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`Case 5:18-md-02834-BLF Document 854-2 Filed 03/08/23 Page 1 of 5
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`EXHIBIT 1
`EXHIBIT 1
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`Case 5:18-md-02834-BLF Document 854-2 Filed 03/08/23 Page 2 of 5
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`From:
`To:
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`Cc:
`Subject:
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`Date:
`Attachments:
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`Todd Gregorian
`Thomas Robins; Christopher Lavin; Michael Fletcher; Craig A. Welin; Bruce D. Poltrock; Alan Mirman;
`mbubman@mbn.law
`Charles, Robert; McCormick, Patrick Emerson; Baratz, Michael; Marshak, Emma
`RE: Brilliant Digital Entertainment, Inc., et al. v. Personal Web Technologies, LLC, et al., Case No. 21VECV00575
`(Super. Ct., Cnty. of L.A.) [-FRBC_IMAN_LA.FID2261129]
`Thursday, January 5, 2023 9:50:01 AM
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`Tom,
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`Yes, we will agree to a protective order in state court. Pending its entry we would agree to AEO
`treatment of the entire production. We contemplate the agreement covering any further documents
`to be produced under the subpoenas in the federal court case, but we could hold off on that if it is a
`sticking point for your clients.
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`Not sure I understand the 2031.010 issue. We don’t plan to create busywork for anyone by
`propounding the identical requests in the state court action. But I also do not want to be prevented
`from seeking further targeted document discovery if needed. Maybe Chris can jump on the phone
`with you to discuss this point.
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`-t
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`From: Thomas Robins <trobins@frandzel.com>
`Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2023 8:59 AM
`To: Christopher Lavin <CLavin@fenwick.com>; Michael Fletcher <mfletcher@frandzel.com>; Craig A.
`Welin <cwelin@frandzel.com>; Bruce D. Poltrock <bpoltrock@frandzel.com>; Alan Mirman
`<amirman@mbn.law>; mbubman@mbn.law
`Cc: Charles, Robert <RCharles@lewisroca.com>; McCormick, Patrick Emerson
`<PMcCormick@lewisroca.com>; Baratz, Michael <MBaratz@steptoe.com>; Marshak, Emma
`<emarshak@Steptoe.com>; Todd Gregorian <TGregorian@fenwick.com>
`Subject: RE: Brilliant Digital Entertainment, Inc., et al. v. Personal Web Technologies, LLC, et al., Case
`No. 21VECV00575 (Super. Ct., Cnty. of L.A.) [-FRBC_IMAN_LA.FID2261129]
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`** EXTERNAL EMAIL **
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`Chris, I know I’ve let this slide somewhat while focusing on other issues in this
`case. The answer may be different depending on the client. I’d like to explore
`some questions: First, I trust there will be a protective order either similar to
`the current one in federal court or, if the LA court insists, the LA County
`Superior Court form protective order (you can get it from the court website).
`Second, do you contemplate a stipulation that the same document categories
`that are attached to the subpoenas will be deemed to have been propounded
`as document requests under CCP 2031.010 et seq.? Third, relative to the last
`one, that to the extent further documents being produced in the fed court
`responsive to the subpoenas would be covered by the agreement?
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`Thanks Tom
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`Thomas Robins
`FRANDZEL ROBINS BLOOM & CSATO, L.C.
`1000 Wilshire Boulevard, 19th Floor
`Los Angeles, CA 90017-2427
`Phone:
`(323) 658-9703
`Facsimile:
`(323) 651-2577
`trobins@frandzel.com
`E-mail:
`Web:
`http://www.frandzel.com
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`(cid:51)(cid:3)GO GREEN: Please consider the environment before you print.
`This electronic message contains information which may be confidential and privileged and is intended only for the named addressee.
`Unless you are the addressee of this message you may not use, copy or disclose the contents of this message to anyone. If you have
`received this message in error, please delete the message and advise the sender by reply e-mail or by calling (323) 852-1000. Thank
`you.
`To ensure compliance with Internal Revenue Service Circular 230, we inform you that any U.S. Federal Tax advice contained in this
`communication is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (1) avoiding penalties under the Internal
`Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein.
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`From: Christopher Lavin <CLavin@fenwick.com>
`Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2023 2:15 PM
`To: Thomas Robins <trobins@frandzel.com>; Michael Fletcher <mfletcher@frandzel.com>; Craig A.
