Three Law Firms In Cuba Trademark Use Lawsuit Involving Heineken And Use Of 2024 Law
/UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
MIAMI DIVISION
CASE NO. 1:23-cv-24350-DPG-GAYLES/LOUIS
LAGUNITAS BREWING COMPANY d/b/a CERVECERIA LA TROPICAL, and LA TROPICAL HOLDINGS B.V., Plaintiffs, v. SOLTURA, LLC dba BUCANERO USA, et al/ Defendant.
SOLTURA, LLC dba BUCANERO USA, et al/ Counterclaimant, v. LAGUNITAS BREWING COMPANY d/b/a CERVECERIA LA TROPICAL, and LA TROPICAL HOLDINGS B.V., Counter-Defendants
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03/10/2025 71 RESPONSE in Opposition re 70 Plaintiff's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice 67 Counterclaim and Supporting Memorandum of Law filed by Soltura, LLC. Replies due by 3/17/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 03/10/2025)
02/24/2025 70 Plaintiff's MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice 67 Counterclaim and Supporting Memorandum of Law by Lagunitas Brewing Co., La Tropical Holdings B.V.. Responses due by 3/10/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
02/18/2025 69 Defendants ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint by Martin Wadley, Soltura, LLC. (Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 02/18/2025)
02/04/2025 68 Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against Soltura, LLC, Martin Wadley filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 02/04/2025)
02/03/2025 67 Defendant's COUNTERCLAIM against La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co., filed by Soltura, LLC.(Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 02/03/2025)
02/02/2025 66 PAPERLESS ORDER granting 63 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Counterclaim and Incorporated Memorandum of Law. Pursuant to Local Rule 15.1, the Defendant shall separately file the Counterclaim by February 7, 2025. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 2/2/2025. (mp02) (Entered: 02/02/2025)
02/02/2025 65 PAPERLESS ORDER granting 61 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. Plaintiffs may file a Second Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 2/2/2025. (mp02) (Entered: 02/02/2025)
01/31/2025 64 Witness List for November 3, 2025 Trial by Martin Wadley, Soltura, LLC.. (Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 01/31/2025)
01/31/2025 63 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Counterclaim and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Soltura, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Counterclaim, # 2 Affidavit - Declaration of Jeffrey D. Farrow, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 01/31/2025)
01/31/2025 62 Witness List for November 3, 2025 Trial by Lagunitas Brewing Co., La Tropical Holdings B.V... (Salky, Mark) (Entered: 01/31/2025)
01/31/2025 61 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by Lagunitas Brewing Co., La Tropical Holdings B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 01/31/2025)
01/14/2025 60 Defendants ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint by Soltura, LLC, Martin Wadley. (Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 01/14/2025)
01/14/2025 59 SIXTH AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE AND PRETRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MOTIONS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: (Jury Trial set for 11/3/2025 before Judge Darrin P. Gayles., Calendar Call set for 10/29/2025 09:30 AM before Judge Darrin P. Gayles.), REFERRING 58 Joint MOTION to Modify the Scheduling Order, and to Continue the Trial Date re 54 Order on Motion for Leave to File,, filed by Soltura, LLC, Martin Wadley., Motions terminated: 58 Joint MOTION to Modify the Scheduling Order, and to Continue the Trial Date re 54 Order on Motion for Leave to File,, filed by Soltura, LLC, Martin Wadley. Motions terminated: 58 Joint MOTION to Modify the Scheduling Order, and to Continue the Trial Date re 54 Order on Motion for Leave to File,, filed by Soltura, LLC, Martin Wadley. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 1/14/2025. See attached document for full details. (pc)
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01/10/2025 58 Joint MOTION to Modify the Scheduling Order, and to Continue the Trial Date re 54 Order on Motion for Leave to File,, by Soltura, LLC, Martin Wadley. Attorney Joseph Alan Sacher added to party Martin Wadley(pty:dft). (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of JeffreyD. Farrow, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 01/10/2025)
12/31/2024 57 Summons Issued as to Martin Wadley. (pc) (Entered: 01/02/2025)
12/31/2024 56 NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) (Directed to Defendant Martin Wadley) by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co. re 55 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal,, filed by Lagunitas Brewing Co., La Tropical Holdings B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Summon(s) Proposed Summons directed to Defendant Martin Wadley) (Salky, Mark) (Entered: 12/31/2024)
12/31/2024 55 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Soltura, LLC, Martin Wadley filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by Lagunitas Brewing Co., La Tropical Holdings B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 12/31/2024)
12/23/2024 54 PAPERLESS ORDER granting 47 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint. The Court finds good cause to grant the Motion. The Court previously granted Plaintiffs leave to file an amended complaint. [ECF No. 45]. Furthermore, the substantive issues raised by the Defendant in opposition are best resolved at summary judgment. Pursuant to Local Rule 15.1, Plaintiffs shall separately refile their amended complaint on or before January 10, 2024.
