2023-cv-04147

COMPLAINT filed by Art Ask Agency; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20780617.

(Exhibit Group Exhibit 1)

CIVIL Cover Sheet

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Art Ask Agency by Michael A. Hierl

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Art Ask Agency by William Benjamin Kalbac

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Art Ask Agency by Robert Payton Mcmurray

MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency to seal document Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Under Seal

SCHEDULE A by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Sealed Schedule A Modified on 8/4/2023.

NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Art Ask Agency

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Text entry; no document attached.)

CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (Text entry; no document attached.)

MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency for temporary restraining order Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for Entry of a Temporary Restraining Order, Including a Temporary Injunction, a Temporary Asset Restraint, Expedited Discovery, and Service of Process by Email and/or Electronic Publication

MEMORANDUM by Art Ask Agency in support of motion for temporary restraining order, 9

Declaration Strid Declaration

Exhibit Group Exhibit 1

Declaration Hierl Declaration

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1

Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 2

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 3)

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 1 of Strid Declaration Modified on 8/4/2023.

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 2 of Strid Declaration Modified on 8/4/2023.

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 3 of Strid Declaration Modified on 8/4/2023.

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 4 of Strid Declaration Modified on 8/4/2023.

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 5 of Strid Declaration Modified on 8/4/2023.

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 6 of Strid Declaration Modified on 8/4/2023.

EXHIBIT by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Exhibit 2 Part 7 of Strid Declaration Modified on 8/4/2023.

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for temporary restraining order, 9 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 7/6/2023 at 09:45 AM.

MAILED copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC. (jk2,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file under seal 6 ; and Plaintiffs' Ex Parte motion for entry of temporary restraining order, including a temporary injunction, a temporary asset restraint, expedited discovery and service of process by email and/or electronic publication 9 are granted. Enter Sealed Temporary Restraining Order. Because the temporary restraining order will expire on 7/20/2023 any motion for preliminary injunction or to extend the temporary restraining order must be filed by no later than 7/14/2023. Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym Ltd. is ordered to add all defendant names listed in the Schedule A to the docket within three business days of the expiration of the TRO. Instructions can be found on the court's website located at https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/_assets/_documents/_forms/_cmecf/pdfs/v60/Add_Terminate_Instructions.pdf. The case is set for a status hearing on 8/21/2023 at 9:45 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). By 8/14/2023 plaintiff is to file a status report regarding the status of service of process, settlement discussions, and any further information that plaintiff wishes to bring to the Court's attention. Mailed notice.

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 7/6/2023. Mailed notice. Modified on 8/4/2023.

SURETY BOND in the amount of $ 10,000.00 posted by Art Ask Agency (Document Not Imaged)

MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency for extension of time Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of extension of time 23 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 7/24/2023 at 09:45 AM.

