Last Updated:May 5, 2025, 1:29 p.m.
Assigned To:Audrey Goldstein Fleissig
Citation:Niemann v. Carlsen, 4:22-cv-01110, (E.D. Mo.)
Date Filed:Oct. 20, 2022
Date Terminated:June 27, 2023
Date of Last Known Filing:Oct. 2, 2023
Cause:15:1 Antitrust Litigation
Nature of Suit:320 Assault Libel & Slander
Jury Demand:Plaintiff
Jurisdiction Type:Federal Question
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Oct 20, 2022
COMPLAINT against defendant All Defendants with receipt number AMOEDC-9574635, in the amount of $402 Jury Demand,, filed by Hans Moke Niemann. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Original Filing Form Original Filing Form, # 3 Summons Summons - Magnus Carlsen, # 4 Summons Summons - Play Magnus, # 5 Summons Summons - Chess.com, # 6 Summons Summons - Daniel Rensch, # 7 Summons Summons - Hikaru Nakamura)(Gartner, Matthew) (Entered: 10/20/2022)
Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet
Original Filing Form Original Filing Form
Summons Summons - Magnus Carlsen
Summons Summons - Play Magnus
Summons Summons - Chess.com
Summons Summons - Daniel Rensch
Summons Summons - Hikaru Nakamura
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Oct 20, 2022
NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann Process Server: PM Legal (Attachments: # 1 Summons Summons - Magnus Carlsen, # 2 Summons Summons - Play Magnus, # 3 Summons Summons - Chess.com, # 4 Summons Summons - Daniel Rensch, # 5 Summons Summons - Hikaru Nakamura)(Gartner, Matthew) (Entered: 10/20/2022)
Notice of Process Server
Summons Summons - Magnus Carlsen
Summons Summons - Play Magnus
Summons Summons - Chess.com
Summons Summons - Daniel Rensch
Summons Summons - Hikaru Nakamura
Oct 20, 2022
Case Opening Notification. Judge Assigned: Honorable Stephen R. Welby. 5 Summons(es) issued and emailed to Attorney Matthew J. Gartner. All parties must file the Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form consenting to or opting out of the Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. Click here for the instructions. All non-governmental organizational parties (corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships) must file a Disclosure of Organizational Interests Certificate within 10 days of the filing of the first pleading or entry of appearance (moed-0001.pdf). (JDC)
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Oct 20, 2022
Pursuant to Local Rule 2.08, the assigned/referred magistrate judge is designated and authorized by the court to exercise full authority in this assigned/referred action or matter under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 636 and 18 U.S.C Sec. 3401, including any case budgeting matters. (Potter, Jacob) (Entered: 10/20/2022)
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Oct 21, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Terrence Oved. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9576642) by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Oved, Terrence) (Entered: 10/21/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Oct 21, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Darren Oved. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9576650) by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Oved, Darren) (Entered: 10/21/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Oct 21, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Andrew J. Urgenson. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9576660) by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 10/21/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Oct 21, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice James Reilly. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9576679) by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Reilly, James) (Entered: 10/21/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Oct 21, 2022
Docket Text ORDER: Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 4, 5, 6, 7 are GRANTED. So Ordered by Judge Stephen R. Welby on 10/21/22. (MCC) (Entered: 10/21/2022)
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Nov 2, 2022
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Hans Moke Niemann Sven Magnus en Carlsen waiver signed on 10/27/2022, answer due 1/25/2023. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 11/02/2022)
Waiver of Service Executed
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Nov 2, 2022
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Hans Moke Niemann Chess.com, LLC waiver signed on 10/26/2022, answer due 12/27/2022. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 11/02/2022)
Waiver of Service Executed
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Nov 2, 2022
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Hans Moke Niemann Daniel Rensch waiver signed on 10/26/2022, answer due 12/27/2022. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 11/02/2022)
Waiver of Service Executed
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Nov 7, 2022
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Hans Moke Niemann Hikaru Nakamura waiver signed on 11/3/2022, answer due 1/3/2023. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 11/07/2022)
Waiver of Service Executed
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Nov 14, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Craig M. Reiser. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9620712) by Defendant Sven Magnus en Carlsen. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Reiser, Craig) (Entered: 11/14/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Nov 14, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Denise L. Plunkett. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9620713) by Defendant Sven Magnus en Carlsen. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Plunkett, Denise) (Entered: 11/14/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Nov 14, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Eva H. Yung. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9620714) by Defendant Sven Magnus en Carlsen. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Yung, Eva) (Entered: 11/14/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Nov 14, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Jaclyn Niccole Warr for Defendant Sven Magnus en Carlsen. (Warr, Jaclyn) (Entered: 11/14/2022)
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Nov 15, 2022