`Welin <cwelin@frandzel.com>; Bruce D. Poltrock <bpoltrock@frandzel.com>; Alan Mirman
`<amirman@mbn.law>; mbubman@mbn.law
`Cc: Charles, Robert <RCharles@lewisroca.com>; McCormick, Patrick Emerson
`<PMcCormick@lewisroca.com>; Baratz, Michael <MBaratz@steptoe.com>; Marshak, Emma
`<emarshak@Steptoe.com>; Todd Gregorian <TGregorian@fenwick.com>
`Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Brilliant Digital Entertainment, Inc., et al. v. Personal Web Technologies,
`LLC, et al., Case No. 21VECV00575 (Super. Ct., Cnty. of L.A.) [-FRBC_IMAN_LA.FID2261129]
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`Tom,
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`Following up on the below, please advise.
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`Regards,
`Chris
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`Chris Lavin
`Fenwick | Associate | +1 415-875-2287 | CLavin@fenwick.com | Admitted to practice in
`California.
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`From: Thomas Robins <trobins@frandzel.com>
`Sent: Monday, December 19, 2022 3:36 PM
`To: Christopher Lavin <CLavin@fenwick.com>; Michael Fletcher <mfletcher@frandzel.com>; Craig A.
`Welin <cwelin@frandzel.com>; Bruce D. Poltrock <bpoltrock@frandzel.com>; Alan Mirman
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`<amirman@mbn.law>; mbubman@mbn.law
`Cc: Charles, Robert <RCharles@lewisroca.com>; McCormick, Patrick Emerson
`<PMcCormick@lewisroca.com>; Baratz, Michael <MBaratz@steptoe.com>; Marshak, Emma
`<emarshak@Steptoe.com>; Todd Gregorian <TGregorian@fenwick.com>
`Subject: RE: Brilliant Digital Entertainment, Inc., et al. v. Personal Web Technologies, LLC, et al., Case
`No. 21VECV00575 (Super. Ct., Cnty. of L.A.) [-FRBC_IMAN_LA.FID2261129]
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`** EXTERNAL EMAIL **
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`Chris, we acknowledge your request below and are working toward obtaining
`consensus with our clients. Given the holidays and the fact that certain of our
`clients are traveling in various time zones, please give us a few more days to
`formally respond. I trust this proposal would include entering into a protective
`order under same terms as the one we agreed to in the fed action. Thanks
`Tom
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`Thomas Robins
`FRANDZEL ROBINS BLOOM & CSATO, L.C.
`1000 Wilshire Boulevard, 19th Floor
`Los Angeles, CA 90017-2427
`Phone:
`(323) 658-9703
`Facsimile:
`(323) 651-2577
`trobins@frandzel.com
`E-mail:
`Web:
`http://www.frandzel.com
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`(cid:51)(cid:3)GO GREEN: Please consider the environment before you print.
`This electronic message contains information which may be confidential and privileged and is intended only for the named addressee.
`Unless you are the addressee of this message you may not use, copy or disclose the contents of this message to anyone. If you have
`received this message in error, please delete the message and advise the sender by reply e-mail or by calling (323) 852-1000. Thank
`you.
`To ensure compliance with Internal Revenue Service Circular 230, we inform you that any U.S. Federal Tax advice contained in this
`communication is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (1) avoiding penalties under the Internal
`Revenue Code or (2) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matter(s) addressed herein.
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`From: Christopher Lavin <CLavin@fenwick.com>
`Sent: Friday, December 16, 2022 1:01 PM
`To: Michael Fletcher <mfletcher@frandzel.com>; Craig A. Welin <cwelin@frandzel.com>; Bruce D.
`Poltrock <bpoltrock@frandzel.com>; Thomas Robins <trobins@frandzel.com>; Alan Mirman
`<amirman@mbn.law>; mbubman@mbn.law
`Cc: Charles, Robert <RCharles@lewisroca.com>; McCormick, Patrick Emerson
`<PMcCormick@lewisroca.com>; Baratz, Michael <MBaratz@steptoe.com>; Marshak, Emma
`<emarshak@Steptoe.com>; Todd Gregorian <TGregorian@fenwick.com>
`Subject: [EXTERNAL] Brilliant Digital Entertainment, Inc., et al. v. Personal Web Technologies, LLC, et
`al., Case No. 21VECV00575 (Super. Ct., Cnty. of L.A.)
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`Counsel,
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`Case 5:18-md-02834-BLF Document 854-2 Filed 03/08/23 Page 5 of 5
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`Amazon filed its complaint-in-intervention this week. I attach a courtesy copy.
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`Amazon proposes that the parties agree that document productions from the federal court action,
`i.e., In re PersonalWeb Technologies, LLC, Pat. Litig., Civ. A. No. 18-md-02834-BLF (N.D. Cal.) (lead
`case), be treated as produced in the Superior Court action. This will save significant party resources
`and avoid further depleting the PersonalWeb estate.
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`Please confirm your agreement.
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`Regards,
`Chris
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`Chris Lavin
`Fenwick | Associate | +1 415-875-2287 | CLavin@fenwick.com | Admitted to practice in
`California.
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