NEW PARTIES: Foshan Qisheng Fuzhuang, Shenzhenshi Baite Trade, Addelia, bilbillah, Bull Tees, chudysandho8, gulatotal, gurdekkamachz, ivoribiyyaas, jandeeticurus, mookgoaiimc, ounastytyrie, prusmoulic8, Tancho, txetxuizate, ATUS STORE, BeautifulAmericaUS, BRIGHTWIN STORE, dieyandujiqu, DUONGPUTINSTORE, foshanshishunhengzhidianshangyouxiangongsi, Hana_Pita, KIOLOEAW, liqionggg, liuxinshe, luckysunshine, MACB0XEAXJw, NOVASPORT, Novelty shop, POSITIONAL, SANALO GROUP, SUCANA, VXDECAL, woshinimingxlnminBABA and yanghaidongsports added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: yumiao2023, zhuyaqingyy888, december_de, dfdiqi05, ifadnik_0, pfkn-59, sunnystore1316, 64Hydro, craftsaving, embroideryday, paintingbynumberfactory, podssk, tapestrymarket, Guangzhou Peigu Wangluokeji Youxian Gongsi, Shenzhenshi Tingzhenwangluokejiyouxiangongsi, AFA DESIGNS, Aibon, AMBERDRUMBERGER, anzaishearsg, AquaTuppArts, Artist-Tatum, artsu, AudreyZavala, bamboodegrees155, beveragebon, Brink Beaulah, bylanddz, Candy Shop, centralfantast, Conyers Yoder, custom-designs, Cute Aleyza, ennelsjewkesw, GeorgiaLily and GindhiArt added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: Indensao52, Jamkafin47, jennyfer12345, joanmouse000, josephzindel, kajibor, kayakbetween30, Lemah Lempung, lykhongduong9enev3, mrdjpancake, naturemountainart, olayanellesi, Palm Tees, putrimeheng, raedobawov, reamstohsl, rezaksebako3, Smile 4ever, tenbomhunba, A New Rise, Ai Peri, AK-PSU, AlisaWatStore, ALMAZ Store, Azamade, Bcughia, BEYZA OZ STORE, BUBMAN, CAOYF, cetara, chenjinposter, Custom Shop 1, dayangzi, DGJHHGDF, Dian Shan Yu Yu, DNJe, Dongshangxiaoshoubu, Double_Luck, DualUS Decor, DungTrn9, Eira Storee, FJVN, GOTKING, Guo Shuang, HaiLongGao, HOANGHAICHI, HOISY, HolaStudio, HuongTaVie and infinity beautiful charm added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: Irisbell, Jettrade, jiacheng456, JiaZhiDeDian, jituoxiangmaoyi, jujianhongamz, JUMIA STORE, JYZXYXGS, kaijunntt, kaisuo4, KEYCHAIN 247, khluck SHOP, kkjoy, kulou-Custom Shop, kunmingmoloushangmaoyouxiangongsi, KWYUT, Lickles, Lijianchao, Lomb, LooPoP, LZZ SHOP, MORE FUN, Mozhiben, MSYYSY, MYY-SHOP, Nanlili Club, NedalSalehAccessories, njjxhwjd, OelshgBll, pengchaoxun, PersonalFury, PNJGoldent, PNJSilver, Qiandi, qiningamz, SEAMPLE STORE, Shi jin, Small second shop, suizhoushizengduqukucaojingxiangbaodian, Tatkuink Clothing, THOA66, TIENDUNG'S STORE, Time Commodity A, VINNOX, wangrunlin202101, weifangaigelewangluokejiyouxiangongsi, WeiJiXiangSKY, windoshop, WonBIG, wubinguojimaoyi, WUSHIMAOYI, WYN-SHOPS, Xiamenyunangdianzikejiyouxiangongsi, xiangchengshicaobianbaihuopu, xiangchengshidongrongbaihuopu, xiangchengshierkeshangmaoyouxiangongsi, xiejinyong, XU CHANG BORUI, xunlina, yanghongwei666, yibianshangmao, Yin jinrui, Yirongfeng9135, ZHAOWANGWENJING, ZhouKouGeYaShangMaoYouXianGongSi, Zihanine, Zqxqy, Lefan Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., AOBOCO Jewelry and CUOKA MIRACLE Store added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

NEW PARTIES: CZ TRADE Co.Ltd, DiManFeng Inc, Fragarn, HeyM Co.Ltd, HHEN LLC, HIUSAN, Hongsheng Business Technology Co., Ltd., Jingyao WT, Jisky Home Co. ltd, Shenghelakeji Co.Ltd, ShenZhenshi laoyangshukejiyouxiangongsi, shenzhenSHIhuaGuErdianZishangWuyouxianGongSI, shenzhenshijunjietengmaoyiyouxiangongsi, SHENZHENSHIJUNYUANHUISHENGYUNKEJIYOUXIANZERENGONGSI, Snowmay Bussiness Co. Ltd, Taozhi Yangke Ji Co. Ltd, Tioneer, Ultra-fast delivery, WANYNG INC, Wholee Prime US, Wiueurtly, wuhanhuaxinshangmaoyouxiangongsi, Xingejiaju Co.Ltd and yubikelmi Co.Ltd added to case caption. (Text entry; no document attached.)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's Ex Parte motion to extend the temporary restraining order 23 is granted to 8/3/2023. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No.192

MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency for preliminary injunction Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of a Preliminary Injunction

MEMORANDUM by Art Ask Agency in support of motion for preliminary injunction 27

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for preliminary injunction 27

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 27 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 8/3/2023 at 09:45 AM.