As additional fact discovery may be warranted, the parties may submit a joint proposed amended scheduling order on or before January 10, 2024. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 12/23/2024. (bs00) (Entered: 12/23/2024)
12/04/2024 53 Corrected REPLY to 51 Response in Opposition to Motion, by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 12/04/2024)
12/04/2024 52 REPLY to 51 Response in Opposition to Motion, by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 12/04/2024)
11/27/2024 51 RESPONSE in Opposition re 47 Plaintiff's MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law filed by Soltura, LLC. Replies due by 12/4/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Jeffrey D. Farrow in Support of Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint)(Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 11/27/2024)
11/20/2024 50 FIFTH AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE AND PRETRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MOTIONS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: (Jury Trial set for 8/25/2025 before Judge Darrin P. Gayles., Telephonic Calendar Call set for 8/20/2025 09:30 AM before Judge Darrin P. Gayles.) re 48 Joint MOTION TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULING ORDER AND TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL DATE filed by Lagunitas Brewing Co., La Tropical Holdings B.V.., Motions terminated: 48 Joint MOTION TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULING ORDER AND TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL DATE filed by Lagunitas Brewing Co., La Tropical Holdings B.V.. Motions terminated: 48 Joint MOTION TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULING ORDER AND TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL DATE filed by Lagunitas Brewing Co., La Tropical Holdings B.V.. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 11/20/2024. See attached document for full details. (pc)
Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. Modified text on 11/20/2024 (pc). (Entered: 11/20/2024)
11/20/2024 49 Defendant's First Amended ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Soltura, LLC. (Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 11/20/2024)
11/14/2024 48 Joint MOTION TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULING ORDER AND TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL DATE by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 11/14/2024)
11/13/2024 47 Plaintiff's MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint and Incorporated Memorandum of Law by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Redlined Amended Complaint)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 11/13/2024)
11/07/2024 46 Defendant's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Soltura, LLC. (Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 11/07/2024)
10/24/2024 45 ORDER granting, in part, and denying, in part 10 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 10/24/2024. See attached document for full details. (bs00) (Entered: 10/24/2024)
10/23/2024 44 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Emiley Frances Pagrabs on behalf of La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. Attorney Emiley Frances Pagrabs added to party La Tropical Holdings B.V.(pty:pla), Attorney Emiley Frances Pagrabs added to party Lagunitas Brewing Co.(pty:pla). (Pagrabs, Emiley) (Entered: 10/23/2024)
09/30/2024 43 PAPERLESS ORDER granting, in part, and denying, in part, 10 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint. A detailed paper order shall follow. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 9/30/2024. (bs00) (Entered: 09/30/2024)
09/12/2024 42 PAPERLESS ORDER granting the parties' 41 Joint Motion to Modify the Scheduling Order to Extend Expert Discovery. The schedule is amended as follows:
1. Parties shall disclose expert reports, expert witnesses, summaries, and reports as required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) on or before October 16, 2024;
2. Exchange of rebuttal expert witness summaries and reports as required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) on or before November 15, 2024; and
