🧑‍⚖️ The Diddy Docket

ICED OUT.

🚨 The parties in the Jay Z v. Buzbee case have now filed their joint letter and proposed case management plan in the Southern District of New York. Here’s what’s happening: Jay Z’s side says they plan to file a THIRD amended complaint. They want to drop the abuse of process and civil conspiracy claims, but ADD a new claim accusing the lawyer defendants of alleged attorney deceit/misconduct under New York Judiciary Law § 487. Jay Z’s team also wants discovery to start NOW. That means depositions, documents, emails, texts, communications, subpoenas, etc. They argue the case has already been pending for over a year and should move forward immediately. Buzbee’s side strongly disagrees. They want discovery paused until the Court first decides the motions to dismiss and whether Jay Z is even allowed to amend the complaint again. They argue it would be unfair and inefficient to conduct massive discovery while the pleadings are still changing. The defense also pointed out that Jay Z has already amended the lawsuit multiple times and says this would essentially give him a “third bite at the apple” before the Court rules on the legal sufficiency of the claims. Both sides submitted proposed schedules to Judge Dale Ho, including discovery deadlines stretching into 2027, and both sides acknowledged this case could involve major privilege battles and confidential materials. What to watch next: Judge Ho now has to decide whether discovery begins immediately or gets stayed, whether Jay Z can file the Third Amended Complaint, and how the motions to dismiss will proceed moving forward.