Advance Local Media LLC v. Cohere Inc.
S.D.N.Y.
February 13, 2025
No. 1:25-cv-01305
- Assigned to
- Colleen McMahon
- Referred to
- Ona T. Wang
- Cause
- 17:101 Copyright Infringement
- Nature of suit
- 820 Copyright
- Jurisdiction
- Federal Question
- Jury demand
- Both
124 entries
- Entry 1Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
COMPLAINT against Cohere Inc.. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-30611997)Document filed by Insider, Inc., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, The Republican Company, Vox Media, LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, Forbes Media LLC, Advance Local Media LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Guardian News & Media Limited. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Works in Suit, # 2 Exhibit B - Copyright Infringement, # 3 Exhibit C - Trademarks, # 4 Exhibit D - Trademark Infringement).(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
1 Exhibit A - Works in Suit2 Exhibit B - Copyright Infringement3 Exhibit C - Trademarks4 Exhibit D - Trademark Infringement - Entry 2Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Zebrak, Scott) Modified on 2/14/2025 (pc). (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 3Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Cohere Inc., re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC, Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, Newsday, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 4Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Newark Morning Ledger Co., Other Affiliate Advance Publications, Inc. for Advance Local Media LLC. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 5Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Advance Publications, Inc. for Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast. Document filed by Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 6Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Forbes Global Media Holdings Inc. for Forbes Media LLC. Document filed by Forbes Media LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 7Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Guardian Media Group, PLC for Guardian News & Media Limited. Document filed by Guardian News & Media Limited..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 8Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Axel Springer SE for Insider, Inc.. Document filed by Insider, Inc...(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 9Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent NantMedia Holdings, LLC for Los Angeles Times Communications LLC. Document filed by Los Angeles Times Communications LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 10Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Tillandsia Media Holdings LLC for Newsday, LLC. Document filed by Newsday, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 11Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Advance Publications, Inc. for Plain Dealer Publishing Co.. Document filed by Plain Dealer Publishing Co...(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 12Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Politico Media Group Holding Inc. for Politico LLC. Document filed by Politico LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 13Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Emerson Collective Investments, LLC for The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC. Document filed by The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 14Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent SIJ Intermediate, LLC, Other Affiliate Accelerate360 Intermediate Holdco, LLC, Other Affiliate McClatchy Media LLC, Other Affiliate AC360 New HoldCo LLC, Other Affiliate SIJ Holdings, LLC, Other Affiliate SIJ Parent Holdings, LLC, Other Affiliate Accelerate 360 Parent Holdings for The McClatchy Company, LLC. Document filed by The McClatchy Company, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 15Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Torstar Corporation for Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Document filed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 16Feb 13, 2025Feb 13, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Vox Media Holdings, Inc., Other Affiliate Comcast Corporation, Other Affiliate NBCUniversal Media LLC for Vox Media, LLC. Document filed by Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
- Entry 17Feb 14, 2025Feb 14, 2025
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Cohere Inc...(pc) (Entered: 02/14/2025)
- Entry 18Feb 14, 2025Feb 14, 2025
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/14/2025)
- Entry 19Feb 18, 2025Feb 18, 2025
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A).(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/18/2025)
1 Exhibit A - Entry 20Feb 18, 2025Feb 18, 2025
AO 120 FORM TRADEMARK - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 120 Form Patent/Trademark for case opening submitted to court for review..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/18/2025)
- Entry 21Feb 19, 2025Feb 19, 2025
AO 120 FORM TRADEMARK - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1116, the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following trademark(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office electronically notified via Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF)..(pc) (Entered: 02/19/2025)
- Entry 22Feb 19, 2025Feb 19, 2025
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. 508, the Register of Copyrights is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following copyright(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Form e-mailed to Register of Copyrights..(pc) (Entered: 02/19/2025)
- Entry 23Feb 20, 2025Feb 20, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jennifer L. Pariser on behalf of Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC, Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, Newsday, LLC..(Pariser, Jennifer) (Entered: 02/20/2025)
- Entry 24Feb 20, 2025Feb 20, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Meredith E. Stewart on behalf of Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC, Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, Newsday, LLC..(Stewart, Meredith) (Entered: 02/20/2025)