3. Expert discovery shall be completed on or before December 5, 2024.
The other pre-trial deadlines and trial date shall remain unchanged. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 9/12/2024. (bs00) (Entered: 09/12/2024)
09/11/2024 41 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 37 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct,, by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. Responses due by 9/25/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
09/11/2024 40 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Darrin P. Gayles: Telephonic Status Conference held on 9/11/2024. All parties present. Total time in court: 5 minutes. Court Reporter: Patricia Diaz, 305-523-5178 / Patricia_Diaz@flsd.uscourts.gov. (bs00) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
09/11/2024 39 PAPERLESS ORDER. For the September 11, 2024 Status Conference, counsel shall enter their appearances telephonically using the following dial-in information: Dial-in Number 305-990-2559; Conference ID 374 050 271#. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 9/11/2024. (bs00) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
08/27/2024 38 FINAL MEDIATION REPORT by Mediator Harry R. Schafer. Disposition: Adjourned. Mediation held/partially held via video-conference. Filed by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Mediator's Report)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 08/27/2024)
08/15/2024 The Status Conference set for August 22, 2024 has been cancelled in light of the newly scheduled Status Conference for September 11, 2024. (bs00) (Entered: 08/15/2024)
08/13/2024 37 AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE AND PRETRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MOTIONS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE re 36 Motion to Amend/Correct. Telephonic Calendar Call set for 4/16/2025 09:30 AM before Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Jury Trial set for 4/21/2025 before Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Telephonic Status Conference set for 9/11/2024 10:00 AM before Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 8/13/2024. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 08/13/2024)
08/02/2024 36 Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 19 Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Mediation,,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,,, and to Continue Trial Date by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. Responses due by 8/16/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Decl. of Steven J. Wadyka, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 08/02/2024)
06/28/2024 35 PAPERLESS ORDER granting the parties' 34 Joint Motion to Extend Deadline to Complete Mediation. The parties shall complete mediation on or before August 20, 2024. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 6/28/2024. (bs00) (Entered: 06/28/2024)
06/18/2024 34 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Mediate by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Order)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 06/18/2024)
05/31/2024 33 PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court on the parties' 32 Stipulation to Modify the Scheduling Order. The 19 Scheduling Order is amended as follows:
1.Parties shall disclose experts, expert witness summaries, and reports as required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) on or before August 15, 2024;
2.Exchange of rebuttal expert witness summaries and reports as required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(2) on or before September 13, 2024;
3.Fact discovery shall be completed on or before July 15, 2024; and
4.Expert discovery shall be completed on or before October 4, 2024.
All other deadlines shall be governed by the Court's 19 Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 5/31/2024. (bs00) (Entered: 05/31/2024)
05/30/2024 32 STIPULATION re 19 Scheduling Order,,,, Order Referring Case to Mediation,,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge,,, TO MODIFY SCHDULING ORDER by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 05/30/2024)
05/13/2024 31 ORDER granting, in part, the Parties' 30 Joint Motion for Entry of Agreed Confidentiality Stipulation and Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis on 5/13/2024. See attached document for full details. (as06) (Entered: 05/13/2024)
05/03/2024 30 Joint MOTION for Protective Order and Agreed Confidentiality Stipulation by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 05/03/2024)
04/15/2024 29 NOTICE of Mediator Selection and Hearing. Selected/Added La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co., Harry R. Schafer as Mediator. Mediation Hearing set for 6/25/2024. (Salky, Mark) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
04/01/2024 28 PAPERLESS ORDER granting 27 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Discovery. Defendants shall submit its responses on or before April 15, 2024. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 4/1/2024. (bs00) (Entered: 04/01/2024)
03/29/2024 27 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Discovery by Soltura, LLC. Responses due by 4/12/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 03/29/2024)
03/26/2024 26 PAPERLESS ORDER granting 25 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Molly R. Littman-Johnson is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Plaintiffs for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Ms. Littman-Johnson at molly.littman@gtlaw.com. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 3/26/2024. (bs00) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
03/26/2024 25 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Molly R. Littman-Johnson. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17397924 by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. Responses due by 4/9/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certification Molly R. Littman-Johnson, # 2 Exhibit A - Proposed Order)(Gillenwater, James) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
03/05/2024 24 PAPERLESS ORDER denying Plaintiffs' 21 Motion for Leave to File Surreply to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 3/5/2024. (aci) (Entered: 03/05/2024)
01/22/2024 23 Plaintiff's REPLY to 20 Reply to Response to Motion, 10 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint,, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM to Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Surreply to Defendant Soltura LLC's Motion to Dismiss by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 01/22/2024)
01/16/2024 22 RESPONSE in Opposition re 21 MOTION for Leave to File Surreply to Defendant Soltura, LLC's Motion to Dismiss filed by Soltura, LLC. Replies due by 1/23/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Jeffrey D. Farrow)(Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 01/16/2024)
01/11/2024 21 MOTION for Leave to File Surreply to Defendant Soltura, LLC's Motion to Dismiss by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 01/11/2024)
01/05/2024 20 DEFENDANT'S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION re 10 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint,, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Soltura, LLC. (Sacher, Joseph) Modified text on 1/8/2024 (ebz). (Entered: 01/05/2024)
