Unites States v. Pokerstars, et al

Filing 108

ORDER: Upon the motion of Jonathan Harris, counsel for Defendant and Claimant Christopher Ferguson, and his declaration in support IT IS HEREBY ORDERED thatIan J. Imrich is admitted to practice pro hac vice as counsel for Mr. Ferguson in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District ofNew York. (Signed by Judge Leonard B. Sand on 11/7/2011) (rdz)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plaintiff,
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POKERSTARS, ET AL.

[PROPOSED] ORDER

ll-CV-2564 (LBS)

Defendants.

Upon the motion of Jonathan Harris, counsel for Defendant and Claimant Christopher
Ferguson, and his declaration in support;

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that

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Ian J. Imrich
Law Offices ofIan J. Imrich, Esq.

A Professional Corporation
10866 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1240
Los Angeles, California 90024
310.481.2258 (Voice)
310.481.4475 (Fax)
ian(a)ijilaw.com

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is admitted to practice pro hac vice as counsel for Mr. Ferguson in the above captioned case in
the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing
before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the rules governing
discipline of attorneys. Counsel shall immediately apply for an ECF password at

United States District Judge
Southern District of New York

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plaintiff,
MOTION TO ADMIT COUNSEL
PRO HAC VICE
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POKERSTARS, ET AL.
Defendants.

PURSUANT TO RULE 1.3(c) of the Local Rules of the United States District Cpurts Jgr
the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, I, Jonathan Harris, a member in good standing.
of the bar of this Court, hereby more for an Order allowing the admission pro hac vice of the

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following applicant, in order to represent the Defendant and Claimant, Christopher Ferguson:

Ian J. Imrich

Law Offices of Ian J. Imrich, Esq.

A Professional Corporation
10866 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1240
Los Angeles, California 90024
310.481.2258 (Voice)
310.481.4475 (Fax)
ian\a!,ij ilaw.com

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As set forth in the annexed declaration, Mr. Imrich is a member in good standing of the
Bar of the State of California, and there are no pending disciplinary proceeding against him any

State or Federal court. Further, he has been retained to represent Defendant/Claimant
Christopher Ferguson in this proceeding.

Dated: November 1, 2011
New York, NY
Respectfully submitted,

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than Harris
arris, Cutler & Houghteling LLP
111 Broadway, Suite 402
New York, NY 10006
Ph: 212-397-3700
Email: [e-mail]
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on November 1, 2011, I caused the foregoing (1) Motion to Admit
Ian 1. Imrich, Pro Hac Vice, (2) Affidavit of Jonathan Harris in support thereof, and (3) Proposed
Order to be served upon the following counsel First Class U.S. Mail:
Assistant United States Attorney Jason Harris Cowley

Office of the United States Attorney, S.D.N.Y.

One St. Andrew's Plaza

New York, NY 10007

Attorneysfor the Plaintiff United States ofAmerica

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7ffiNATHAN HARRIS

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Plaintiff,

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DECLARATION OF
.JONATHAN HARRIS
IN SUPPORT OF MOTION
TO ADMIT COUNSEL

PRO HAC VICE
1I-CV-2564 (LBS)
POKERS TARS, ET AL.
Defendants.

Jonathan Harris declares under penalty of perjury:
1.

I am a member of Harris, Cutler & Houghteling LLP, counsel for Defendant and

Claimant Christopher Ferguson in the above captioned case. I am familiar with the proceedings
in this case. I make this statement based on my personal knowledge of the facts set forth herein
and in support of Mr. Ian J. Imrich as counsel pro hac vice to represent Mr. Christopher
Ferguson in this matter.
2.

I am a member in good standing of the bar of the State of New York and was admitted to

practice law in 1990. I am also admitted to the bar ofthe United States District Court for the
Southern District of New York, and am in good standing with this Court.
3.

I have known Y1r. lmrich since 2011. Mr. Imrich is a member of the Law Offices of Ian

J. Imrich, Esq. and a member in good standing of the Bar of California, as evidence by the

attached Certificate of Good Standing, annexed hereto as Exhibit A.

4.

I have found Mr. Imrich to be a skilled attorney and a person of integrity. He is

experienced in federal practice and familiar with the Federal Rules of Procedure.

5.

Accordingly, I am pleased to move the admission ofIan 1. Imrich,pro hac vice.

6.

I respectfully submit a proposed order granting the admission ofIan J. Imrich pro hac

vice, which is annexed hereto as Exhibit B.

Dated: November 1, 2011
New York, NY

an Harris
ris, Cutler & Houghteling LLP
111 Broadway, Suite 402
New York, NY 10006
Ph: 212-397-3700
Email: [e-mail]

EXHIBIT A

THE STATE BAR
OF CALIFORNIA

MEMBER SERVICES CENTER

1RO HOWARD STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 9410S-1(;]7

TELEPHONE:

CERTIFICATE OF STANDING
October 14, 2011

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that according to the records of the State Bar, IAN JOSHUA
IMRICH, #147010 was admitted to the practice of law in this state by the
Supreme Court of California on June 11,1990; and has been since that date,
and is at date hereof, an ACTIVE member of the State Bar of California; and
that no recommendation for discipline for professional or other misconduct
has ever been made by the Board of Governors or a Disciplinary Board to
the Supreme Court of the State of California.

THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA

Kath Lambert
Custodian of Membership Records

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