- Entry 25Feb 20, 2025Feb 20, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Audrey Adu-Appiah on behalf of Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC, Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, Newsday, LLC..(Adu-Appiah, Audrey) (Entered: 02/20/2025)
- Entry 26Feb 20, 2025Feb 20, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Yunyi Chen on behalf of Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC, Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, Newsday, LLC..(Chen, Yunyi) (Entered: 02/20/2025)
- Entry 27Feb 26, 2025Feb 26, 2025
ORDER SCHEDULING AN INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: If a conforming case management plan is submitted at least two business days prior to the scheduled initial conference and subsequently approved by the Court, the initial conference will be canceled automatically. If a motion has been filed either before or after the case management plan is approved, and the parties desire a conference, a letter must be submitted to the Court via ECF specifically asking that the initial conference not be canceled. If the parties fai l to agree upon such a plan or fail to submit the plan to the Court within the time provided (at least two business days before the conference date), the parties must appear at a conference on 4/17/2025 at 11:15 a.m., in courtroom 24A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York, 10007. Initial Conference set for 4/17/2025 at 11:15 AM in Courtroom 24A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Colleen McMahon. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 2/26/2025) (jjc) (Entered: 02/26/2025)
- Entry 28Mar 28, 2025Mar 28, 2025
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Insider, Inc. waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; Politico LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; Los Angeles Times Communications LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; Newsday, LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; The Republican Company waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; Vox Media, LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; The McClatchy Company, LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; Advance Local Media LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; Forbes Media LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; Toronto Star Newspapers Limited waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; Plain Dealer Publishing Co. waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; Guardian News & Media Limited waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 4/22/2025. Document filed by Insider, Inc.; Politico LLC; The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC; Los Angeles Times Communications LLC; Newsday, LLC; The Republican Company; Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast; Vox Media, LLC; The McClatchy Company, LLC; Advance Local Media LLC; Forbes Media LLC; Toronto Star Newspapers Limited; Plain Dealer Publishing Co.; Guardian News & Media Limited..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 03/28/2025)
- Entry 29Apr 2, 2025Apr 2, 2025
WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Insider, Inc. waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; Politico LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; Los Angeles Times Communications LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; Newsday, LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; The Republican Company waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; Vox Media, LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; The McClatchy Company, LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; Advance Local Media LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; Forbes Media LLC waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; Toronto Star Newspapers Limited waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; Plain Dealer Publishing Co. waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025; Guardian News & Media Limited waiver sent on 2/21/2025, answer due 5/22/2025. Document filed by Insider, Inc.; Politico LLC; The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC; Los Angeles Times Communications LLC; Newsday, LLC; The Republican Company; Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast; Vox Media, LLC; The McClatchy Company, LLC; Advance Local Media LLC; Forbes Media LLC; Toronto Star Newspapers Limited; Plain Dealer Publishing Co.; Guardian News & Media Limited..(Oppenheim, Matthew) (Entered: 04/02/2025)
- Entry 30Apr 11, 2025Apr 11, 2025
ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Scott A. Zebrak dated 3/28/25 re: inform the Court that they have reached agreement. ENDORSEMENT: Order signed. Conference cancelled. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 4/11/25) (yv) (Entered: 04/11/2025)
- Entry 31Apr 11, 2025Apr 11, 2025
CTVTL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN: This case is to be tried to a jury. No pleading may be amended after September 15, 2025. Notwithstanding the foregoing, solely to update the works and marks in suit Plaintiffs may file an amended complaint by 12/1/2025. Joinder of Parties due by 9/15/2025. Fact Discovery due by 2/27/2026. Expert Discovery due by 7/24/2026. Discovery due by 7/24/2026. Pretrial Order due by 9/3/2026. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 4/11/25) (yv) (Entered: 04/11/2025)
- Entry 32Apr 15, 2025Apr 15, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christopher Cariello on behalf of Cohere Inc...(Cariello, Christopher) (Entered: 04/15/2025)
- Entry 33Apr 15, 2025Apr 15, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by R. David Hosp on behalf of Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 04/15/2025)
- Entry 34Apr 23, 2025Apr 23, 2025
MOTION for Geoffrey Moss to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30973450. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Geoffrey Moss, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Admitting Geoffrey Moss Pro Hac Vice).(Moss, Geoffrey) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