Docket Text ORDER: Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice 13, 14, 15 are GRANTED. So Ordered by Judge Stephen R. Welby on 11/15/22. (MCC) (Entered: 11/15/2022)
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Nov 15, 2022
CJRA ORDER (GJL). Magistrate Judge Stephen R. Welby termed. Case reassigned to District Judge Ronnie L. White for all further proceedings (KJS) (Entered: 11/15/2022)
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Nov 16, 2022
ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that by November 23, 2022, Neimann shall file an amended Complaint that alleges facts establishing the citizenship of all relevant parties to this action. (Amended/Supplemental Pleadings due by 11/23/2022.) Signed by District Judge Ronnie L. White on 11/16/2022. (TMT) (Entered: 11/16/2022)
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Nov 22, 2022
AMENDED COMPLAINT Revised to Add Citizenship of Parties Pursuant to November 16, 2022 Order against defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen, Chess.com, LLC, Hikaru Nakamura, Play Magnus AS, Daniel Rensch Revised to Add Citizenship of Parties Pursuant to November 16, 2022 Order, filed by Hans Moke Niemann.(Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 11/22/2022)
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Nov 23, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Neal F. Perryman for Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. (Perryman, Neal) (Entered: 11/23/2022)
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Nov 23, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Michael L. Jente for Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. (Jente, Michael) (Entered: 11/23/2022)
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Nov 23, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Benjamin M. Farley for Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. (Farley, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/23/2022)
Nov 23, 2022
***REMARK Re: 20 - The use of an attorney's electronic filing login and password to file a pleading, motion, memorandum or other document constitutes the signature of that attorney on that document for all purposes, including Fed.R.Civ.P. 11. (This document will be accepted by the Court, but for future filings please see Local Rule 11-2.11 located on the court website.) (TMT)
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Nov 23, 2022
ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case is transmitted to the Clerk of the Court for random reassignment. Signed by District Judge Ronnie L. White on 11/23/2022. (TMT) (Entered: 11/23/2022)
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Nov 23, 2022
REASSIGNMENT ORDER (GJL). District Judge Ronnie L. White no longer assigned to case. Case reassigned to District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig for all further proceedings. (TMT) (Entered: 11/23/2022)
Clerk's Reassignment Order
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Nov 28, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Spencer Tolson for Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Tolson, Spencer) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Nov 28, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Derek Todd Teeter for Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Teeter, Derek) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Nov 28, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Jeffrey B. Jensen for Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Jensen, Jeffrey) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Nov 28, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Kate Ledden for Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Ledden, Kate) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Nov 28, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Jamie L. Wine. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9641996) by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Wine, Jamie) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Nov 28, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Nima H. Mohebbi. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9642021) by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Nov 28, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Sarah F. Mitchell. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9642105) by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Mitchell, Sarah) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Nov 28, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Michael A. Hale. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9642125) by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Hale, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Nov 28, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Blake E. Stafford. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9642135) by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Stafford, Blake) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Nov 28, 2022
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation by Defendants Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen, Chess.com, LLC. (Reiser, Craig) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
Motion for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation
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Nov 29, 2022
Docket Text ORDER: Re: 34 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Blake E. Stafford; ORDERED GRANTED. 33 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Michael A. Hale; ORDERED GRANTED. 32 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Sarah F. Mitchell; ORDERED GRANTED. 30 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Jamie L. Wine; ORDERED GRANTED. 31 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Nima H. Mohebbi; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 11/29/22. (KJS) (Entered: 11/29/2022)
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Nov 29, 2022
Docket Text ORDER: Re: 35 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation filed by Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen, Chess.com, LLC ; ORDERED GRANTED; Defendants motion for leave to file in excess of the page limitation is GRANTED. To the extent Plaintiff seeks relief with respect to any responses, Plaintiff will need to file a separate motion. Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 11/29/22. (KJS) (Entered: 11/29/2022)
