Argudo et al v. Parea Group LLC, et al

Filing 247

ORDER, On January 11, 2021, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP ("EGS") moved to withdraw from representing Defendants Pasta Perfect, LLC, IM 60 Street LLC, Wonderful Restaurant, LLC and Brian Galligan (collectively, the "BSP Defendants& quot;), as well as Il Mulino USA, LLC ("Il Mulino USA"). ECF No. 243. Any opposition to EGS's motion shall be filed no later than January 19, 2021. Any reply shall be filed no later than January 21, 2021. The fairness hearing remain s scheduled for January 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Defendants are reminded that a limited liability company may appear in federal court only through licensed counsel. See Lattanzio v. COMTA, 481 F.3d 137, 140 (2d Cir. 2007). Defendants are also cautione d that it is in their interest to resolve their representation promptly, even before a decision on the motion, as the uncertainty regarding Defendants' representation is not likely to result in an adjournment of the fairness hearing given that Defendants have been on notice of the issue and the hearing date for several weeks. SO ORDERED. Set Deadlines/Hearing as to 243 MOTION for Amanda M. Fugazy to Withdraw as Attorney for Pasta Perfect, LLC, IM 60 Street, Wonderful Restaurant, LLC, Brian Galligan and Il Mulino USA. :( Responses due by 1/19/2021, Replies due by 1/21/2021.) (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 1/12/21) (yv)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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HENRY ARGUDO and DIEGO SANAY,
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on behalf of themselves and others
similarly situated, et al.,
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Plaintiffs,
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PAREA GROUP LLC d/b/a TRATTORIA IL MULINO :
et al.,
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Defendants.
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18-CV-678 (JMF)
ORDER

JESSE M. FURMAN, United States District Judge:
On January 11, 2021, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP (“EGS”) moved to withdraw
from representing Defendants Pasta Perfect, LLC, IM 60 Street LLC, Wonderful Restaurant,
LLC and Brian Galligan (collectively, the “BSP Defendants”), as well as Il Mulino USA, LLC
(“Il Mulino USA”). ECF No. 243. Any opposition to EGS’s motion shall be filed no later than
January 19, 2021. Any reply shall be filed no later than January 21, 2021. The fairness
hearing remains scheduled for January 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
Defendants are reminded that a limited liability company may appear in federal court
only through licensed counsel. See Lattanzio v. COMTA, 481 F.3d 137, 140 (2d Cir. 2007).
Defendants are also cautioned that it is in their interest to resolve their representation promptly,
even before a decision on the motion, as the uncertainty regarding Defendants’ representation is
not likely to result in an adjournment of the fairness hearing given that Defendants have been on
notice of the issue and the hearing date for several weeks.
SO ORDERED.
Dated: January 12, 2021
New York, New York

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JESSE M. FURMAN
United States District Judge