Ames v. Caesars Entertainment Corporation et al

Filing 17

ORDER Granting 15 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Richard Fama for Caesars Entertainment Corporation and Rio Properties LLC and approving Designation of Local Counsel Lewis Brandon, Jr. Signed by Chief Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 12/29/2017. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MR)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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Jay Ames, Individually and on behalf of all
others similarly situated;

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Plaintiff(s),

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vs.
Caesars Entertainment Corporation d.b.a.
Rio All-Suits Hotel and Casino, et al.

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Defendant(s).

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Case #2:17-cv-02910-GMN-VCF

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
FILING FEE IS $250.00

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--~-R_i_·c_h_ai~·d_F~a~m_a~---' 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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Cozen O'Connor
(firm name)

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_____________________

45 Broadway, 16th Floor
(street address)

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with offices at

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N_e_w_Y_o_rl_<_ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,N_e_w_Y_o_r_k_"7".,--,-------~l::J-·1-,-~l~0_0_06 ~
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(city)
(state)
(zip code)

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212 908-1229
(area code+ telephone number)
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[e-mail]
(Email address)

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

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Caesars Ente1tainment Corp & Rio Prop., LLC
[client(s)]

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the above-entitled case now pending before this Court.

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to provide legal representation in connection with

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That since

June 22, 1994

, Petitioner has been and presently is a

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member in good standing of the bar o the highest Cami of the State of New York
(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 coutt or highest admitting court of each state, territory, or insular

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possession of the United States in which the applicant bas been admitted to practice law cettifying

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the applicant's membership therein is in good standing.

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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 Comt 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.
Date Admitted

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Cami

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New York State Supreme Court

June 22, 1994

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USDC for the Southern District of NY

August 11, 1998

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USDC for the Eastern District of NY

August 6, 1998

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USDC for the Western District of NY

July 12, 2011

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USDC/Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit

Bar Number

January 2, 2009

2624054

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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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(State "none" if Petitioner has no disciplinary proceedings, etc.)
None.

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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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(State "none" if Petitioner has never been denied admission.)
None.

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

(State "none" if Petitioner is not a member of other Bar Associations.)
New York State Supreme Cou1t
USDC for the Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts ofNew York
USDC, Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

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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 IA 10-2) during the past three (3) years

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Date of Application

in the following matters: (State "none" if no applications.)
Title of Court
Administrative Body
or Arbitrator

Cause

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Was Application
Granted or
Denied

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None

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(lf 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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10.

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

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FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CASE ONLY.

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STATE OF New York
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Petitioner's signature

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COUNTY OF_~N'""e""w~Y~o=rk~-)

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That the foregoing statements are true.

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Subscribed and sworn to before me this

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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

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Lew Brandon
(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:
Moran Brandon Bendavid Moran, 630 South 4th Street
(street address)
_ _ _ _ _ _L,a_s~V~eg~a_s_ _ _ _ _ _ ,,~N_e~v~a~d~a--~-.,-,.-----____,G,_..,...,.89~1_0~1~(city)
(state)
(zip code)
702 384-8424
(area code+ telephone number)

[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) ----.,.---L-=-e,.....w
_B_,,r_a_n_d_on~----- as
(name of local counsel)
hi s/her/their Designated Resident Nevada C nsel in this case.

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(type or p rint patty name, title) /

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(patty's s ignature)
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(type or print party name, title)

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CONSENT OF DE
T he undersigned hereby consents to se

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as associate res ident Nevada counsel in this case.

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l.brandon@moranlawfi rm.com
Emai 1 address

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APPROVED:
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Dated: this _29 _ day of _ December ___, 20 17 .
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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MORAN BRANDON
BENDAVID MORAN
ATTORNEYS AT LAW

630 Sou I H 4! HS! HEE r
LAS VEGAS. NEVADA 89101
PHONE:[phone]
FAX: [phone]

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