Brown v. Stroud et al

Filing 451

ORDER REQUIRING STATUS UPDATE REGARDING PENDING MOTIONS TO WITHDRAW. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on 8/1/12. (jjoS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/1/2012)

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NOT FOR PUBLICATION

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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STEVEN AMES BROWN,

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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No. C 08-02348 JSW

Plaintiff,
v.
ANDREW B. STROUD, and STROUD
PRODUCTIONS AND ENTERPRISES, INC.,

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Defendants/Counterclaimants
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v.
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STEVEN AMES BROWN and ESTATE OF
NINA SIMONE,

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Counterdefendants.
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ANDREW B. STROUD,

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Plaintiff,
v.
CASTLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT, et al.,
Defendants.

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/
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LISA SIMONE KELLY,
Plaintiff,

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v.
WALLY ROKER, et al.,
Defendants.
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ORDER REQUIRING STATUS
UPDATE REGARDING PENDING
MOTIONS TO WITHDRAW

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Now before the Court are the motions to withdraw as counsel for defendant and counter-

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claimant Andrew B. Stroud filed by Methven and Associates (“Methven”) currently scheduled

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to be heard on August 31, 2012. Methven informed the Court that Mr. Stroud passed away on

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July 14, 2012. In light of this fact, it appears as though Methven’s motion to withdraw as

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counsel is now likely moot. However, Methven has not yet withdrawn these motions.

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Therefore, the Court directs Methven to file a status report regarding these pending motions by

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no later than August 8, 2012. If Methven seeks to have the Court hear these motions, Methven

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shall explain why these motions to withdraw were not mooted by Mr. Stroud’s passing.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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Dated: August 1, 2012
JEFFREY S. WHITE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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