United States of America v. Vidia, et al

Filing 24

ORDER granting 21 Motion for partial relief from local rule 9.05(c). Signed by Judge Susan C Bucklew on 2/8/2008. (CM)

United States of America v. Vidia, et al

Doc. 24

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TAMPA DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. WILLIAM R. VIDIA and GLENN E. KLINE, Defendants. ___________________________________/ ORDER This cause comes before the Court on the United States of America's Motion for Partial Relief from Local Rule 9.05(c). (Doc. No. 21.) Local Rule 9.05(c) states that "[u]nless otherwise excused by the presiding judge in writing, all parties . . . shall be present at the Mediation Conference with full authority to negotiate a settlement." The United States requests that it instead have trial counsel attend the mediation conference in person and have trial counsel's Section Chief or a designee thereof be available by telephone. Having considered the motion, and being otherwise fully advised, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the United States of America's Motion for Partial Relief from Local Rule 9.05(c) is GRANTED. DONE AND ORDERED at Tampa, Florida, this 8th day of February, 2008. Case No. 8:07-cv-970-T-24MSS

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