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Dec 1, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice John M. Tanski. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9648504) by Defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Tanski, John) (Entered: 12/01/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Dec 1, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Caroline P. Boisvert. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9648605) by Defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Boisvert, Caroline) (Entered: 12/01/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing
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Dec 2, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Jeffrey B. Jensen for Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Jensen, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
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Dec 2, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Spencer Tolson for Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Tolson, Spencer) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
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Dec 2, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Kate Ledden for Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Ledden, Kate) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
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Dec 2, 2022
MOTION to Dismiss Case Under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) by Defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen. (Reiser, Craig) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
Motion to Dismiss Case
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Dec 2, 2022
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 43 MOTION to Dismiss Case Under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by Defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen. (Reiser, Craig) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
Memorandum in Support of Motion
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Dec 2, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Derek Todd Teeter for Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Teeter, Derek) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
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Dec 2, 2022
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
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Dec 2, 2022
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 46 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
Memorandum in Support of Motion
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Dec 2, 2022
Docket Text ORDER: Re: 39 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Caroline P. Boisvert; ORDERED GRANTED. 38 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice John M. Tanski ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 12/2/22. (KJS) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
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Dec 2, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Jamie Wine for Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Wine, Jamie) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
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Dec 2, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Nima Mohebbi for Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
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Dec 2, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Sarah F Mitchell for Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Mitchell, Sarah) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
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Dec 2, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Michael A. Hale for Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Hale, Michael) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
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Dec 2, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Blake E. Stafford for Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Stafford, Blake) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
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Dec 2, 2022
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
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Dec 2, 2022
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
Memorandum in Support of Motion
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Dec 2, 2022
DECLARATION filed by Defendant Daniel Rensch re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Chess.com's October 4, 2022 Hans Niemann Report)(Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
Exhibit 1 - Chess.com's October 4, 2022 Hans Niemann Report
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Dec 2, 2022
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, within seven (7) days from the date of this Order, all parties shall file a Disclosure Statement in compliance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1, as amended (effective Dec, 1, 2022). IT IS F URTHER ORDERED that, within seven days after Defendant Play Magnus AS d/b/a/ Play Magnus Group (Play Magnus) files its above-noted Disclosure Statement, Plaintiff shall file a notice advising the Court of any additional information necessary for the Court to determine Play Magnuss citizenship under 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Failure to comply with this Order may result in this Court concluding that it lacks diversity jurisdiction over Plaintiffs state-law claims and instead exercising only supplemental jurisdiction over those claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1367. (Response to Court due by 12/9/2022.) Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 12/2/22. (KJS)
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Dec 7, 2022
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Michael J. Ryan. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9659305) by Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing Certificate of Good Standing MJR)(Ryan, Michael) (Entered: 12/07/2022)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing Certificate of Good Standing MJR
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Dec 7, 2022
