Coach, Inc. et al v. D & N Clothing et al

Filing 14

ORDER DENYING 11 Application for Waiver of Local Counsel Requirement filed by Coach, Inc., Coach Services, Inc. Signed by District Judge Robert H Cleland. (LWag)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION COACH, INC., et al., Plaintiffs, v. "D" CLOTHING, et al., Defendants. / ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS' APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF LOCAL COUNSEL REQUIREMENT On September 2, 2010, Plaintiffs Coach, Inc., and Coach Services, Inc., filed with this court an application to proceed without local counsel. An attorney admitted to practice in this district but not an active member of the State Bar of Michigan must specify local counsel unless the court relieves the attorney of this obligation. Local Rule 83.20(f). After consultation with counsel during the scheduling conference, the court is not persuaded that such waiver is warranted. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff's "Application for Waiver of Local Counsel Requirement" [Dkt. # 11] is DENIED. Case No. 10-12813

S/Robert H. Cleland ROBERT H. CLELAND UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Dated: September 9, 2010

I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was mailed to counsel of record on this date, September 9, 2010, by electronic and/or ordinary mail. S/Lisa Wagner Case Manager and Deputy Clerk [phone]
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