1 Exhibit Declaration of Geoffrey Moss2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing3 Proposed Order Admitting Geoffrey Moss Pro Hac Vice - Entry 35Apr 23, 2025Apr 23, 2025
MOTION for Sheryl Garko to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30973540. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Sheryl Garko, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Admitting Sheryl Garko Pro Hac Vice).(Garko, Sheryl) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
1 Exhibit Declaration of Sheryl Garko2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing3 Proposed Order Admitting Sheryl Garko Pro Hac Vice - Entry 36Apr 23, 2025Apr 23, 2025
MOTION for Mark S. Puzella to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30974318. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Mark S. Puzella, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Admitting Mark S. Puzella Pro Hac Vice).(Puzella, Mark) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
1 Exhibit Declaration of Mark S. Puzella2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing3 Proposed Order Admitting Mark S. Puzella Pro Hac Vice - Entry 37Apr 23, 2025Apr 23, 2025
MOTION for Laura Najemy to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30974358. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Laura Najemy, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Admitting Laura Najemy Pro Hac Vice).(Najemy, Laura) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
1 Exhibit Declaration of Laura Najemy2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing3 Proposed Order Admitting Laura Najemy Pro Hac Vice - Entry 38Apr 23, 2025Apr 23, 2025
MOTION for Avery Cartwright to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30974401. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Avery Cartwright, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Admitting Avery Cartwright Pro Hac Vice).(Cartwright, Avery) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
1 Exhibit Declaration of Avery Cartwright2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing3 Proposed Order Admitting Avery Cartwright Pro Hac Vice - Entry 39Apr 23, 2025Apr 23, 2025
MOTION for Annette L. Hurst to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30974468. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Annette L. Hurst, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Admitting Annette L. Hurst Pro Hac Vice).(Hurst, Annette) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
1 Exhibit Declaration of Annette L. Hurst2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing3 Proposed Order Admitting Annette L. Hurst Pro Hac Vice - Entry 40Apr 23, 2025Apr 23, 2025
MOTION for Amanda Lack to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30974502. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Amanda Lack, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Admitting Amanda Lack Pro Hac Vice).(Lack, Amanda) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
1 Exhibit Declaration of Amanda Lack2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing3 Proposed Order Admitting Amanda Lack Pro Hac Vice - Entry 41Apr 24, 2025Apr 24, 2025
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
- Entry 42Apr 24, 2025Apr 24, 2025
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 38 Motion for Avery Cartwright to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Avery Cartwright for admission to appear pro hac vice in the above captioned matter is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Avery Cartwright is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing the discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 4/24/25) (yv). (Entered: 04/24/2025)
- Entry 43Apr 24, 2025Apr 24, 2025
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 39 Motion for Annette L. Hurst to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Annette L. Hurst for admission to appear pro hac vice in the above captioned matter is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Annette L. Hurst is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing the discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 4/24/25) (yv) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
- Entry 44Apr 24, 2025Apr 24, 2025
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 35 Motion for Sheryl Garko to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Sheryl Garko for admission to appear pro hac vice in the above captioned matter is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Sheryl Garko is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Cou11 for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing the discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 4/24/25) (yv) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
- Entry 45Apr 24, 2025Apr 24, 2025
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 40 Motion for Amanda Lack to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Amanda Lack for admission to appear pro hac vice in the above captioned matter is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Amanda Lack is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing the discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 4/24/25) (yv) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
- Entry 46Apr 24, 2025Apr 24, 2025
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 37 Motion for Laura Najemy to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Laura ajemy for admission to appear pro hac vice in the above captioned matter is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Laura Najemy is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing the discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 4/24/25) (yv) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
- Entry 47Apr 24, 2025Apr 24, 2025
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 34 Motion for Geoffrey Moss to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Geoffrey Moss for admission to appear pro hac vice in the above captioned matter is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Geoffrey Moss is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing the discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 4/24/25) (yv) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