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Defendant Chess.Com, LLC's Motion for Further Direction and for Extension of Time to File Corporate Disclosure Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1 ;Extension to file the following: Corporate Disclosure by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Heinz Declaration)(Jensen, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/07/2022)
Motion for Extension of Time to File
Attachment Heinz Declaration
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Dec 7, 2022
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2), and to dismiss under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) by Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. (Perryman, Neal) (Entered: 12/07/2022)
Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction
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Dec 7, 2022
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 60 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2), and to dismiss under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Perryman, Neal) (Entered: 12/07/2022)
Memorandum in Support of Motion
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Dec 8, 2022
Docket Text ORDER: Re: 58 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Michael J. Ryan. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9659305) by Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing Certificate of Good Standing MJR)(Ryan, Michael) filed by Hikaru Nakamura ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 12/8/2022. (JMP) (Entered: 12/08/2022)
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Dec 9, 2022
DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Reiser, Craig) (Main Document 63 replaced on 12/9/2022) (KJS). (Entered: 12/09/2022)
Disclosure Statement
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Dec 9, 2022
DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Reilly, James) (Entered: 12/09/2022)
Disclosure Statement
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Dec 9, 2022
DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Perryman, Neal) (Entered: 12/09/2022)
Disclosure Statement
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Dec 9, 2022
DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendant Daniel Rensch. No corporate parents or affiliates identified. (Jensen, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/09/2022)
Disclosure Statement
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Dec 9, 2022
MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Jensen, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/09/2022)
Motion for Leave to File Under Seal
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Dec 9, 2022
SEALED MEMORANDUM in Support of 67 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal filed by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. Redacted Copy due by 12/12/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Defendant Chess.com, LLC)(Jensen, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/09/2022)
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Dec 12, 2022
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend, Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER REGARDING PENDING MOTIONS TO DISMISS)(Reilly, James) (Entered: 12/12/2022)
Motion for Extension of Time to Amend
Text of Proposed Order STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER REGARDING PENDING MOTIONS
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Dec 12, 2022
ENTRY of Appearance by Jacob Richard Schlueter for Defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen. (Schlueter, Jacob) (Entered: 12/12/2022)
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Dec 13, 2022
STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING PENDING MOTIONS TO DISMISS - NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. Should Plaintiff elect to respond to the Motions by filing a Second Amended Complaint on the basis of his assertion that he is permitted to do so as a matter of course or by requesting the Courts leave, he shall do so on or before January 10, 2023. 2. Should Plaintiff elect to stand on his Amended Complaint, he shall file his opposition to the Motions on or before January 20, 2023. Any replies thereto shall be filed by Defendants on or before February 17, 2023. 3. Nothing contained herein is intended to, or shall be construed to, waive any of the parties rights, or claims or defenses. ( Amended/Supplemental Pleadings due by 1/10/2023.). Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 12/13/2022. (KJS) (Entered: 12/13/2022)
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Dec 16, 2022
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 67 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal filed by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 12/16/2022)
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
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Dec 20, 2022
REPLY to Response to Motion re 67 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal filed by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Jensen, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/20/2022)
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Jan 3, 2023
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant Chess.com, LLCs motion for further direction and extension of time is GRANTED. ECF No. 59 . The above-named Defendant must file its Disclosure Statement on or before January 13, 2023, and it need not trace its membership past Chess Holdings, LLC. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Court will hear this case only on the bases of federal question jurisdiction and supplemental jurisdiction. It will not hear the case on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 1/3/2023. (JMP)
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Jan 10, 2023
AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen, Chess.com, LLC, Hikaru Nakamura, Play Magnus AS, Daniel Rensch, filed by Hans Moke Niemann.(Oved, Terrence) (Entered: 01/10/2023)
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Jan 12, 2023
MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation by Defendants Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen, Chess.com, LLC, Hikaru Nakamura. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Reiser, Craig) (Entered: 01/12/2023)
Motion for Leave to
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Jan 13, 2023