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto (Text entry; no document attached.)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Art Ask Agency as to The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A Hereto on 7/31/2023, answer due 8/21/2023.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's motion for entry of preliminary injunction 27 is granted. Enter Preliminary Injunction Order. The Clerk of Court is directed to unseal the following sealed documents: Plaintiffs' Complaint Dkt. No. 1, Schedule A to the Pleading Dkt. No. 7, Exhibit 2 to the Declaration of Maria Strid Dkt. Nos. [11-17], and the TRO Dkt. No. 21. Mailed notice.

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Order signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 8/3/2023. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 122

STATUS Report by Art Ask Agency

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants 64Hydro, podssk by Patrick M Jones

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 191

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The Court has reviewed the plaintiff's status report. Plaintiff is engaged in settlement negotiations with multiple defendants. Plaintiff will move for default judgment against remaining non-dismissed defendants by 11/30/2023. Status hearing is reset for 12/7/2023 at 9:45 a.m. (to track the case only; no appearance required). The plaintiff shall file a written status report by 11/30/2023. The court will enter an order in response to the status report. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 142, 198

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Shenghelakeji Co.Ltd by Adam Edward Urbanczyk

MOTION by Defendant Shenghelakeji Co.Ltd for extension of time UNOPPOSED

NOTICE of Motion by Adam Edward Urbanczyk for presentment of extension of time 43 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 8/30/2023 at 09:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Parties to take note of Judge Bucklo's motion call practice posted on her page at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Defendant Shenghelakeji Co. Ltd unopposed motion for extension of time 43 to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint is granted to 9/15/2023. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

ANSWER to Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM filed by podssk against Art Ask Agency. by podssk

MOTION by Defendant Shenghelakeji Co.Ltd for extension of time

NOTICE of Motion by Adam Edward Urbanczyk for presentment of extension of time 49 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 9/20/2023 at 09:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendant Shenghelakeji Co. Ltd.'s motion for extension of time to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint 49 is granted to 10/6/2023. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 193

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

COUNTERCLAIM filed by 64Hydro against Art Ask Agency.

MOTION by Defendant 64Hydro to dismiss

Exhibit Exhibit 1

(Exhibit Exhibit 2)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 205

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Parties to take note of Judge Bucklo's motion call practice posted on her page at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. The Court sets the following briefing schedule on Defendant 64Hydro's motion to dismiss 56 : Plaintiff's response is due by 10/20/2023. Defendant's reply is due by 11/3/2023. Ruling before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 12/1/2023 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 96, 117, 194

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 183

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Answer to Defendant's Counterclaim

MOTION by Defendant Shenghelakeji Co.Ltd for extension of time UNOPPOSED

NOTICE of Motion by Adam Edward Urbanczyk for presentment of extension of time 62 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 10/11/2023 at 09:45 AM.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Shenghelakeji Co.Ltd by Brian Swift

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendant Shenghelakeji Co. Ltd.'s unopposed motion for extension of time 62 to respond to the complaint is granted to 10/27/2023. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 108,156

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Answer to Defendant's Counterclaim

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Exhibit C

Exhibit D

(Exhibit E)

MOTION by Defendant 64Hydromodification of preliminary injunction

Exhibit 1 - Affidavit

Exhibit 2 - Email with Evidence of Infringement

(Exhibit 3 - Peanuts Worldwide (unpublished opinion))

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 110,140,160

MOTION by Defendant Shenghelakeji Co.Ltd for extension of time UNOPPOSED

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 46

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 94

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 38

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 97, 178

MOTION by Defendant Shenghelakeji Co.Ltd to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction

(Declaration of Qingzhen Huang)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: REMINDER- Parties to take note of Judge Bucklo's motion call practice posted on her page at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Defendant Shenghelakeji Co. Ltd.'s (second) unopposed motion for extension of time 71 to respond to the complaint is granted. The Courts sets the following briefing schedule on Defendant Shenghelakeji Co. Ltd.'s motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(2) 76 as follows: Plaintiff's response is due by 12/12/2023. Defendant's reply is due by 12/27/2023. Ruling before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 1/23/2024 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice.

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant kaijunntt by Timothy Alan Duffy

MOTION by Defendant kaijunnttto Modify Preliminary Injunction as to Defendant Kaijunntt (UNOPPOSED)

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

(Exhibit C)

NOTICE of Motion by Timothy Alan Duffy for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 79 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 12/1/2023 at 09:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Defendant's unopposed motion to modify preliminary injunction as to Defendant Kaijunntt 79 is granted. Mailed notice.