- Entry 48Apr 24, 2025Apr 24, 2025
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 36 Motion for Mark S. Puzella to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Mark S. Puzella for admission to appear pro hac vice in the above captioned matter is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Mark S. Puzella is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, includingthe Rules governing the discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 4/24/25) (yv) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
- Entry 49May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 05/22/2025)
- Entry 50May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 49 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 05/22/2025)
- Entry 51May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
DECLARATION of R. David Hosp in Support re: 49 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C).(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 05/22/2025)
1 Exhibit A2 Exhibit B3 Exhibit C - Entry 52May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
LETTER MOTION for Oral Argument of Motion to Dismiss addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from R. David Hosp dated May 22, 2025. Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 05/22/2025)
- Entry 53Jul 2, 2025Jul 2, 2025
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 49 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 07/02/2025)
- Entry 54Jul 25, 2025Jul 25, 2025
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 49 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 07/25/2025)
- Entry 55Jul 28, 2025Jul 28, 2025
MOTION for Kathleen Wills to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-31441157. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Kathleen Wills, # 2 Exhibit Certificates of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Admitting Kathleen Wills Pro Hac Vice).(Wills, Kathleen) (Entered: 07/28/2025)
1 Exhibit Declaration of Kathleen Wills2 Exhibit Certificates of Good Standing3 Proposed Order Admitting Kathleen Wills Pro Hac Vice - Entry 56Aug 5, 2025Aug 5, 2025
ORDER TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE granting 55 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Kathleen Wills ("Applicant") for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above-captioned action is GRANTED. It is SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 8/5/2025) (jca) Modified on 8/5/2025 (jca). (Entered: 08/05/2025)
- Entry 57Sep 26, 2025Sep 26, 2025
PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 09/26/2025)
- Entry 58Sep 29, 2025Sep 29, 2025
STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING PROTECTIVE ORDER...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material...SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 9/29/2025) (jjc) (Entered: 09/29/2025)
- Entry 60Nov 18, 2025Nov 18, 2025
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 1 Complaint,, addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from R. David Hosp dated 11/18/2025. Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 11/18/2025)
- Entry 61Nov 18, 2025Nov 18, 2025
FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Cassandra Grace Sciortino to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32014674. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Cassandra Sciortino, # 2 Exhibit DC Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit VA Certificate of Good Standing, # 4 Proposed Order Admitting Cassandra Sciortino).(Sciortino, Cassie) Modified on 11/19/2025 (bc). (Entered: 11/18/2025)
1 Exhibit Declaration of Cassandra Sciortino2 Exhibit DC Certificate of Good Standing3 Exhibit VA Certificate of Good Standing4 Proposed Order Admitting Cassandra Sciortino - Entry 62Nov 19, 2025Nov 19, 2025
ORDER granting 60 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint,. OK. (Cohere Inc. answer due 12/5/2025.) (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 11/19/25) (yv) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
- Entry 63Nov 20, 2025Nov 20, 2025
MOTION for Regan Smith to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32027137. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Regan Smith, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Admitting Regan Smith Pro Hac Vice).(Smith, Regan) (Entered: 11/20/2025)
1 Exhibit Declaration of Regan Smith2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing3 Proposed Order Admitting Regan Smith Pro Hac Vice - Entry 64Nov 24, 2025Nov 24, 2025
ORDER TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE granting 63 Motion for Regan Smith to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Regan Smith ("Applicant") for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above-captioned action is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above-captioned case in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to its Local Rules, including the rules governing discipline of attorneys. It is SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 11/24/25) (yv) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
- Entry 65Dec 1, 2025Dec 1, 2025
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Scott Zebrak dated December 1, 2025. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Revised Civil Case Management Plan).(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 12/01/2025)
1 Proposed Order Revised Civil Case Management Plan - Entry 66Dec 1, 2025Dec 1, 2025