RESPONSE to Motion re 76 MOTION for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation and Cross-Motion for Proportionate Relief filed by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 01/13/2023)
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Jan 13, 2023
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motion of Defendants Carlsen, Chess.com, LLC, and Nakamura for leave to file motions to dismiss in excess pages, (Doc. No. 76 ), is GRANTED.. Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 1/13/23. (KJS) (Entered: 01/13/2023)
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Jan 18, 2023
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Hans Moke Niemann Play Magnus AS waiver signed on 1/11/2023, answer due 4/11/2023. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 01/18/2023)
Waiver of Service Executed
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Jan 19, 2023
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that on or before January 26, 2023, Chess.com shall advise whether it still seeks to file the disclosure under seal, and if so, the continued need to file the disclosure under seal. (Response to Court due by 1/26/2023.) Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 1/19/2023. (JMP)
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Jan 24, 2023
MOTION to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint Under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) by Defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen. (Reiser, Craig) Modified on 3/14/2023 (KJS). (Entered: 01/24/2023)
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Jan 24, 2023
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 81 MOTION to Dismiss :the Second Amended Complaint Under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by Defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen. (Reiser, Craig) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
Memorandum in Support of Motion
83
Jan 24, 2023
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint and/or Compel Arbitration by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
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Jan 24, 2023
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 83 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint and/or Compel Arbitration filed by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
Memorandum in Support of Motion
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Jan 24, 2023
DECLARATION filed by Defendant Chess.com, LLC re 83 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint and/or Compel Arbitration . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Guardian Article)(Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
Exhibit 1 - Guardian Article
86
Jan 24, 2023
MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint by Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
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Jan 24, 2023
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 86 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
Memorandum in Support of Motion
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Jan 24, 2023
DECLARATION filed by Defendants Chess.com, LLC, Daniel Rensch re 86 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint, 83 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint and/or Compel Arbitration . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - October 2022 Niemann Report, # 2 Exhibit 2 - CGC Agreement, # 3 Exhibit 3 - CGC Official Rules)(Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
Exhibit 1 - October 2022 Niemann Report
Exhibit 2 - CGC Agreement
Exhibit 3 - CGC Official Rules
89
Jan 24, 2023
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2), and to dismiss under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) by Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. (Perryman, Neal) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction
90
Jan 24, 2023
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 89 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2), and to dismiss under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Perryman, Neal) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
Memorandum in Support of Motion
91
Jan 25, 2023
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motions to Dismiss, and for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 01/25/2023)
Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
92
Jan 26, 2023
Docket Text ORDER: Re: 91 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motions to Dismiss, and for Leave to File in Excess of Page Limitation by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) filed by Hans Moke Niemann ; ORDERED GRANTED ( Response to Court due by 3/2/2023.). Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 1/26/23. (KJS) (Entered: 01/26/2023)
93
Jan 26, 2023
RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER re 80 Memorandum & Order, by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Chess.com's Amended Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement)(Jensen, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/26/2023)
Response to Court Order
Attachment Chess.com's Amended Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement
94
Jan 27, 2023
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant Chess.com, LLCs may file its proposed disclosure statement at (Doc. No. 93 -1) on or before February 3, 2023. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant Chess.com, LLCs motion for leave to file under seal, (Doc. No. 67 ), is DENIED as MOOT. (Proposed disclosure statement due by 2/3/2023.) Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 1/27/23. (KJS) (Entered: 01/27/2023)
95
Jan 30, 2023
MOTION for Discovery from Chess.com to Establish Diversity Jurisdiction, or Alternatively to Amend Order to Permit Appeal by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - November 21, 2022 Email)(Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 01/30/2023)
Motion for Discovery
Exhibit A - November 21, 2022 Email
96
Jan 31, 2023
DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Defendants Chess.com, LLC, Checkmate Intermediate Holdings LLC, Chess Holdings, LLC.. (Jensen, Jeffrey) (Entered: 01/31/2023)
Disclosure Statement
97
Feb 1, 2023
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 74 Memorandum & Order,, by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AMOEDC-9759026. (Entered: 02/01/2023)
98
Feb 2, 2023
