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Entered	Case	Description
07/19/24	Control Laser Corp v. Smith 4:21-CV-01869 ( N.D. CA )	REPORT on the determination of an action regarding Patent infringement (cc: form mailed to register). (mcl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/19/2024) (Entered: 07/19/2024)
07/18/24	Control Laser Corp v. Smith 4:21-CV-01869 ( N.D. CA )	ORDER OF DISMISSAL UPON SETTLEMENT. Signed by Judge Jon S. Tigar on 07/18/2024. (dms, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/18/2024) (Entered: 07/18/2024)
07/17/24	Control Laser Corp v. Smith 4:21-CV-01869 ( N.D. CA )	STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Control Laser Corporation. (Bucki, Craig) (Filed on 7/17/2024) (Entered: 07/17/2024)
07/17/24	Control Laser Corp v. Smith 4:21-CV-01869 ( N.D. CA )	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER filed by Control Laser Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Craig Bucki Declaration in support of the stipulation and proposed Order)(Bucki, Craig) (Filed on 7/17/2024) (Entered: 07/17/2024)
07/16/24	Control Laser Corp v. Smith 4:21-CV-01869 ( N.D. CA )	CLERK'S NOTICE: VACATING PRE-SETTLEMENT PLANNING CONFERENCE. The Court acknowledges receipt of the parties' email to court staff, reporting that a settlement has been reached. In light of this report and the parties' request, the pre-settlement scheduling conference set for 07/16/2024 at 10:30 AM is HEREBY VACATED. A Joint Status Report is to be filed by 07/19/2024, reflecting the information received via email. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jaf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/16/2024) (Entered: 07/16/2024) CLERK'S NOTICE: VACATING PRE-SETTLEMENT PLANNING CONFERENCE. The Court acknowledges receipt of the parties' email to court staff, reporting that a settlement has been reached. In light of this report and the parties' request, the pre-settlement scheduling conference set for 07/16/2024 at 10:30 AM is HEREBY VACATED. A Joint Status Report is to be filed by 07/19/2024, reflecting the information received via email. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jaf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/16/2024) (Entered: 07/16/2024)
06/26/24	Control Laser Corp v. Smith 4:21-CV-01869 ( N.D. CA )	CLERKS NOTICE SETTING PRE-SETTLEMENT PLANNING CONFERENCE: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Peter H. Kang for settlement. Per Judge Kang's Settlement Conference Standing Order, and further in light of the Court's schedule, the Court sets a Pre-settlement Planning Conference for July 16, 2024 at 10:30AM before Judge Kang. The Planning Conference will be held via a non-public Zoom meeting. The Court directs counsel for all parties to review and comply with Judge Kang's Settlement Conference Standing Order prior to the Planning Conference, particularly the meet and confer requirements for scheduling the Settlement Conference itself. At the Planning Conference, the parties shall be prepared to discuss and the Court will set the final date for the Settlement Conference. Appearances by Counsel: All counsel shall provide advance notice to the Court if they will be participating in the Planning Conference, in order for Court to ensure proper participation in the Zoom meeting. Each party shall send a list of names of each participating attorney, their email addresses, and party they are representing to Judge Kang's Courtroom Deputy via email at PHKcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than close of business two (2) days prior to the Zoom conference.Zoom Meeting Access: Information on how to join the Planning Conference can be found on Judge Kang's webpage on the Court's website under the subheading Non-Public Hearings [Settlement Conferences] at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges/peter-h-kang-phk/General Order 58: The Court reminds all persons granted access to Court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of Court proceedings from a location outside the Courthouse (including screenshots or other audio or visual copying of a hearing or conference) are prohibited, absent prior written authorization from the Chief Judge. 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.Zoom Guidance and Setup can be found on the Court's website: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(jaf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/26/2024) (Entered: 06/26/2024) CLERKS NOTICE SETTING PRE-SETTLEMENT PLANNING CONFERENCE: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Peter H. Kang for settlement. Per Judge Kang's Settlement Conference Standing Order, and further in light of the Court's schedule, the Court sets a Pre-settlement Planning Conference for July 16, 2024 at 10:30AM before Judge Kang. The Planning Conference will be held via a non-public Zoom meeting. The Court directs counsel for all parties to review and comply with Judge Kang's Settlement Conference Standing Order prior to the Planning Conference, particularly the meet and confer requirements for scheduling the Settlement Conference itself. At the Planning Conference, the parties shall be prepared to discuss and the Court will set the final date for the Settlement Conference. Appearances by Counsel: All counsel shall provide advance notice to the Court if they will be participating in the Planning Conference, in order for Court to ensure proper participation in the Zoom meeting. Each party shall send a list of names of each participating attorney, their email addresses, and party they are representing to Judge Kang's Courtroom Deputy via email at PHKcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than close of business two (2) days prior to the Zoom conference.Zoom Meeting Access: Information on how to join the Planning Conference can be found on Judge Kang's webpage on the Court's website under the subheading Non-Public Hearings [Settlement Conferences] at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges/peter-h-kang-phk/General Order 58: The Court reminds all persons granted access to Court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of Court proceedings from a location outside the Courthouse (including screenshots or other audio or visual copying of a hearing or conference) are prohibited, absent prior written authorization from the Chief Judge. 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.Zoom Guidance and Setup can be found on the Court's website: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(jaf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/26/2024) (Entered: 06/26/2024)