REVISED CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN: The parties may at any time consent to have this case tried before the assigned Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. ยง 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. All discovery, including expert discovery, must be completed on or before August 14, 2026, with fact discovery concluding on or before May 15, 2026. a. PLEASE NOTE: the phrase "all discovery, including expert discovery" means that the parties must select and disclose their experts' identities and opinions, as required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2)(B), well before the expiration of the discovery period. Expert disclosures conforming with Rule 26 must be made no later than the fo llowing dates: Opening Expert Reports by June 5, 2026. 11. Rebuttal Expert Reports by July 10, 2026. No motion for summary judgment may be served after the date the pretrial order is due. The filing of a motion for summary judgment does not relieve the parties of the obligation to file the pretrial order and other pretrial submissions on the assigned date. a. The following schedule applies for any summary judgment motions and Daubert motions: motions filed on or before September 3, 2026; oppositions on or before October 14, 2026; and replies on or before November 12, 2026. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 12/1/2025) Amended Pleadings due by 1/28/2026. Motions due by 9/3/2026. Responses due by 10/14/2026 Replies due by 11/12/2026. Expert Discovery due by 8/14/2026. Discovery due by 8/14/2026. (ar) (Entered: 12/01/2025)
- Entry 67Dec 3, 2025Dec 3, 2025
MOTION for Cassandra Sciortino to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32078131. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of C. Sciortino, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Certificate of Good Standing - DC, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Certificate of Good Standing - VA, # 4 Proposed Order to Admit PHV).(Sciortino, Cassie) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of C. Sciortino2 Exhibit 2 - Certificate of Good Standing - DC3 Exhibit 3 - Certificate of Good Standing - VA4 Proposed Order to Admit PHV - Entry 68Dec 4, 2025Dec 4, 2025
ORDER TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE granting 67 Motion for Cassandra Sciortino to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Cassandra Sciortino ("Applicant") for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above-captioned action is GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above-captionedcase in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to its Local Rules, including the rules governing discipline of attorneys. It is SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 12/4/25) (yv) (Entered: 12/04/2025)
- Entry 69Dec 5, 2025Dec 5, 2025
ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 12/05/2025)
- Entry 70Feb 10, 2026Feb 10, 2026
LETTER MOTION for Discovery re: request for a reference to the Magistrate Judge regarding a discovery dispute addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Scott Zebrak dated February 10, 2026. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
- Entry 71Feb 10, 2026Feb 10, 2026
ORDER OF REFERENCE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Specific Non-Dispositive Motion/Dispute Discovery Disputes. Referred to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. SO ORDERED. Motions referred to Sarah Netburn. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 2/10/2026) (jjc) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
- Entry 72Feb 12, 2026Feb 12, 2026
LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Scott Zebrak dated February 12, 2026. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
- Entry 73Feb 18, 2026Feb 18, 2026
LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from R. David Hosp dated February 18, 2026 re: 72 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Scott Zebrak dated February 12, 2026. . Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
- Entry 74Feb 20, 2026Feb 20, 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Vox Media Holdings, Inc. for Vox Media, LLC. Document filed by Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
- Entry 75Feb 24, 2026Feb 24, 2026
ORDER: A brief conference is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss case management issuesthe parties need not be prepared to discuss the outstanding discovery dispute. At that time, the parties should call the Court's dedicated teleconferencing line at (855) 244-8681 and enter Access Code 23142707008. If this date is unavailable for any party, they must contact Courtroom Deputy Diljah Shaw at Diljah_Shaw@nysd.uscourts.gov. SO ORDERED. Status Conference set for 2/26/2026 at 01:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 2/24/2026) (dsh) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
- Entry 76Feb 25, 2026Feb 25, 2026
MOTION for Jesse Beringer to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32458760. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Jesse Beringer, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing D.C., # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing VA, # 4 Proposed Order Admitting Jesse Beringer Pro Hac Vice).(Beringer, Jesse) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
1 Exhibit Declaration of Jesse Beringer2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing D.C.3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing VA4 Proposed Order Admitting Jesse Beringer Pro Hac Vice - Entry 77Feb 25, 2026Feb 25, 2026
ORDER: The conference scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. is RESCHEDULED for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. At that time, the parties should call the Court's dedicated teleconferencing line at (855) 244-8681 and enter Access Code 23142707008. SO ORDERED. Status Conference set for 2/26/2026 at 12:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 2/25/2026) (dsh) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
- Entry 78Feb 26, 2026Feb 26, 2026
ORDER granting 76 Motion for Jesse Beringer to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (Netburn, Sarah) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
- Entry 79Mar 2, 2026Mar 2, 2026
ORDER granting 72 Letter Motion for Local Rule 37.2 Conference. A conference is scheduled for Thursday, March 05, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the pending discove1y dispute. At that time, the parties should call the Court's dedicated teleconferencing line at (85 5) 244-8681 and enter Access Code 23142707008. If this date is unavailable for any party, they must contact Courtroom Deputy Diljah Shaw at Diljah _ Shaw@nysd.uscomts.gov. SO ORDERED. ( Telephone Conference set for 3/5/2026 at 03:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 3/2/26) (yv) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