NOTIFICATION OF APPEAL AND NOA SUPPLEMENT by clerk to USCA regarding 74 Memorandum & Order,,. Notice of Appeal filed on 2/1/2023 by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. NOTIFICATION TO COUNSEL AND PRO SE PARTY: FILE REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT WITH DISTRICT COURT CLERKS OFFICE.(JBH) (Entered: 02/02/2023)
Notification of Appeal and NOA Supplement
99
Feb 3, 2023
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 95 MOTION for Discovery from Chess.com to Establish Diversity Jurisdiction, or Alternatively to Amend Order to Permit Appeal filed by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 02/03/2023)
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
100
Feb 6, 2023
Initial Notification from USCA for 97 Notice of Appeal filed by Hans Moke Niemann USCA Appeal Number: 23-2216(KJS) (Entered: 02/06/2023)
Initial Notification from USCA
101
Feb 6, 2023
Briefing Schedule from USCA for 97 Notice of Appeal filed by Hans Moke Niemann USCA Appeal Number: 23-2216 (See attached document for all other deadlines.)(KJS) (Entered: 02/06/2023)
Briefing Schedule from USCA
102
Feb 8, 2023
LETTER from USCA re 97 Notice of Appeal : USCA Appeal #: 23-1218(KJS) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
103
Feb 8, 2023
REPLY to Response to Motion re 95 MOTION for Discovery from Chess.com to Establish Diversity Jurisdiction, or Alternatively to Amend Order to Permit Appeal filed by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
Reply to Response to Motion
104
Feb 13, 2023
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff shall advise the Court as to whether he is still pursuing his motion for jurisdictional discovery, and if so, advising whether the Court has jurisdiction over this matter in light of his interlocutory appeal, on or before February 21, 2023. (Response to Court due by 2/21/2023.) Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 2/13/23. (KJS) (Entered: 02/14/2023)
105
Feb 17, 2023
RESPONSE TO COURT ORDER re 104 Order, by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 02/17/2023)
Response to Court Order
106
Feb 24, 2023
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Jennifer R. Pierce. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9803977) by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing Certificate of Good Standing)(Pierce, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/24/2023)
Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Certificate of Good Standing Certificate of Good Standing
107
Feb 27, 2023
Docket Text ORDER: Re: 106 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Jennifer R. Pierce. The Certificate of Good Standing was attached.(Filing fee $150 receipt number AMOEDC-9803977) by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing Certificate of Good Standing)(Pierce, Jennifer) filed by Hans Moke Niemann ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 2/27/2023. (JMP) (Entered: 02/27/2023)
108
Mar 2, 2023
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 86 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint, 83 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint and/or Compel Arbitration, 89 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2), and to dismiss under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6), 81 MOTION to Dismiss :the Second Amended Complaint Under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 03/02/2023)
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
109
Mar 6, 2023
USCA JUDGMENT as to 97 Notice of Appeal filed by Hans Moke Niemann. The motion of appellee for dismissal of this appeal for lack of jurisdiction is granted. The appeal is hereby dismissed. The motion for damages and costs under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 38 is denied. This is a preliminary judgment and/or opinion of U.S. Court of Appeals; jurisdiction is not recovered until the Mandate is issued by the U.S Court of Appeals.(CBL) (Entered: 03/06/2023)
110
Mar 13, 2023
REPLY to Response to Motion re 81 MOTION to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint Under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by Defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen. (Reiser, Craig) Modified on 3/14/2023 (KJS). (Entered: 03/13/2023)
Reply to Response to Motion
111
Mar 13, 2023
REPLY to Response to Motion re 86 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Daniel Rensch. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 03/13/2023)
Reply to Response to Motion
112
Mar 13, 2023
REPLY to Response to Motion re 83 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint and/or Compel Arbitration filed by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 03/13/2023)
Reply to Response to Motion
113
Mar 13, 2023
REPLY to Response to Motion re 89 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2), and to dismiss under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. (Perryman, Neal) (Entered: 03/13/2023)
Reply to Response to Motion
114
Mar 22, 2023
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion for leave to conduct jurisdictional discovery and, alternatively, to amend Order to permit appeal is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. (Doc. No. 95 ). Plaintiff's reques t for leave to conduct jurisdictional discovery is granted. His request for the Court to amend its order at to permit interlocutory appeal is denied. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall have a period of 90 days from the date of this Order to c onduct jurisdictional discovery and, if appropriate, to seek leave to file an amended complaint that alleges sufficient facts to establish diversity jurisdiction. ( Response to Court due by 6/20/2023.) Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 3/22/2023. (JMP)
115
Mar 31, 2023
MANDATE of USCA as to 97 Notice of Appeal filed by Hans Moke Niemann USCA #:23-1218 In accordance with the judgment and pursuant to the provisions of Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 41(a), the formal mandate is hereby issued in the above-styled matter. Appeal is Dismissed. (KXS) (Entered: 03/31/2023)
116
Mar 31, 2023
ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants' motions to dismiss the First Amended Complaint are DENIED as MOOT. (Doc. No. 43, 46, 54, 60 ). Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 3/31/2023. (KEK) (Entered: 03/31/2023)
117
Apr 11, 2023
