Beede Site Group v. LaRochelle et al

Filing 17

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Joseph N. Laplante recused - case is related to a consent decree arising from litigation in which the US was a party that occurred while the court held the position of First AUSA for the District of NH. Signed by Judge Joseph N. Laplante. (dae)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Beede Site Group v. Leo P. LaRochelle, et al. Civil No. 08-cv-00319-JL

ORDER The court hereby recuses itself from this case. When the

court initially declined to recuse itself from this case, it was unaware that the case was related to a consent decree arising from litigation in which the United States was a party that occurred while the court held the position of First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire. recusal policy adopted by the court at the time of its appointment, after discussions with representatives of its former employers, the United States Department of Justice, requires recusal under these circumstances. The court apologizes for any inconvenience to the parties and counsel. The

SO ORDERED.

Joseph N. Laplante United States District Judge Dated: cc: June 1, 2009

Robert R. Lucic, Esq. Thomas K. MacMillan, Esq. Matthew A. Caffrey, Esq. Stephen H. Roberts, Esq.

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