TRO Case
William Bell v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A
Copyright Infringement
Case No.
1:2026-cv-04561
Filing Date
4/22/2026
Plaintiff
William Bell
Court
Northern District of Illinois
5/2/2026
ORDER FOR LEAVE TO CONDUCT EXPEDITED DISCOVERY AND SERVICE OF PROCESS BY E-MAIL AND/OR ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION signed by the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly on 5/1/2026: Plaintiff's motion to conduct expedited discovery and for electronic service of process [13] is granted. The case is set for a telephonic status hearing on 7/6/2026 at 8:50 AM, using call-in number 650-479.3207, access code 2305-915-8729. Plaintiff is directed to file a status report on 6/29/2026.
4/23/2026
MAILED Copyright report to Registrar, Washington DC.
4/22/2026
CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeannice W. Appenteng. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 3).
4/22/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff William Bell by Cameron Eugene Mcintyre
4/22/2026
CIVIL Cover Sheet
4/22/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff William Bell by Adam Grodman
4/22/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff William Bell by Yanling Jiang
4/22/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff William Bell by Christopher Romero
4/22/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff William Bell by Keith A. Vogt
4/22/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff William Bell by Yi Bu
4/22/2026
Schedule A to Complaint 1 by William Bell
4/22/2026
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff William Bell by Monica Rita Martin
4/22/2026
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.
4/22/2026