ENTRY of Appearance by Kate Ledden for Defendant Play Magnus AS. (Ledden, Kate) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
118
Apr 11, 2023
ENTRY of Appearance by Jeffrey B. Jensen for Defendant Play Magnus AS. (Jensen, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
119
Apr 11, 2023
ENTRY of Appearance by Derek Todd Teeter for Defendant Play Magnus AS. (Teeter, Derek) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
120
Apr 11, 2023
ENTRY of Appearance by Spencer Tolson for Defendant Play Magnus AS. (Tolson, Spencer) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
121
Apr 11, 2023
ENTRY of Appearance by Jamie Wine for Defendant Play Magnus AS. (Wine, Jamie) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
122
Apr 11, 2023
ENTRY of Appearance by Nima Mohebbi for Defendant Play Magnus AS. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
123
Apr 11, 2023
ENTRY of Appearance by Michael A. Hale for Defendant Play Magnus AS. (Hale, Michael) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
124
Apr 11, 2023
ENTRY of Appearance by Sarah F Mitchell for Defendant Play Magnus AS. (Mitchell, Sarah) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
125
Apr 11, 2023
ENTRY of Appearance by Blake E. Stafford for Defendant Play Magnus AS. (Stafford, Blake) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
126
Apr 11, 2023
MOTION to Dismiss :Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint by Defendant Play Magnus AS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration of Dmitri Shneider, # 3 Declaration of Nima Mohebbi, # 4 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Nima Mohebbi)(Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
Motion to Dismiss
Declaration of Dmitri Shneider
Declaration of Nima Mohebbi
Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Nima Mohebbi
127
Apr 11, 2023
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Defendants Play Magnus AS, Chess Growthco LLC, Chess.com, LLC.. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
Disclosure Statement
128
Apr 18, 2023
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 126 MOTION to Dismiss :Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 04/18/2023)
Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
129
Apr 18, 2023
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Pro Hac Vice attorney/firm JOHN M. TANSKI by Defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen. (Tanski, John) (Entered: 04/18/2023)
Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
130
Apr 19, 2023
Docket Text ORDER: Re: 128 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 126 MOTION to Dismiss :Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) filed by Hans Moke Niemann ; ORDERED GRANTED. (Response to Court due by May 2, 2023). Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 4/19/23. (KJS) (Entered: 04/19/2023)
131
Apr 19, 2023
Docket Text ORDER: Re: 129 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Pro Hac Vice attorney/firm JOHN M. TANSKI filed by Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen ; ORDERED GRANTED. (Attorney John M. Tanski terminated.) Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 4/19/23. (KJS) (Entered: 04/19/2023)
132
Apr 24, 2023
RULE 16 ORDER This case is assigned to Track: Track 2 - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: [see full order for details.] (Joint Scheduling Plan due by 5/18/2023. Rule 16 Conference set for 5/25/2023 03:00 PM in Zoom Video Conference before District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig.) Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 4/24/2023. (JMP) (Entered: 04/24/2023)
133
May 1, 2023
MOTION to Continue Rule 16 Conference by Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. (Perryman, Neal) (Modified on 5/2/2023 to correct motion type.) (KJS). (Entered: 05/01/2023)
134
May 2, 2023
NOTICE of Filing Deficiency re 133 MOTION to Vacate Defendant Christopher Hikaru Nakamura's Motion to Postpone Rule 16 Conference filed by Defendant Hikaru Nakamura. In accordance with Eastern District of Missouri Local Rules and the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) Procedures Manual, a filing deficiency has been identified as follows: Counsel used the wrong filing event for this document. Docket entry modified and no further action needs to be taken. The correct event to use for future filings is: MOTION to Continue (KJS) (Entered: 05/02/2023)
135
May 2, 2023
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 126 MOTION to Dismiss :Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 05/02/2023)
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
136
May 3, 2023
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant Nakamuras motion to postpone the Rule 16 conference is GRANTED. (Doc. No. 133 ). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Rule 16 conference previously set for May 25, 2023, and any associated deadlines with respect to the same, are CANCELED. IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer in good faith and, by no later than May 23, 2023, file a status report with respect to any agreement regarding the rescheduling of the Rule 16 conference. The Rule 16 conference will be rescheduled as appropriate following receipt of the above-noted status report. ( Status Report due by 5/23/2023.). Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 5/3/23. (KJS) (Entered: 05/03/2023)
137
May 4, 2023
NOTICE Compliance: by Defendant Chess.com, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nima H. Mohebbi)(Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 05/04/2023)
Notice (Other)
Declaration of Nima H. Mohebbi
138
May 4, 2023
NOTICE of Change of Address filed by Neal F. Perryman. (Perryman, Neal) Address updated in CMECF on 5/4/2023 (CMC). (Entered: 05/04/2023)
Notice of Change of Address
139
May 4, 2023
STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Hikaru Nakamura. (Perryman, Neal) (Entered: 05/04/2023)
140
May 8, 2023
NOTICE Plaintiff's Response to Chess.com, LLC's Notice of Compliance: by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann re 137 Notice (Other) (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 05/08/2023)
141
May 9, 2023
MOTION to Stay Rule 16 Conference and Merits Discovery by Defendants Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen, Chess.com, LLC, Hikaru Nakamura, Play Magnus AS, Daniel Rensch. (Warr, Jaclyn) (Main Document 141 replaced on 5/17/2023) (JMP). (Entered: 05/09/2023)