12/27/2023 19 SCHEDULING ORDER SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATE AND PRETRIAL SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEDIATION, AND REFERRING CERTAIN MOTIONS TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Telephonic Status Conference set for 8/22/2024 10:00 AM before Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Telephonic Calendar Call set for 2/5/2025 9:30 AM before Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Jury Trial set for 2/10/2025 before Judge Darrin P. Gayles. Mediation Deadline 8/2/2024. ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 12/27/2023. See attached document for full details. (wce)
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12/27/2023 Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings per DE 18 Order re 10 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint,, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . Replies due by 1/5/2024. (amb) (Entered: 12/27/2023)
12/27/2023 18 PAPERLESS ORDER granting 17 Defendants Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss. Defendant shall file its reply on or before January 5, 2024. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 12/27/2023. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 12/27/2023. (bs00) (Entered: 12/27/2023)
12/26/2023 17 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to 14 Response in Opposition to Motion, 10 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint,, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Soltura, LLC. (Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 12/26/2023)
12/22/2023 16 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 16.1 by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 12/22/2023)
12/21/2023 15 PAPERLESS ORDER granting 13 Unopposed Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Attorney Jeffrey D. Farrow is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Defendant Soltura, LLC d/b/a Bucanero USA for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Jeffrey D. Farrow at email address: jfarrow@mrllp.com. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 12/21/2023. (bs00) (Entered: 12/21/2023)
12/20/2023 14 RESPONSE in Opposition re 10 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint,, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. Replies due by 12/27/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Decl. of Mark A. Salky w/Exhibits)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 12/20/2023)
12/20/2023 13 Unopposed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Jeffrey D. Farrow. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17160590 by Soltura, LLC. Responses due by 1/3/2024 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 12/20/2023)
12/08/2023 12 PAPERLESS ORDER REQUIRING JOINT SCHEDULING REPORT AND PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER. Pursuant to S.D. Fla. Local Rule 16.1, on or before December 22, 2023, the parties shall prepare and file a Joint Scheduling Report, as well as Certificates of Interested Parties and Corporate Disclosure Statements.
The parties shall also file a Proposed Scheduling Order, adhering to the format and guidance of the attached form. If the parties deviate in any way from that format and guidance, they shall contemporaneously submit a written explanation, which provides their purported justification for each and every deviation. If the parties fail to submit such written explanation, the Court may enter a Scheduling Order that does not take into account the parties' proposed dates.
Failure to comply with this Order shall be grounds for dismissal without prejudice and without further notice. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 12/8/2023. See attached document for full details. (bs00) (Entered: 12/08/2023)
12/06/2023 11 Defendant's Corporate Disclosure Statement by Soltura, LLC (Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
12/06/2023 10 Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint,, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Soltura, LLC. Attorney Joseph Alan Sacher added to party Soltura, LLC(pty:dft). Responses due by 12/20/2023 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Sacher, Joseph) (Entered: 12/06/2023)
11/21/2023 9 AFFIDAVIT of Service signed by: Robert Hansell, RPS #1422 re 4 Summons Issued by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co. (Salky, Mark) (Entered: 11/21/2023)
11/15/2023 8 PAPERLESS ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Attorney Steven J. Wadyka, Jr., of the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, is permitted to appear before this Court on behalf of Plaintiffs Lagunitas Brewing Company d/b/a Cerveceria La Tropical and La Tropical Holdings, B.V. for all purposes relating to this action. The clerk is directed to provide Notice of Electronic Filings to Steven J. Wadyka, Jr. at email address: wadykas@gtlaw.com. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 11/15/2023. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 11/15/2023. (bs00) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
11/15/2023 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Steven J. Wadyka, Jr.. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17075918 by La Tropical Holdings B.V., Lagunitas Brewing Co.. Responses due by 11/29/2023 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Gillenwater, James) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
11/15/2023 6 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Steven J. Wadyka Jr., mailing date November 15, 2023, (pt) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
11/14/2023 5 NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICE. Unless otherwise specified by the Court, every motion shall be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12-point typeface. Multiple Plaintiffs or Defendants shall file joint motions with co-parties unless there are clear conflicts of position. If conflicts of position exist, parties shall explain the conflicts in their separate motions. Failure to comply with ANY of these procedures may result in the imposition of appropriate sanctions, including but not limited to, the striking of the motion or dismissal of this action. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 11/14/2023. (bs00) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
11/13/2023 4 Summons Issued as to Soltura, LLC. (pc) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
11/13/2023 3 FORM AO 120 SENT TO DIRECTOR OF U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK (pc) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
11/13/2023 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Darrin P. Gayles.
Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren F. Louis is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (pc) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
11/13/2023 1 COMPLAINT against Soltura, LLC dba Bucanero USA. Filing fees $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-17069575, filed by Lagunitas Brewing Co. dba Cerveceria La Tropical, La Tropical Holdings B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s) Defendant Soltura, LLC dba Bucanero USA, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit K, # 14 Exhibit L, # 15 Exhibit M, # 16 Exhibit N, # 17 Exhibit O, # 18 Exhibit P, # 19 Exhibit Q, # 20 Exhibit R)(Salky, Mark) (Entered: 11/13/2023)