- Entry 80Mar 3, 2026Mar 3, 2026
SCHEDULING ORDER: As this matter has just been reassigned to me, the conference previously scheduled with Judge Netburn on March 5, 2025, is ADJOURNED. (ECF 79). Instead, the Court will hold an in-person status conference in this matter on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 20D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. The parties are directed to submit a joint agenda for the conference by Monday, March 9, 2026. The parties' joint agenda should include the pending discovery motions at ECF Nos. 70 - 73 and what progress they have made in resolving their dispute. Status Conference set for 3/11/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 20D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 3/3/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
- Entry 81Mar 5, 2026Mar 5, 2026
JOINT LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott Zebrak dated March 5, 2026. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 03/05/2026)
- Entry 82Mar 9, 2026Mar 9, 2026
ORDER denying without prejudice 81 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. There are seven individuals listed as counsel of record for Plaintiffs. The request for adjournment does not identify which attorneys are unavailable. Moreover, it has been a month since the discovery motion, ECF 70, was filed, and the dispute regarding noncustodial documents has been brewing since December. Accordingly, the parties are directed to file a *joint* status letter indicating what productions have been made since December, what meeting-and-conferring has taken place since the parties filed ECF 70, and any proposed or anticipated timeline for production of the requested "noncustodial" documents. The parties are NOT excused from their obligations under ECF 80. The joint status letter is due no later than 5pm on March 10. If the parties are unable to resolve their discovery dispute they may apply for an adjournment, but the court cannot accommodate their requested dates of March 12th or 17th. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang)(Text Only Order) (Wang, Ona) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
- Entry 83Mar 10, 2026Mar 10, 2026
JOINT LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott Zebrak dated March 10, 2026 re: Joint Status Report and Agenda for March 11, 2026 Status Conference. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
- Entry 84Mar 12, 2026Mar 12, 2026
POST-CONFERENCE ORDER terminating 70 Letter Motion for Discovery. The Court held an in-person discovery status conference on March 11, 2026. For the reasons discussed at the conference, the parties are directed to submit a joint discovery status letter on March 27, 2026, and the last business Friday of every month thereafter, which includes what discovery has been done that month, what discovery the parties intend to accomplish in the coming month and how, an overview of what discovery still remains, and any current or possible discovery disputes. As the parties' request for a conference (ECF 70) was previously granted by the prior Order of Reference to Judge Netburn (ECF 72), the Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close ECF 70. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 3/12/2026) (rro) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
- Entry 85Mar 17, 2026Mar 17, 2026
TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 3/11/2026 before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Steven Greenblum, (212) 805-0300. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/7/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/17/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/15/2026..(Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
- Entry 86Mar 17, 2026Mar 17, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERENCE proceeding held on 3/11/26 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days....(Moya, Goretti) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
- Entry 87Mar 27, 2026Mar 27, 2026
JOINT LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott Zebrak dated March 27, 2026 re: Discovery Status Update. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
- Entry 88Mar 31, 2026Mar 31, 2026
JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Colleen McMahon from Scott Zebrak dated March 31, 2026. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Revised Civil Case Management Plan).(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
1 Proposed Order Revised Civil Case Management Plan - Entry 89Apr 1, 2026Apr 1, 2026
REVISED CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN: The parties may at any time consent to have this case tried before the assigned Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. ยง 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. Amended Pleadings due by 5/29/2026. Motions due by 12/18/2026. Responses due by 1/29/2027 Replies due by 2/26/2027. Fact Discovery due by 8/14/2026. Expert Discovery due by 10/14/2026. Discovery due by 11/13/2026. Pretrial Order due by 12/18/2026. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 4/1/2026) (ar) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
- Entry 90Apr 8, 2026Apr 8, 2026
As the parties' revised case management plan was entered at ECF 89, the motion for an extension at ECF 88 is DENIED AS MOOT. (SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang)(Text Only Order) (psr) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
- Entry 91Apr 24, 2026Apr 24, 2026
JOINT LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott A. Zebrak dated April 24, 2026 re: Discovery Status Update. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
- Entry 92May 14, 2026May 14, 2026
PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
- Entry 93May 29, 2026May 29, 2026
JOINT LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott A. Zebrak dated May 29, 2026 re: Discovery Status Update. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
