Put on Ice: Court Denies Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint in Canada Hockey LLC V. Marquardt

By Katelyn Kohler In a recent copyright infringement case, Canada Hockey LLC, operating as Epic Sports, sought permission from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, to file a second amended complaint against Brad Marquardt, the sole remaining defendant.[1] However, the court denied the motion on April 5, 2023, delivering a chilling setback for the Plaintiffs in their pursuit of claims against additional defendants.[2] Background Michael B