Philipps v. Holder et al

Filing 8

ORDER RE PRO SE STATUS. Signed by Judge Richard Seeborg on 10/28/10. (cl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/28/2010)

Philipps v. Holder et al

Doc. 8

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**E-filed 10/28/10**

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION No. C 10-3721 RS ORDER RE PRO SE STATUS

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

ERIC HOLDER, et al., Defendants. ____________________________________/ Plaintiff John Philipps, "DBA Federal Industrial Hemp of the United States" filed this action in pro se alleging claims for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and damages, arising from his contention that commercial cultivation of "industrial hemp" (which he defines as "male marijuana plants") is and/or should be legal. Philipps is now in the process of incorporating his business as an LLC, and seeks a determination from the Court that he will be able to continue appearing in pro se after doing so. To the extent that Philipps envisions that his LLC will become a plaintiff in this action either in addition to, or in lieu of, himself as an individual plaintiff, he is advised that the LLC will not be permitted to appear except through counsel. The Court expresses no opinion as to whether incorporating his business as an LLC would deprive Philipps of standing to continue pursing any or all of his claims as an individual.

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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT A HARD COPY OF THIS ORDER WAS MAILED TO: John Philipps 2337 Ransom Avenue Oakland, CA 94601 DATED: 10/28/10 /s/ Chambers Staff Chambers of Judge Richard Seeborg

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