STATUS Report by Art Ask Agency

by Art Ask Agency Notice of Settlement

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Parties report the case has settled as to Defendant 64Hydro. Motion to dismiss 56 is moot. Motion 69 is moot. Status hearing is set for 12/28/2023 at 9:45 a.m. (to track the case only; no appearance is required). Joint status report is due by 1/4/2024. The Court will enter an order based on the report unless a stipulation to dismiss is filed before then. Mailed notice (ags) Docket text modified on 12/4/2023

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Pending disposition of motion 76, status hearing previously set for 12/28/2023 and its status report is stricken. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 154

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Response to the Motion to Dismiss by Defendant No. 200 "SHENGHELAKEJI CO. LTD"

Exhibit A

(Exhibit B)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 114, 207

REPLY by Shenghelakeji Co.Ltd to Response 87

ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Executive Committee on 12/28/2023: Mailed notice.

NOTICE by Shenghelakeji Co.Ltd re MOTION by Defendant Shenghelakeji Co.Ltd to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction 76, withdrawal of motion

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Pursuant to the notice of withdrawal 91, Defendant Shenghelakeji Co. Ltd.'s motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(2) 76 is withdrawn, its briefing schedule and ruling date are stricken. Status hearing set for 1/31/2024 at 9:45 a.m. as to non-dismissed defendant. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). The parties shall file a joint status report by 1/24/2024 and the court will enter an appropriate order. Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 179

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No.200

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Certain Defendants

STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Art Ask Agency

STIPULATION of Dismissal Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The Court has reviewed the joint status report. Status hearing is reset for 3/12/2024 at 9:45 a.m. as to non-dismissed defendant. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). The parties shall file a joint status report by 3/4/2024 and the court will enter an appropriate order. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The Court has reviewed the joint status report. Status hearing is reset for 3/12/2024 at 9:45 a.m. as to non-dismissed defendant. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). The parties shall file a joint status report by 3/4/2024 and the court will enter an appropriate order. (Double entry of docket no. 98 with missing PDF). Mailed notice.

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendant No. 134

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 202, 203

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Art Ask Agency Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal as to Defendants No. 168, 171

CERTIFICATE of Service by Robert Payton Mcmurray on behalf of Art Ask Agency

MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency for default judgment as to Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default and Default Judgment Against Defendants Identified in Amended Schedule A

(Exhibit Amended Schedule A)

MEMORANDUM by Art Ask Agency in support of motion for default judgment, 104

Exhibit 1

(Exhibit 2)

DECLARATION of Michael A. Hierl regarding motion for default judgment, 104

(Exhibit Hierl Exhibit 1)

NOTICE of Motion by Michael A. Hierl for presentment of motion for default judgment, 104 before Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 2/22/2024 at 09:45 AM.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Plaintiff's motion for entry of default and default judgment 104 against the defendants identified in amended Schedule A is granted. Enter Final Judgment Order. The Clerk of the Court is directed to return the surety bond posted in the amount of ten thousand dollar ($10,000) to counsel of record for Plaintiff, Michael A. Hierl of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd. at Three First National Plaza, 70 W. Madison Street, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60602. Status hearing set for 3/12/2024 as to non-dismissed defendant, PODSSK to stand. Mailed notice.

FINAL JUDGMENT ORDER signed by the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo on 2/22/2024. Mailed notice.

SATISFACTION of Judgment

STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Art Ask Agency

MOTION by Plaintiff Art Ask Agency Joint Motion to Refer Matter as to Defendant No. 47 "PODSSK" to the Magistrate Judge for a Settlement Conference

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: Joint motion to refer matter as to Defendant No. 47 "PODSSK" to the Magistrate Judge for a Settlement Conference 112 is granted. This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Jantz for a settlement conference as to Defendant No. 47 "PODSSK." Status hearing is reset for 4/29/2024 at 9:45 a.m. as to non-dismissed defendant. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). The parties shall file a joint status report by 4/22/2024 and the court will enter an appropriate order. Mailed notice.