- Entry 94May 29, 2026May 29, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Amended Exhibit A to the Complaint re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amended Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Redline to Amended Exhibit A).(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
1 Exhibit Amended Exhibit A2 Exhibit Redline to Amended Exhibit A - Entry 95Jun 1, 2026Jun 1, 2026
JOINT LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott A. Zebrak dated June 1, 2026 re: Corrected Discovery Status Update. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Redline of Joint Discovery Status Update).(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
1 Exhibit Redline of Joint Discovery Status Update - Entry 96Jun 2, 2026Jun 2, 2026
LETTER MOTION to Compel Production of Documents Related to Plaintiffs' AI-Licensing Agreements addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated 6/2/2026. Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
- Entry 97Jun 3, 2026Jun 3, 2026
MOTION for Audrey L. Adu-Appiah to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiffs. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
- Entry 98Jun 4, 2026Jun 4, 2026
ORDER GRANTING WITHDRAWAL OF AUDREY L. ADU-APPIAH granting 97 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Upon finding of good cause, the motion by Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP to withdraw Audrey L. Adu-Appiah as counsel for Plaintiffs Advance Local Media LLC; Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Conde Nast; The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC; Forbes Media LLC; Guardian News & Media Limited; Insider, Inc.; Los Angeles Times Communications LLC; The McClatchy Company, LLC; Newsday, LLC; Plain Dealer Publishing Co.; Politico LLC; The Republican Company; Toronto Star Newspapers Limited; and Vox Media, LLC is GRANTED. Plaintiffs will continue to be represented by Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP in this matter. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to reflect this termination on the docket and to terminate the motion at ECF No. 97. Attorney Audrey Adu-Appiah terminated. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 6/4/2026) (rro) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
- Entry 99Jun 5, 2026Jun 5, 2026
LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott Zebrak dated June 5, 2026 re: 96 LETTER MOTION to Compel Production of Documents Related to Plaintiffs' AI-Licensing Agreements addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated 6/2/2026. . Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
- Entry 100Jun 5, 2026Jun 5, 2026
LETTER MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs to Produce Documents Related to Plaintiffs' AI Use addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated June 5, 2026. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Cohere's First Set of RFPs).(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
1 Exhibit A - Cohere's First Set of RFPs - Entry 101Jun 8, 2026Jun 8, 2026
PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
- Entry 102Jun 9, 2026Jun 9, 2026
LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott A. Zebrak dated June 9, 2026. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
- Entry 103Jun 10, 2026Jun 10, 2026
LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott Zebrak dated June 10, 2026 re: 100 LETTER MOTION to Compel Plaintiffs to Produce Documents Related to Plaintiffs' AI Use addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated June 5, 2026. . Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
- Entry 104Jun 10, 2026Jun 10, 2026
SCHEDULING ORDER granting 102 Letter Motion for Local Rule 37.2 Conference. The Court is in receipt of the parties' three discovery dispute motions filed since last week. (ECF Nos. 96, 100, 102). The Court will hold a status conference in this matter on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 20D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. The parties are further directed to file a joint dispute chart by June 15, 2026, which should identify: (1) the relevant dispute, (2) each party's position in no more than two short paragraphs, (3) the relevant ECF numbers for such dispute (including oppositions and replies), and (4) hyperlinks to relevant ECF filings cited. Status Conference set for 6/17/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 20D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang.. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 6/10/2026) (rro) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
- Entry 105Jun 12, 2026Jun 12, 2026
LETTER MOTION to Seal Portions of Letter Response to Plaintiffs' Letter Motion to Compel addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated June 12, 2026. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Joseph Posimato).(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Joseph Posimato - Entry 106Jun 12, 2026Jun 12, 2026
***SEALED***LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated June 12, 2026 re: 102 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott A. Zebrak dated June 9, 2026. . Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Email Correspondence, # 2 Exhibit B - Filed Under Seal)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 105 .(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
1 Exhibit A - Email Correspondence2 Exhibit B - Filed Under Seal - Entry 107Jun 12, 2026Jun 12, 2026
LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated June 12, 2026 re: 102 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott A. Zebrak dated June 9, 2026. . Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Email Correspondence, # 2 Exhibit B - Filed Under Seal).(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
1 Exhibit A - Email Correspondence2 Exhibit B - Filed Under Seal - Entry 108Jun 15, 2026Jun 15, 2026
