Ennio Moricone Music Inc v. Bixio Music Group Ltd
- Lorna Schofield
- 1:16-cv-08475
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Ennio Moricone Music Inc. v. Bixio Music Group Ltd., Judge Schofield adopted a recommendation and denied the plaintiff’s motion for attorneys’ fees.
Ennio Moricone Music Inc.’s request for attorneys’ fees was denied; the opinion does not state any additional effect on the parties.
What happened
Ennio Moricone Music Inc. v. Bixio Music Group Ltd. concerned the plaintiff’s request for attorneys’ fees. A magistrate judge recommended denying that request.
The deadline for objections to the recommendation was December 30, 2019, and no timely objections were filed. The district court therefore reviewed the record for clear error.
Judge Lorna G. Schofield found no clear error, adopted the recommendation, and denied the plaintiff’s motion for attorneys’ fees.
The detailed version
- Ennio Moricone Music Inc v. Bixio Music Group Ltd · No. 1:16-cv-08475
- Lorna Schofield
- Jan. 6, 2020
Background
Plaintiff Ennio Moricone Music Inc. moved for an award of attorneys’ fees. On December 16, 2019, Magistrate Judge Aaron issued a Report and Recommendation recommending that the motion be denied. The deadline for objections was December 30, 2019, but no timely objections were filed.
Court’s Review
Under 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C), a district judge may accept, reject, or modify a magistrate judge’s findings or recommendations. When no timely objection is filed, the district court reviews the record for clear error before accepting the recommendation. The court found no clear error on the face of the record.
Ruling
Judge Lorna G. Schofield adopted the Report and Recommendation. The court denied Ennio Moricone Music Inc.’s motion for attorneys’ fees.
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