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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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Eastern New York Malibu Media lawsuit discovery resumes; Motion to Quash denied

Malibu Media Lawsuit EDNY Stay Lifted

 

Malibu Media Lawsuits Resume on Long Island

Last October, Eastern District of New York Magistrate Judge Stephen I. Locke  stayed all Malibu Media lawsuit discovery pending the outcome of a Motion to Quash filed by one of the defendants.

That Defendant’s Motion to Quash has since been denied and the stay has been lifted as of August 23rd, 2016. Subpoena notices are already making their way to defendants.

Judge Locke cited all the usual reasons for denying Motions to Quash in Malibu Media cases.  The defendant isn’t the recipient of the subpoena, and therefore doesn’t have standing, and even if they did, that the subpoena is not an undue burden, and that defendant’s identity is not privileged or confidential information.

The ruling means that the Eastern District of New York is yet another forum that allows Malibu Media lawsuits to proceed far enough to encourage settlements.

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 around the U.S. and I fought Malibu in their first trial. I’ve represented over 500 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 62 Malibu Media lawsuits in the Eastern District of New York are:
  • 2:15-cv-01855-SJF-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 04/06/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-01861-LDW-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 04/06/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-01863-JS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 04/06/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-01864-JFB-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 04/14/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-01865-DRH-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 04/06/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-01866-JMA-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 04/06/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-01867-JMA-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 04/06/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-02702-LDW-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 05/12/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-02719-SJF-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 05/12/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-02720-JMA-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 05/12/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-02721-JS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 05/12/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-02729-ADS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 05/12/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-02732-JFB-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 05/12/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03299-SJF-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/05/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03300-JFB-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/05/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03301-ADS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/05/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03303-LDW-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/05/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03305-JMA-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/05/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03306-SJF-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/05/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03463-LDW-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03478-JS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03480-JMA-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03481-ADS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03485-DRH-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03486-ADS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03488-SJF-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03489-ADS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03491-JFB-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03492-DRH-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03494-JMA-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03496-ADS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03497-LDW-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03498-SJF-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03499-JFB-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03500-LDW-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 06/18/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03503-JMA-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03504-JFB-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03505-JFB-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. John Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04787-JMA-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04788-JS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04789-JMA-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04796-JMA-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04800-JS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04802-SJF-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04803-LDW-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04804-ADS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04805-LDW-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04806-SJF-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04807-DRH-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04808-JS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-04812-JS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 08/17/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-05295-LDW-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 09/14/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-05298-ADS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 09/14/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-05299-JFB-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 09/14/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-05300-JMA-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 09/14/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-05301-LDW-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 09/14/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-05302-LDW-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 09/14/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-05303-LDW-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 09/14/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-05305-JFB-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 09/14/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-05306-JFB-SIL Malibu Media, LLC v. Doe filed 09/14/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-01856-ADS-SIL Malibu Media, LLC. v. John Doe filed 04/06/15 820(Copyright)
  • 2:15-cv-03495-SJF-SIL Malibu Media, LLC. v. Doe filed 06/16/15 820(Copyright)

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Malibu Media lawsuits resume in NJ with 29 new cases

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

Malibu Media has filed 29 new federal copyright lawsuits after a five month hiatus. No, not a relaxing vacation for the largest filer of new copyright litigation in history. Rather, (allegedly) a long-brewing dispute over money became a sticking point between Malibu’s owners and their (now former) attorney, Keith Lipscomb. That dispute seems be mostly about Lipscomb’s representation and retention of client funds.

These new lawsuits mirror the same tactics used in the previous operation, demanding compensation for copyright infringement, not sharing or distribution, and accumulating at least a dozen infringements before suit.

Defendants in the newest of these lawsuits can expect to begin receiving notices of the subpoenas from their service providers shortly, in not 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 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 in their first trial. 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 Malibu Media lawsuits in the District of New Jersey are:
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 1:2016-cv-05227 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05268 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 3:2016-cv-05232 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05258 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 1:2016-cv-05283 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 3:2016-cv-05230 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05267 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 1:2016-cv-05282 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 1:2016-cv-05284 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 3:2016-cv-05229 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05260 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 3:2016-cv-05240 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05254 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 3:2016-cv-05231 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05264 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05261 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05256 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05263 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 3:2016-cv-05237 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05265 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 3:2016-cv-05241 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05255 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 3:2016-cv-05242 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05259 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 1:2016-cv-05228 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 1:2016-cv-05285 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 3:2016-cv-05239 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 2:2016-cv-05266 820 8/29/2016
  • MALIBU MEDIA, LLC (pla) njdce 1:2016-cv-05287 820 8/29/2016