STIPULATION AND ORDER RE: TERRITORIALITY: Plaintiffs Advance Local Media LLC; Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Conde Nast; The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC; Forbes Media LLC; Guardian News & Media Limited; Insider, Inc.; Los Angeles Times Communications LLC; The McClatchy Company, LLC; Newsday, LLC; Plain Dealer Publishing Co.; Politico LLC; The Republican Company; Toronto Star Newspapers Limited; and Vox Media, LLC (collectively "Publishers") and Defendant Cohere Inc. ("Cohere"), by and through their attorneys, hereby stipulate as set forth below. 1. Solely for purposes of this lawsuit, without any precedential or binding effect on Cohere outside this lawsuit, Cohere stipulates and will not contest that Cohere's operations pertinent to this lawsuit (including any data acquisition and downloading, model training, and model hosting) occurred on and using computer servers located in the United States. 2. The parties acknowledge that, as used herein, the term "model hosting" includes Cohere's act of receiving model prompts and providing model outputs. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 6/15/2026) (ar) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
- Entry 109Jun 15, 2026Jun 15, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of unredacted version of Defendant's letter response 106 and Exhibit B in support thereof served on Plaintiffs on June 15, 2026. Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
- Entry 110Jun 15, 2026Jun 15, 2026
JOINT LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Laura B. Najemy dated June 15, 2026 re: Discovery Disputes Chart. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Joint Discovery Disputes Chart).(Najemy, Laura) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
1 Exhibit A - Joint Discovery Disputes Chart - Jun 17, 2026
- Entry 112Jun 17, 2026Jun 17, 2026
SEALING ORDER granting 105 Letter Motion to Seal. Accordingly, the motion to seal is GRANTED. ECF Nos. 106 and 106-2 shall be maintained under seal with a redacted version publicly available at ECF Nos. 107 and 107-2, respectively. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close ECF 105. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang on 6/17/2026) (vfr) Modified on 6/18/2026 (vfr). (Entered: 06/18/2026)
- Entry 113Jun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
JOINT LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott A. Zebrak and R. David Hosp dated June 22, 2026 re: ECF 111. Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/22/2026)
- Entry 114Jun 23, 2026Jun 23, 2026
LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated June 23, 2026 re: ECF 111. Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
- Entry 115Jun 24, 2026Jun 24, 2026
LETTER MOTION to Seal Portions of Opposition to Cohere's Letter Brief Regarding Random Sampling Proposal addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott A. Zebrak dated June 24, 2026. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
- Entry 116Jun 24, 2026Jun 24, 2026
***SEALED*** LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott A. Zebrak dated June 24, 2026 re: Opposition to Coheres Letter Brief Regarding Random Sampling Proposal. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC.Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 115 .(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
- Entry 117Jun 25, 2026Jun 25, 2026
LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott A. Zebrak dated June 24, 2026 re: Opposition to Coheres Letter Brief Regarding Random Sampling Proposal. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
- Entry 118Jun 25, 2026Jun 25, 2026
LETTER MOTION to Seal Portions of Letter Reply Regarding Random Sampling Proposal addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated June 25, 2026. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Decl. of Joseph Posimato).(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
1 Exhibit A - Decl. of Joseph Posimato - Entry 119Jun 25, 2026Jun 25, 2026
***SEALED*** LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated June 25, 2026 re: ECF 111. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Filed Under Seal)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: 118 .(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
1 Exhibit A - Filed Under Seal - Entry 120Jun 25, 2026Jun 25, 2026
LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated June 25, 2026 re: ECF 111. Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Decl. of Mohit Iyyer).(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
1 Exhibit A - Decl. of Mohit Iyyer - Entry 121Jun 26, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of ***SEALED*** LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated June 25, 2026 re: ECF 111. 119 served on Plaintiffs on June 25, 2026. Service was made by E-mail. Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
- Entry 122Jun 26, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Dkt 116: Letter Opposition to Coheres Letter Brief Regarding Random Sampling Proposal served on Cohere Inc. on June 25, 2026. Document filed by Advance Local Media LLC, Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. d/b/a Cond Nast, Forbes Media LLC, Guardian News & Media Limited, Insider, Inc., Los Angeles Times Communications LLC, Newsday, LLC, Plain Dealer Publishing Co., Politico LLC, The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC, The McClatchy Company, LLC, The Republican Company, Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, Vox Media, LLC..(Zebrak, Scott) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
- Entry 123Jun 26, 2026Jun 26, 2026
JOINT LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp and Scott A. Zebrak dated 6/26/2026 re: Joint Discovery Letter. Document filed by Cohere Inc...(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
- Entry 124Jun 26, 2026Jun 26, 2026
LETTER RESPONSE in Support of Motion addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from R. David Hosp dated 6/26/2026 re: 115 LETTER MOTION to Seal Portions of Opposition to Cohere's Letter Brief Regarding Random Sampling Proposal addressed to Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang from Scott A. Zebrak dated June 24, 2026. . Document filed by Cohere Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Decl. of J. Posimato ISO Cohere's Reply re Motion to Seal).(Hosp, R.) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
1 Exhibit A - Decl. of J. Posimato ISO Cohere's Reply re Motion to Seal