142
May 9, 2023
MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 141 MOTION to Stay Rule 16 Conference and Merits Discovery filed by Defendants Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen, Chess.com, LLC, Hikaru Nakamura, Play Magnus AS, Daniel Rensch. (Warr, Jaclyn) (Main Document 142 replaced on 5/17/2023) (JMP). (Entered: 05/09/2023)
Memorandum in Support of Motion
143
May 12, 2023
REPLY to Response to Motion re 126 MOTION to Dismiss :Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed by Defendant Play Magnus AS. (Mohebbi, Nima) (Entered: 05/12/2023)
Reply to Response to Motion
144
May 23, 2023
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 141 MOTION to Stay Rule 16 Conference and Merits Discovery filed by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 05/23/2023)
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
145
Jun 2, 2023
REPLY to Response to Motion re 141 MOTION to Stay Rule 16 Conference and Merits Discovery filed by Defendants Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen, Chess.com, LLC, Hikaru Nakamura, Play Magnus AS, Daniel Rensch. (Warr, Jaclyn) (Entered: 06/02/2023)
Reply to Response to Motion
146
Jun 9, 2023
NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 81 MOTION to Dismiss :the Second Amended Complaint Under Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 52-196a and Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) by Defendant Sven Magnus Oen Carlsen . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Smith v Supple, # 2 Exhibit B - Pryor v Brignole)(Reiser, Craig) (Entered: 06/09/2023)
Notice of Supplemental Authority
Exhibit A - Smith v Supple
Exhibit B - Pryor v Brignole
147
Jun 9, 2023
RESPONSE re 146 Notice of Supplemental Authority, filed by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 06/09/2023)
Response to Notice of Supplemental Authority
148
Jun 20, 2023
STATUS REPORT by Hans Moke Niemann. (Urgenson, Andrew) (Entered: 06/20/2023)
149
Jun 27, 2023
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants' motions to dismiss Plaintiff's second amended complaint are GRANTED in part, as set forth above. ECF Nos. 81 , 83 , 86 , 89 & 126 . Counts 3 and 4 are DISMISSED with prej udice for failure to state a claim. The Court declines to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining Counts, which are DISMISSED without prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' joint motion to stay the Rule 16 conference is DISMISSED as moot. ECF No. 141 . All claims against all parties having been resolved, the Court will enter a separate Order of Dismissal. Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 6/27/2023. (CLH)
150
Jun 27, 2023
ORDER OF DISMISSAL: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. Counts 3 and 4 are DISMISSED with prejudice. The Court declines to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining Counts, and the remaining Counts are DISMISSED without prejudice. Pursuant to Local Rule 13.05, Section B(2), if a party wishes for any documents previously filed under seal to remain sealed, a Motion to Continue Sealing must be filed in this case within 90 days following the final disposition of the litigation. 60-Day Reminder for LR 13.05 Unsealing 8/28/2023 90-day Reminder for LR 13.05 Unsealing 9/25/2023. Signed by District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 6/27/2023. (CLH) (Entered: 06/27/2023)
Order of Dismissal (case - Stipulation of Dismissal)
151
Jul 26, 2023
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 149 Memorandum & Order,, 150 Order of Dismissal (case - Stipulation of Dismissal),, by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number AMOEDC-10068966. (Entered: 07/26/2023)
152
Jul 26, 2023
NOTIFICATION OF APPEAL AND NOA SUPPLEMENT by clerk to USCA regarding 149 Memorandum & Order,, 150 Order of Dismissal (case - Stipulation of Dismissal),,. Notice of Appeal filed on 7/26/23 by Plaintiff Hans Moke Niemann. NOTIFICATION TO COUNSEL AND PRO SE PARTY: FILE REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT WITH DISTRICT COURT CLERKS OFFICE.(JWD) (Entered: 07/26/2023)
Notification of Appeal and NOA Supplement
153
Jul 27, 2023
Initial Notification from USCA for 151 Notice of Appeal filed by Hans Moke Niemann USCA Appeal Number: 23-2717(KJS) (Entered: 07/27/2023)
Initial Notification from USCA
154
Jul 27, 2023
Briefing Schedule from USCA for 151 Notice of Appeal filed by Hans Moke Niemann USCA Appeal Number: 23-2717 (See attached document for all deadlines.)(KJS) (Entered: 07/27/2023)
Briefing Schedule from USCA
155
Aug 29, 2023
USCA JUDGMENT as to 151 Notice of Appeal filed by Hans Moke Niemann. Appellant's motion to dismiss the appeal is granted. The appeal is hereby dismissed in accordance with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure 42(b). The Court's mandate shall issue forthwith. This is a preliminary judgment and/or opinion of U.S. Court of Appeals; jurisdiction is not recovered until the Mandate is issued by the U.S Court of Appeals. (CBL) (Entered: 08/29/2023)
156
Aug 29, 2023
MANDATE of USCA as to 151 Notice of Appeal filed by Hans Moke Niemann. USCA #:23-2717. In accordance with the judgment and pursuant to the provisions of Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 41(a), the formal mandate is hereby issued in the above-styled matter. Appeal is Appeal is Dismissed.(CBL) (Entered: 08/29/2023)
157
Sep 15, 2023
Unopposed MOTION for Continued Sealing by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. (Jensen, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/15/2023)
Motion for Continued Sealing
158
Sep 15, 2023
SEALED MEMORANDUM in Support of 157 Unopposed MOTION for Continued Sealing filed by Defendant Chess.com, LLC. Redacted Copy due by 9/18/2023. (Jensen, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/15/2023)
Sep 21, 2023
***REMARK Per chambers, no redacted copy needed. Notice of Non-compliance filed # 159 has been deleted. (CBL)
159
Oct 2, 2023
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant Chess.com, LLCs unopposed motion for continued sealing of documents pursuant to Rule 13.05 is GRANTED. ECF No. 157 . The documents at issue (ECF Nos. 68 & 73, and the exhibits thereto) shall remain under seal indefinitely.. Signed by Sr. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on 10/2/23. (KJS) (Entered: 10/02/2023)
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