Adobe Systems Incorporated v. Accoladian Resources, LLC et al

Filing 29

NOTICE RE CIVIL LOCAL RULE 3-9. Signed by Judge Alsup on June 12, 2014. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/12/2014)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 7 FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 8 9 ADOBE SYSTEMS INC., 11 For the Northern District of California United States District Court 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 No. C 14-00388 WHA Plaintiff, v. ACCOLADIAN RESOURCES LLC, VERN CAMERON, an individual and d/b/a ACCOLADIAN RESOURCES, www.accoladians.com, and www.accoladian.com, and DOES 1–10, inclusive, NOTICE RE CIVIL LOCAL RULE 3-9 Defendants. / 18 19 In January 2014, plaintiff Adobe Systems Inc. filed a complaint alleging copyright and 20 trademark infringement. After experiencing some service issues, the parties now represent that 21 “[a]ll named parties have been served” (Dkt. No. 28). 22 On May 20, the parties represented that “Defendants have retained settlement counsel in 23 an attempt to resolve this matter at this early stage” (Dkt. No. 25). In their joint case 24 management conference statement, dated June 12, the parties stated that they anticipate filing 25 dispositive motions (Dkt. No. 28). 26 No attorney has appeared on behalf of defendant Accoladian Resources LLC. The joint 27 statement bears the signature of “Vern Cameron, Defendant, in pro se” for defendant Accoladian 28 Resources LLC. He also represents himself pro se. The proof of service states that a “Courtesy 1 Copy” was sent to “Tiffany J. Brown, Esq.,” located in Miramar, Florida. Attorney Brown has 2 not noticed an appearance or filed a pro hac vice application in this action. 3 Defendants should be aware that Civil Local Rule 3-9 states: 4 5 6 7 8 9 (a) Natural Person Appearing Pro Se. Any party representing him or herself without an attorney must appear personally and may not delegate that duty to any other person who is not a member of the bar of this Court. A person representing him or herself without an attorney is bound by the Federal Rules, as well as by all applicable local rules. Sanctions (including default or dismissal) may be imposed for failure to comply with local rules. (b) Corporation or Other Entity. A corporation, unincorporated association, partnership or other such entity may appear only through a member of the bar of this Court. Defendant Accoladian Resources LLC may appear only through a member of the bar of this 11 For the Northern District of California United States District Court 10 Court. Individual defendant Vern Cameron may appear pro se. 12 Moreover, please be aware that the undersigned judge’s courtroom is not configured for 13 telephonic appearances. This means that all parties must appear in person at the scheduled time. 14 A May 21 order granted a three-week continuance of the initial case management conference to 15 JUNE 19, 2014, AT 11:00 A.M. Please report to Courtroom 8, on the 19th Floor, Phillip Burton 16 Federal Building, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102. The order stated: “there 17 will be no further continuances” (Dkt. No. 26). 18 Plaintiff shall promptly serve defendants with a copy of this notice. 19 20 Dated: June 12, 2014. WILLIAM ALSUP UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2

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