Alexander et al v G.D. Searle LLC et al

Filing 79

ORDER RE: MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 8/31/2009. (crblc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/1/2009)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

IN RE BEXTRA AND CELEBREX MARKETING, SALES PRACTICES AND 12 PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION,
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No. MDL 05-01699 CRB ORDER RE: MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL

/ This document relates to:

John W. Cameron, Sr., 3:06-cv-6081 Shawn Esfahani, 3:07-cv-1354 16 Julie E. Greer, 3:08-cv-1858 Mary L. Laney, 3:05-cv-4781 17 Robert Lewis, 3:08-cv-0220 ____________________________________/
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Now pending before the Court is the motion of Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis and Miles, P.C., along with each referring and/or co-counsel for the above-named Plaintiffs, to withdraw as counsel of record for the above-named Plaintiffs in this matter. After carefully considering the motion, the Court ORDERS PLAINTIFFS TO SHOW CAUSE as to why (1) counsel's motion to withdraw as counsel of record should not be granted; and (2) Plaintiffs' lawsuits should not be dismissed for a lack of prosecution. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41. If Plaintiffs wish to contest the withdrawal of counsel and/or dismissal of Plaintiffs' lawsuits for failure to prosecute, Plaintiffs shall notify the Court in writing on or before September 25, 2009 of the reasons the withdrawal should not be granted or the cases dismissed. If Plaintiffs will be proceeding without a lawyer, Plaintiffs must advise the Court of how the Court should contact Plaintiffs.

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Plaintiffs are warned that Plaintiffs' failure to communicate with the Court in writing as set forth above may result in dismissal of Plaintiffs' claims with prejudice. Plaintiffs' counsel shall ensure that Plaintiffs receive a copy of this Order. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: August 31, 2009 HONORABLE CHARLES R. BREYER United States District Judge

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