Valdez et al v. City of San Jose et al

Filing 278

ORDER granting 277 request for entry into and use of electronic equipment at trial filed by Jamil Stubbs. Signed by Judge Kandis A. Westmore on 06/13/14. (kawlc2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/13/2014)

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M. Jeffery Kallis, SBN 190028
THE LAW FIRM OF KALLIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
333 W. San Carlos St., 8th Floor
San Jose, CA 95110
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]

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Steven M. Berki, SBN 245426
BUSTAMANTE ♦ GAGLIASSO, P.C.
River Park Tower
333 W. San Carlos St., 8th Floor
San Jose, California 95110
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
[e-mail]

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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OAKLAND DIVISION

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JAMIL STUBBS,

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Plaintiff,

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vs.

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BRANDON ORLANDO,

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Defendant.

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Case No.: 4:09-cv-00176-KAW
REQUEST AND [PROPOSED] ORDER
FOR ENTRY INTO AND USE OF
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AT TRIAL

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Plaintiff hereby submits to the Court a list of the electronic equipment to be used

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during trial and requests the Court enter an Order permitting the following electronic and
audiovisual equipment to be used for the display of depositions, demonstratives, exhibits and
graphics - all of which will aid the Court and Jury in reviewing the presentations and evidence
submitted during trial:
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One Canon Video Visualizer (Commonly referred to as an “Elmo”);

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One LCD Projector;
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Two Laptop computers;

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One External Hard Drives;

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One Small Table/Cart;

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One tri-pod;

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One platen tops for tri-pod;

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A set of portable stereo speakers;

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Large tripod projection screen; and

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A large bag with various cables, power cords, power strips, duct tape and other items

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for cable safety.

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The above listed equipment will be brought into the courtroom and operated by
Plaintiff’s counsel M. Jeffery Kallis and Steven M. Berki.
The Court has inherent power to manage the proceedings for it and its courtrooms. See

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United States v. Grace, 526 F.3d 499, 509 (9th Cir. 2008) (“Judges exercise substantial

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discretion over what happens inside the courtroom. [Citations] We have accepted that ‘[a]ll

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federal courts are vested with inherent powers enabling them to

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manage their cases and courtrooms effectively...’ [Citations].”)

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Due to the need for audio visual and electronic equipment, plaintiff requests the Court

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allow these items into the Courtroom prior to June 16, 2014, the first day of trial in the Stubbs

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v. Orlando matter.

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Dated: June 11, 2014

BUSTAMANTE & GAGLIASSO, P.C.

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By:________________/s/__________________
Steven M. Berki, Counsel of Record
for Plaintiff

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Dated: June 11, 2014

KALLIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

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By:_________________/s/_________________
M. Jeffery Kallis, Counsel of Record
for Plaintiff

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REQUEST AND [PROPOSED] ORDER FOR ENTRY INTO AND USE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AT TRIAL

CASE NO.: 4:09-cv-00176-KAW

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[PROPOSED] ORDER

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The Court, having considered the parties’ Request to Allow Electronic Equipment in the

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Courtroom, the documents and records on file with the court, and finding good cause

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therefore, hereby orders:

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Plaintiff’s request regarding the entry into and use of electronic equipment in the
courtroom is granted. Items allowed entry to the courtroom include the following:

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1)

One Canon Video Visualizer (Commonly referred to as an “Elmo”);

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One LCD Projector;

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3)

Two Laptop computers;

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4)

One External Hard Drives;

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5)

One Small Table/Cart;

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6)

One tri-pod;

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7)

One platen tops for tri-pod;

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8)

A set of portable stereo speakers;

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9)

Large tripod projection screen; and

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10)

A large bag with various cables, power cords, power strips, duct tape and other

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items for cable safety.
Counsel is ordered to provide a copy of this Order to the U.S. Marshall upon entry into
the United States Courthouse, Oakland, California.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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Dated: 06/13/14

By:
Hon. Kandis A. Westmore
United States Magistrate Judge

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