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Entered	Case	Description
11/14/24	Chen v. Partnerships Unincorp Associations 1:24-CV-07164 ( N.D. IL )	DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Sara L. Ellis on 11/13/2024:Emailed notice(rj, ) (Entered: 11/14/2024)
11/13/24	Chen v. Partnerships Unincorp Associations 1:24-CV-07164 ( N.D. IL )	STIPULATION regarding preliminary injunction [25] Stipulation to Modify Preliminary Injunction with Respect to Defendant No. 9, Kalkehay, LLC (Boone, Sarah) (Entered: 11/13/2024)
11/12/24	Chen v. Partnerships Unincorp Associations 1:24-CV-07164 ( N.D. IL )	NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Zhaoyou Chen as to certain defendants (Boone, Sarah) (Entered: 11/12/2024)
11/08/24	Chen v. Partnerships Unincorp Associations 1:24-CV-07164 ( N.D. IL )	DECLARATION of Baruch Gottesman regarding telephone conference,,,,,,,, set deadlines/hearings,,,,,,,, terminate deadlines and hearings,,,,,,, [100] , other [72] (Attachments: # [1] Exhibit A - Copy of the Docketed Joint Stipulation of Withdrawal)(Gottesman, Baruch) (Entered: 11/08/2024)
11/08/24	Chen v. Partnerships Unincorp Associations 1:24-CV-07164 ( N.D. IL )	ANSWER to amended complaint by NWESTUN Direct, UWN (Attachments: # [1] Exhibit A - Patent Report, # [2] Exhibit B - Certifications by Jie Yang, # [3] Exhibit C - Chinese Patent CN305777365S, # [4] Exhibit D - Yang Final Order, # [5] Exhibit E - Specimen of Final Orders)(Gottesman, Baruch) (Entered: 11/08/2024)
11/08/24	Chen v. Partnerships Unincorp Associations 1:24-CV-07164 ( N.D. IL )	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephone conference held on 11/7/2024. By 11/8/2024, counsel for Defendants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, gulrear, secure4u to file notice of decision regarding appeal as stated on the record. Telephone Conference set for 11/21/2024 is stricken and reset to 12/11/2024 at 9:30 AM for ruling on motions to vacate, sever, raise the bond. Any defendant that has not filed a motion to vacate the preliminary injunction may do so by 11/15/2024; responses by 11/22/2024 and replies by 11/26/2024. Motion for judgment on the pleadings [32] is denied as moot. Defendants UWN and NWESTUN Direct's responsive pleading is due by 11/8/2024 and if objecting to preliminary injunction should follow the briefing schedule set by the Court. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Telephoned/Emailed notice (rj, ) Modified on 11/8/2024 (rj, ). (Entered: 11/08/2024) MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephone conference held on 11/7/2024. By 11/8/2024, counsel for Defendants BYOFI, Haikung, Kifiray, Linstock, RICHCAT, TigeJoy, WiKT, YinYoHome, gulrear, secure4u to file notice of decision regarding appeal as stated on the record. Telephone Conference set for 11/21/2024 is stricken and reset to 12/11/2024 at 9:30 AM for ruling on motions to vacate, sever, raise the bond. Any defendant that has not filed a motion to vacate the preliminary injunction may do so by 11/15/2024; responses by 11/22/2024 and replies by 11/26/2024. Motion for judgment on the pleadings [32] is denied as moot. Defendants UWN and NWESTUN Direct's responsive pleading is due by 11/8/2024 and if objecting to preliminary injunction should follow the briefing schedule set by the Court. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Telephoned/Emailed notice (rj, ) Modified on 11/8/2024 (rj, ). (Entered: 11/08/2024)
11/05/24	Chen v. Partnerships Unincorp Associations 1:24-CV-07164 ( N.D. IL )	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephone conference held on 11/5/2024. Attorney Baruch S. Gottesman did not appear for today's hearing and is ordered to appear on 11/7/2024 at 1:30 p.m. and must be prepared to explain how the notice of appeal affects the pending motion. Telephone Conference set for 11/7/2024 at 1:30 p.m. on the Webex platform. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 11/05/2024) MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Telephone conference held on 11/5/2024. Attorney Baruch S. Gottesman did not appear for today's hearing and is ordered to appear on 11/7/2024 at 1:30 p.m. and must be prepared to explain how the notice of appeal affects the pending motion. Telephone Conference set for 11/7/2024 at 1:30 p.m. on the Webex platform. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (650) 479-3207, Access Code: 2314 361 1508. Throughout the telephonic hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Please note that the conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll-free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 11/05/2024)
11/05/24	Chen v. Partnerships Unincorp Associations 1:24-CV-07164 ( N.D. IL )	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Motion hearing held on 10/31/2024 regarding motions for miscellaneous relief, [85] and [94] and continued to 11/5/2024 at 9:45 AM on the Webex platform. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 11/05/2024)
11/01/24	Chen v. Partnerships Unincorp Associations 1:24-CV-07164 ( N.D. IL )	ANSWER to amended complaint Affirmative Defenses, with Jury Demand COUNTERCLAIM filed by Kalkehay LLC against Zhaoyou Chen . by Kalkehay LLC (Attachments: # [1] Exhibit A, # [2] Exhibit B, # [3] Exhibit C, # [4] Exhibit D, # [5] Exhibit E, # [6] Exhibit F)(Lin, Shu-yu) (Entered: 11/01/2024)
10/31/24	Chen v. Partnerships Unincorp Associations 1:24-CV-07164 ( N.D. IL )	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (866) 434-5269, Access Code: 8087837. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 10/31/2024) MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sara L. Ellis: Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (866) 434-5269, Access Code: 8087837. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice (rj, ) (Entered: 10/31/2024)