Cox Wootton Lerner Griffin and Hanson, LLP v. Ballyhoo Media, Inc.

I. INTRODUCTION

On January 25, 2022, Cox Wootton Lerner Griffin & Hanson, LLP (“Cox LLP”) filed a petition to confirm and enforce a final arbitration award against Ballyhoo Media, Inc. (“Ballyhoo”). Dkt. 1 (“Petition”) at 1. On May 13, 2022, Ballyhoo filed a motion to deny the petition to confirm and enforce the arbitration award and to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. Dkt. 13 (“Mot. to Deny’). On May 20, 2022, Cox LLP filed an opposition to Ballyhoo’s motion. Dkt. 20 (“Opp.”). The issue before the Court 1s whether this Court has subject-matter jurisdiction to confirm the final arbitration award entered by the American Arbitration Association (“ A A A On June 13, 2022, the Court held a hearing. Having carefully considered the parties’ arguments and submissions, the Court finds and concludes as follows.

I. BACKGROUND

Cox Wootton Lerner Griffin & Hanson, LLP is a limited liability partnership formed under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business located at 12011 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90049. None of Cox LLP’s partners are citizens of the State of Florida. Petition at 1. Ballyhoo Media,

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