Amarin Pharma, Inc. et al v. Roxane Laboratories, Inc. et.al,

Filing 32

ORDER APPROVING Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Michael N. Kennedy (ECF No. 22 in Member Case 2:16-cv-2562) for Amarin Pharma, Inc. & Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited, and approving Designation of Local Counsel Nicholas J. Santoro. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 1/10/2017. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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AMARIN PHARMA, INC. and AMARIN
PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND
LIMITED,
Plaintiff(s),
vs.
DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES, INC.
and DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES,
LTD.,
Defendant(s).

2:16-cv-02562-RCJ-GWF
Case# 2:16-cv-2525-MMD-NJK

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VERIFIED PETITION FOR
PERMISSION TO PRACTICE
IN THIS CASE ONLY BY
ATTORNEY NOT ADMITTED
TO THE BAR OF THIS COURT
AND DESIGNATION OF
LOCAL COUNSEL

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FILING FEE IS $250.00

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M....,.i_ch_a_e_lN-::;--.____
K;-;en_n_e---::d_y_ _ _, Petitioner, respectfully represents to the Court:
(name of petitioner)

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That Petitioner is an attorney at law and a member of the law firm of

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COVINGTON & BURLING LLP
(firm name)

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with offices at

One CityCenter, 850 Tenth Street, NW
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(street address)

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District of Columbia

Washington
(city)
[phone]
(area code+ telephone number)

(state)

20001
(zip code)

mkennedy@cov .com
(Email address)

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That Petitioner has been retained personally or as a member of the law firm by

Amarin Pharma, Inc. & Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited

-------..,...,.--------------to provide legal representation in connection with
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[client(s)]

the above-entitled case now pending before this Court.
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May 1, 2009
, Petitioner has been and presently is a
(date)
District of Columbia
member in good standing of the bar of the highest Court of the State of
(state)
where Petitioner regularly practices law. Petitioner shall attach a certificate from the state bar or

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from the clerk of the supreme court or highest admitting court of each state, territory, or insular

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possession of the United States in which the applicant has been admitted to practice law certifying

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the applicant's membership therein is in good standing.

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4.

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That since

That Petitioner was admitted to practice before the following United States District

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Courts, United States Circuit Courts of Appeal, the Supreme Court of the United States and Courts

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of other States on the dates indicated for each, and that Petitioner is presently a member in good

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standing of the bars of said Courts.
Bar Number

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Court

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New York

2/22/2006

4394862

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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

10/20/2010

n/a

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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit

3/20/2013

n/a

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U.S.D.C. for the Southern District of New York

2/18/2008

MK-4646

Date Adn1itted

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That there are or have been no disciplinary proceedings instituted against petitioner,

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nor any suspension of any license, certificate or privilege to appear before any judicial, regulatory
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or administrative body, or any resignation or termination in order to avoid disciplinary or
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disbarment proceedings, except as described in detail below:
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That Petitioner has never been denied admission to the State Bar of Nevada. (Give

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particulars if ever denied admission):

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None

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That Petitioner is a member of good standing in the following Bar Associations.

Federal Circuit Bar Association

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Petitioner has filed application(s) to appear as counsel under Local Rule IA 11-2

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(formerly LR lA 10-2) during

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Date of Application

the past three (3) years in the following matters:
Cause

Title of Court
Administrative Body
or Arbitrator

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(State "none" if no applications.)

Was Application
Granted or
Denied

None

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(If necessary, please attach a statement of additional applications)

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Petitioner consents to the jurisdiction of the courts and disciplinary boards of the

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State of Nevada with respect to the law of this state governing the conduct of attorneys to the same

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extent as a member of the State Bar of Nevada.

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Petitioner agrees to comply with the standards of professional conduct required of

the members of the bar of this court.

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Petitioner has disclosed in writing to the client that the applicant is not admitted to

practice in this jurisdiction and that the client has consented to such representation.

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That Petitioner respectfully prays that Petitioner be admitted to practice before this Court
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CASE ONLY.

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STATE OF District of Columbia

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Michael N. Kennedy
That the foregoing statements are true.

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Subscribed and sworn to before tne this

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day of

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Q~flPubb~ ofCourt
JERILYN A. SPACH
NOMV ~BLIC DISTRICT OF OOLU18A
My commission Expires May31, 2011

DESIGNATION OF RESIDENT ATTORNEY ADMITTED TO
THE BAR OF THIS COURT AND CONSENT THERETO.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Local Rules of Practice for this Court, the Petitioner
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believes it to be in the best interests of the client(s) to designate ___
N_ic_h_o....,...la_s_J_.S_a_n_to_r_o_ _
(name of local counsel)
Attorney at Law, member of the State of Nevada and previously admitted to practice before the

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above-entitled Court as associate resident counsel in this action. The address and email address of
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said designated Nevada counsel is:

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10100 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 250
(street address)

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Las Vegas
(city)
[phone]
(area code+ telephone number)

Nevada
(state)

89135
(zip code)

[e-mail]
(Email address)

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By this designation the petitioner and undersigned party(ies) agree that this designation constitutes

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agreement and authorization for the designated resident admitted counsel to sign stipulations

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binding on all of us.

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APPOINTMENT OF DESIGNATED RESIDENT NEVADA COUNSEL

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The undersigned party(ies) appoint(s) ------=-_N_i_ch-;:o.,....l_as-,J_._S_a_n_to.,..,.r_o_ _ _ _ _ as
(name of local counsel)
his/her/their Designated Resident Nevada Counsel in this case.

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John Thero, Director, Arnarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited

(type or prmt party name, title)
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CONSENT OF DESIGNEE
The undersigned hereby consents to serve as associate resident Nevada counsel in this case.

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nsantoro@ santoronevada.com

Bar number

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Email address

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APPROVED:

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10th
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Dated: this _ _ _ day of _January
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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I, JULIO A. C5t5TILLO, C{erR of tlie 'District of Co{um6ia Court
of .Jl.yyeafs, cfo liere6y certify tliat

MICHAEL N. KENNEDY
was on

MAY 1, 2009

cfu{y qua{ijiecf ancf acfmittecf as art

attorney ancf cou1tse{or entitfecf to yractice before tliis Court ancf is,
on tlie cfate indlcatecf 6e{ow, an active me1n6er in goocf standl1tg of
tliis 13ar.

In Testimany Wliereof, I liave
liereunto suEscriEecf nty name
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at tlie City ofWasliington, 'D.C.,
on November 10,2016.

JULIO A. CASTILLO

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