Avers et al v. Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc

Filing 17

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Dale A. Drozd on 2/9/09 ORDERING that Pltfs' proposed substitution of attorneys shall be filed and submitted by email in accordance with Local Rules 5-137(b) and 83-182(g) within 15 days. The hearing of 8 Motio n to Dismiss is dropped from this court's 2/20/09 calendar and will be re-calendared at a later time. Pltfs' further opposition to dft's motion to dismiss shall be filed on 2/20/09. Dft shall file a reply to Pltfs' opposition by 2/27/09. (Engbretson, K.)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 v. AGRYLIN, et al., Defendants. / In accordance with this court's order filed January 12, 2009, plaintiffs have filed timely opposition to defendant Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc's pending motion to dismiss. Plaintiffs' newly retained counsel have also requested a two-week extension to file a further opposition. Good cause appearing, the request will be granted. Plaintiffs' counsel are informed that any substitution of counsel for parties proceeding in propria persona requires the approval of the court. See Local Rule 83-182(g). A proposed substitution of attorneys that complies with Local Rule 83-182(g) must be electronically filed and submitted by email to the Honorable Lawrence K. Karlton in accordance with Local Rule 5-137(b). Upon substitution of counsel for the pro se plaintiffs, this case will be referred back to the assigned district judge pursuant to Local Rule 72-302(c)(21), absent the consent of all 1 ORDER IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA BARRY AVERS, et al., No. CIV S-08-2737 LKK DAD PS Plaintiffs,

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parties to proceed before the magistrate judge for all purposes. If the case is referred back to the assigned district judge, the pending motion to dismiss will be re-calendared for hearing before the district judge. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that: 1. Plaintiffs' proposed substitution of attorneys shall be filed and submitted by email in accordance with Local Rules 5-137(b) and 83-182(g) within fifteen days after this order is filed. 2. The hearing of defendant Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc's motion to dismiss (Doc. No. 8) is dropped from this court's February 20, 2009 calendar and will be re-calendared at a later time. 3. Plaintiffs' further opposition to defendant's motion to dismiss shall be filed on or before February 20, 2009. 4. Defendant shall file a reply to plaintiffs' opposition on or before February 27, 2009, and the reply shall address the court's concerns and plaintiffs' arguments regarding removal jurisdiction. DATED: February 9, 2009.

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