016-cv-05509 ilndce 05/24/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-17 1:2016-cv-05511 ilndce 05/24/2016
  • CRIMINAL PRODUCTIONS, INC. v. DOES 1-11 1:2016-cv-05513 ilndce 05/24/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-28 1:2016-cv-05515 ilndce 05/24/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 2:2016-cv-00860 wawdce 06/09/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-71.236.178.219 3:2016-cv-01082 ordce 06/14/2016
  • Criminal Productions v. Doe-73.67.184.212 3:2016-cv-01094 ordce 06/16/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc v. Doe 1 et al 1:2016-cv-01575 codce 06/21/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. John Does 1-17 1:2016-cv-01589 codce 06/22/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 1:2016-cv-01649 codce 06/27/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-67.171.195.110 3:2016-cv-01310 ordce 06/27/2016
  • Millennium Films, Inc. et al v. Doe-76.170.195.248 2:2016-cv-04716 cacdce 06/28/2016
  • Millennium Films, Inc. et al v. Doe-104.172.82.34 2:2016-cv-04718 cacdce 06/28/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 1:2016-cv-01688 codce 06/30/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 2:2016-cv-01016 wawdce 06/30/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 1:2016-cv-01698 codce 07/01/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-24.20.25.90 3:2016-cv-01369 ordce 07/05/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 1:2016-cv-01724 codce 07/06/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 1:2016-cv-01761 codce 07/11/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 1:2016-cv-01802 codce 07/14/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 1:2016-cv-01813 codce 07/15/2016
  • LHF Productions, Inc. v. Knight 3:2016-cv-01441 ordce 07/16/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 1:2016-cv-01836 codce 07/19/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Howard 3:2016-cv-01514 ordce 07/26/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-73.164.182.213 3:2016-cv-01523 ordce 07/27/2016
  • LHF Productions, Inc. et al v. Castro 3:2016-cv-01524 ordce 07/27/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 2:2016-cv-01177 wawdce 07/29/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe – 173.68.8.239 et al 1:2016-cv-04360 nyedce 08/04/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-73.25.255.122 3:2016-cv-01628 ordce 08/12/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 2:2016-cv-01272 wawdce 08/12/2016
  • CRIMINAL PRODUCTIONS, INC. v. JOHN DOES 1-5 2:2016-cv-04467 paedce 08/15/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. John Does 2:2016-cv-01968 nvdce 08/18/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-50.53.142.234 3:2016-cv-01695 ordce 08/23/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-50.137.39.169 3:2016-cv-01696 ordce 08/23/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-50.43.21.197 3:2016-cv-01697 ordce 08/23/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 2:2016-cv-01351 wawdce 08/26/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 2:2016-cv-01352 wawdce 08/26/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Does 2:2016-cv-02201 nvdce 09/17/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-72.197.111.62 3:2016-cv-02352 casdce 09/19/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe-68.7.69.57 3:2016-cv-02353 casdce 09/19/2016
  • Criminal Productions, Inc. v. Doe 1 et al 8:2016-cv-03208 mddce 09/21/2016

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15 Malibu Media lawsuits dismissed in California due to untimely filings

J. Alsup denies subpoenas in 3:15-cv-06075-WHA and others
J. Alsup denies subpoenas in 3:15-cv-06075-WHA and others

FightCopyrightTrolls.com reports that Malibu has recently lost fifteen lawsuits in California due to untimely filings. Malibu has filed over 433 lawsuits so far this year (2016).

You may know that Judges often have discretion to allow parties some leeway in the procedural execution of a court case. Malibu’s cases are numerous, and Federal Civil Procedure is well established.

Malibu Media’s attorneys, some of whom seem to be responsible for hundreds of cases at a time, filed motions for time extensions just a little bit too late.

J. Alsup denies subpoenas in 3:15-cv-06075-WHA and others
J. Alsup denies subpoenas in 3:15-cv-06075-WHA and others

Judge William Alsup, of the Northern District of California, exercised his discretion. He denied the extensions of time to serve summons on the defendants. And, since there is now no way to comply to with the service rules, he dismissed the cases.

As an added bonus, Judge Alsup also set some local precedent, which may be good form for future filings: “Counsel should have acted promptly and diligently, and going forward, plaintiff must seek leave to serve such subpoenas within the first thirty days after a case is filed.”

J. Alsup denies subpoenas in 3:15-cv-06075-WHA and others
J. Alsup denies subpoenas in 3:15-cv-06075-WHA and others

I’m marking this post for all jurisdictions because it highlights the importance of experienced legal counsel. Your defense attorney must understand all the opportunities which may increase the chances of your case being dismissed. Plaintiff’s mistakes can mean thousands of dollars of savings in liability.

If you or someone you know has received notice of a Malibu Media of other file-sharing lawsuit, please don’t hesitate to call, even after-hours, at 888-801-8681. I have a ton of experience against Malibu Media, including defending one of the first defendants in the first trial in the country.

Please read this subpoena and summons guide for some clarity on some basic information. I will be able to help you understand exactly what’s going on so that you can move forward.

Yours,
Leonard French

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29 new Illinois Malibu Media lawsuits filed in February 2016

Reddit user /u/beardfearer may fear beards, but not copyright notices

Malibu Media, LLC, owner of the X-Art.com adult website, continues to file a record-setting number of lawsuits around the United States, taking advantage of copyright laws which currently favor plaintiffs. In Illinois’ Northern District, 29 new lawsuits were filed in February of 2016.

Defendants in the newest of these Malibu Media lawsuits can expect to begin receiving notices of the subpoenas from their service providers in the beginning of March, if they haven’t already. These subpoenas seek the subscribers’ names and addresses. Plaintiffs typically use the identities to pursue settlements or further litigation.

If you have received a notice in one of these cases, please don’t hesitate to call me immediately at 888.801.8681. If calling after-hours, please leave a message; I do return calls after-hours.

I have a ton of experience in file-sharing lawsuits and can help you achieve the best outcome possible. I’ve represented over 400 defendants in both settling and litigating Malibu Media lawsuits. I’ve written a subpoena defense guide for your information, as well.

I look forward to speaking with you and helping you put this matter behind you. Please don’t hesitate to call. 888.801.8681.

Yours,
Leonard French

The 29 new Northern District of Illinois Malibu Media lawsuits are:
  • 1:16-cv-02239 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 107.213.91.55 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02240 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 108.207.100.233 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02241 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02244 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 108.246.69.97 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02245 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 108.90.56.57 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02246 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 108.92.210.65 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02247 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 108.93.39.64 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02248 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 162.207.81.116 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02249 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 24.1.210.161 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02251 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02253 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 50.129.125.170 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02257 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 50.172.148.94 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02258 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 50.172.45.133 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02259 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 50.244.40.155 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02260 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 50.247.181.70 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02261 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 50.249.251.221 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02262 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 67.175.70.190 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02263 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 71.201.238.156 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02264 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 73.210.118.12 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02265 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02266 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 73.45.80.158 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02267 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 76.16.235.195 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02288 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02290 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 76.29.66.16 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02291 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 98.193.74.239 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02294 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 98.222.246.208 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02295 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 98.223.169.245 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02296 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 99.107.146.155 filed 02/16/16
  • 1:16-cv-02297 Malibu Media LLC v. Doe, subscriber assigned IP address 99.122.44.195 filed 02/16/16