06/06/24	Control Laser Corp v. Smith 4:21-CV-01869 ( N.D. CA )	[IN-CHAMBERS TEXT ONLY ORDER]:This case has been referred to the undersigned for settlement. See Dkt. 85 . Per Judge Kang's Settlement Conference Standing Order, the Parties are to meet and confer by June 28, 2024 and determine three mutually agreeable dates for the Court to hold the Pre-Settlement Conference in July 2024; immediately following the meet and confer, the Parties are to send the three dates to Judge Kang's Courtroom Deputy via email at PHKcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.The Court directs counsel for all Parties to review and comply with Judge Kang's Settlement Conference Standing Order prior to the Pre-Settlement Planning Conference, particularly the meet and confer requirements for scheduling the Settlement Conference itself. At the Pre-Settlement Planning Conference, the Parties shall be prepared to discuss, and the Court will set the final date for the Settlement Conference. The Pre-Settlement Planning Conference will be held via a non-public Zoom meeting. Appearances by Counsel: All counsel shall provide advance notice to the Court if they will be participating in the Pre-Settlement Planning Conference, in order for Court to ensure proper participation in the Zoom meeting. Each party shall send a list of names of each participating attorney, their email addresses, and party they are representing to Judge Kang's Courtroom Deputy via email at PHKcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than two (2) business days before the Pre-Settlement Planning Conference. Zoom Meeting Access: Information on how to join the Pre-Settlement Planning Conference can be found on Judge Kang's webpage on the Court's website under the subheading Non-Public Hearings [Settlement Conferences] at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges/peter-h-kang-phk/General Order 58: The Court reminds all persons granted access to Court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of Court proceedings from a location outside the Courthouse (including screenshots or other audio or visual copying of a hearing or conference) are prohibited, absent prior written authorization from the Chief Judge. 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. Signed by Judge Peter H. Kang on 06/06/24. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (phklc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/6/2024) (Entered: 06/06/2024) [IN-CHAMBERS TEXT ONLY ORDER]:This case has been referred to the undersigned for settlement. See Dkt. 85 . Per Judge Kang's Settlement Conference Standing Order, the Parties are to meet and confer by June 28, 2024 and determine three mutually agreeable dates for the Court to hold the Pre-Settlement Conference in July 2024; immediately following the meet and confer, the Parties are to send the three dates to Judge Kang's Courtroom Deputy via email at PHKcrd@cand.uscourts.gov.The Court directs counsel for all Parties to review and comply with Judge Kang's Settlement Conference Standing Order prior to the Pre-Settlement Planning Conference, particularly the meet and confer requirements for scheduling the Settlement Conference itself. At the Pre-Settlement Planning Conference, the Parties shall be prepared to discuss, and the Court will set the final date for the Settlement Conference. The Pre-Settlement Planning Conference will be held via a non-public Zoom meeting. Appearances by Counsel: All counsel shall provide advance notice to the Court if they will be participating in the Pre-Settlement Planning Conference, in order for Court to ensure proper participation in the Zoom meeting. Each party shall send a list of names of each participating attorney, their email addresses, and party they are representing to Judge Kang's Courtroom Deputy via email at PHKcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than two (2) business days before the Pre-Settlement Planning Conference. Zoom Meeting Access: Information on how to join the Pre-Settlement Planning Conference can be found on Judge Kang's webpage on the Court's website under the subheading Non-Public Hearings [Settlement Conferences] at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges/peter-h-kang-phk/General Order 58: The Court reminds all persons granted access to Court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of Court proceedings from a location outside the Courthouse (including screenshots or other audio or visual copying of a hearing or conference) are prohibited, absent prior written authorization from the Chief Judge. 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. Signed by Judge Peter H. Kang on 06/06/24. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (phklc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/6/2024) (Entered: 06/06/2024)
06/05/24	Control Laser Corp v. Smith 4:21-CV-01869 ( N.D. CA )	STIPULATION AND ORDER CONCERNING CONSENT TO SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE WITH U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Judge Jon S. Tigar granting 84 Stipulation. (kc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/5/2024) (Entered: 06/05/2024)
06/04/24	Control Laser Corp v. Smith 4:21-CV-01869 ( N.D. CA )	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Designation of Magistrate for Mediation filed by Control Laser Corporation. *CORRECTION OF DOCKET 83 .* (Bucki, Craig) (Filed on 6/4/2024) Modified on 6/4/2024 (mcl, COURT STAFF). Modified on 6/4/2024 (kc, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/04/2024)
06/04/24	Control Laser Corp v. Smith 4:21-CV-01869 ( N.D. CA )	*ENTERED IN ERROR. SEE DOCKET 84 FOR CORRECTED ENTRY.*STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Regarding Designation of Magistrate for Mediation filed by Control Laser Corporation. (Bucki, Craig) (Filed on 6/4/2024) Modified on 6/4/2024 (kc, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/04/2024)