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Beth W. Jantz for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: Settlement Conference. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Jantz to conduct a settlement conference as between Plaintiff and Defendant No. 47 (PODSSK). Those two parties are directed to review and comply with Magistrate Judge Jantz's Standing Order for Settlement Conferences. A pre-settlement conference call between these two parties is scheduled for 3/19/24 at 12:30 p.m. Counsel should come prepared with theirs and their clients' availability to set a settlement conference date for late April or in May. To join the conference by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 97829499. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Neither party called in for the settlement conference pre-call on 3/19/2024. The matter is continued to 4/1/2024 at 1:30 p.m. To join the conference by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 97829499. Entering an attendee code is not required. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Settlement conference pre-call held on 4/1/24. A settlement conference is scheduled for 5/21/24 at 8:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. The Parties are directed to review this Court's Standing Order for Settlement Conferences, available on the Court's website. Plaintiff's settlement position statement is due to this Court's settlement inbox (Settlement_Correspondence_Jantz@ilnd.uscourts.gov) and to opposing counsel by 4/23/24. Defendant's responsive statement is due to the same by 5/7/24. Mailed notice.

STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Art Ask Agency Presented before Magistrate Judge

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Upon review of the Parties' Joint Status Report 118, the Court finds that it appears to be incorrectly marked for presentment to the Magistrate Judge. Mailed notice.

STATUS Report by Art Ask Agency Presented before District Judge

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The Court has reviewed the joint status report. Pending settlement conference before the magistrate judge, the status hearing is reset for 6/25/2024 at 10:00 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). The parties shall file a joint written status report by 6/18/2024. The court will enter a scheduling order in response to the status report. Mailed notice.

Mediation STATEMENT by podssk

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Defendant's settlement position statement was filed on the docket 122. Defendant may file a motion to have the statement sealed.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Upon further review of Defendant's filing 122, it appears to be a motion for the District Judge's consideration, rather than its settlement position statement. A settlement conference pre-call is set for 5/14/24 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss how the motion 122 impacts the settlement conference scheduled for 5/21/24. To join the pre-call, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 97829499. Entering an attendee code is not required.

SATISFACTION of Judgment

ORAL MOTION by Defendant 64Hydro to withdraw and seal document [122]. Presented before Magistrate Judge (Text entry; no document attached.)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Settlement conference pre-call held on 5/14/2024. The Court confirms with the parties that they still desire a settlement conference, currently scheduled via Microsoft Teams for 5/21/24 at 8:00 a.m. Central. Defense makes an oral motion to withdraw and seal its submission at 122 which is GRANTED. As discussed on the call, if either party is not able to move their current settlement position by a meaningful amount during the settlement conference, they must notify the Court and opposing counsel by email by no later than the close of business on 5/17/2024. Both parties are to read by 5/17/24, if not already done, Judge Jantz' standing order on settlement conferences, which can be found on the Court's website. The settlement conference will begin at 8:00 a.m. Central, with a test call with parties beginning at 7:45 a.m. Central. Mailed notice.

ORAL MOTION by Defendant 64Hydro to withdraw and seal document 122. Presented before Magistrate Judge (Text entry; no document attached.)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Settlement conference held by video on 5/21/2024. The parties reached a binding settlement agreement. A telephonic status hearing is set on 7/10/2024 at 10:45 a.m. To join the telephonic status conference by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 97829499. Entering an attendee code is not required. The status hearing will be cancelled, and no one need call in if a stipulation to dismiss is filed with the District Judge prior to the hearing. Mailed notice.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Minute entry 127 is amended as follows: Settlement conference held by video on 5/21/2024. The parties reached a binding settlement agreement with respect to Defendant Podssk. A telephonic status hearing is set on 7/10/2024 at 10:45 a.m. To join the telephonic status conference by phone, dial 1-650-479-3207 and enter access code 97829499. Entering an attendee code is not required. The status hearing will be cancelled, and no one need call in if a stipulation to dismiss is filed with the District Judge prior to the hearing. Mailed notice.

STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Art Ask Agency Presented before District Judge

STIPULATION of Dismissal

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: Given the Stipulation of Dismissal 130, the referral is closed and Magistrate Judge Beth W. Jantz is no longer on the case. The 7/10/24 status hearing is stricken. Mailed notice (jcc,)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Elaine E. Bucklo: The Court has reviewed the Joint Status Report filed on 6/18/2024. A Joint Stipulation of Dismissal has been filed on remaining defendants. All pending dates before this court are stricken. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (jcc,)