Gallup, Inc. v. Business Research Bureau et al

Filing 116

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT REGARDING FEDERAL PRO BONO PROJECT. Signed by Judge Alsup on March 4, 2010. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/4/2010)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 GALLUP, INC., Plaintiff, v. BUSINESS RESEARCH BUREAU (PVT.) LTD., d/b/a GALLUP PAKISTAN, IJAZ SHAFI GILANI, GALLUP BUSINESS RESEARCH SERVICES (PVT.) LTD., d/b/a PAKISTAN (PVT.) LTD., Defendants. / NOTICE TO DEFENDANT REGARDING FEDERAL PRO BONO PROJECT No. C 08-01577 WHA FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

United States District Court

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For the Northern District of California

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In the event that a trial on the merits is warranted, defendant Gilani -- who has been proceeding pro se -- must appear or retain counsel to appear on his behalf. Defendant, however, has stated on numerous occasions (including in a recent declaration) that he sought representation in the United States but was unable to afford retained counsel (see Dkt. No. 110 ("Gilani Decl.") ¶ 8). This notice informs defendant that he may request, by letter or motion to the Court, the appointment of an attorney to represent him in this litigation. This request, however, will not guarantee that a pro bono attorney will be appointed. If such a request is made, the Court will refer the action to the Federal Pro Bono Project for evaluation. For additional information on the Federal Pro Bono Project, defendant should visit the Northern District of California website at http://www.cand.uscourts.gov/ and click on the "Pro Bono Project Guidelines" link.

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Any request or motion by defendant for the appointment of counsel must be received by the Court no later than FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2010.

Dated: March 4, 2010.

WILLIAM ALSUP UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

United States District Court

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For the Northern District of California

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