Alix v. McKinsey & Co., Inc. et al

Filing 306

ORDER. On January 17, 2024, Baraa Shaheen sought leave on behalf of himself and Balwara LLC to file a motion for sanctions and disqualification of Kobre & Kim LLP as counsel for Defendants in this action. ECF No. 287. By Order dated January 22, 20 24, the Court denied leave as to Balwara LLC because a corporate entity may appear in federal court only through admitted counsel and Shaheen is not a member of the Bar of this Court. ECF No. 290. The Court granted leave to Mr. Shaheen, however, a nd set a briefing schedule. See id. Kobre & Kim LLP timely opposed the motion. See ECF No. 298. Mr. Shaheen did not file any reply. Upon review of the submissions, Mr. Shaheen's motion is DENIED as frivolous, substantially for the reasons set forth in Kobre & Kim LLP's opposition. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 2/12/24) (yv)

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Plaintiff,
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MCKINSEY & CO., INC. et al.,
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18-CV-4141 (JMF)
ORDER

JESSE M. FURMAN, United States District Judge:
On January 17, 2024, Baraa Shaheen sought leave on behalf of himself and Balwara LLC
to file a motion for sanctions and disqualification of Kobre & Kim LLP as counsel for
Defendants in this action. ECF No. 287. By Order dated January 22, 2024, the Court denied
leave as to Balwara LLC because a corporate entity may appear in federal court only through
admitted counsel and Shaheen is not a member of the Bar of this Court. ECF No. 290. The
Court granted leave to Mr. Shaheen, however, and set a briefing schedule. See id. Kobre & Kim
LLP timely opposed the motion. See ECF No. 298. Mr. Shaheen did not file any reply.
Upon review of the submissions, Mr. Shaheen’s motion is DENIED as frivolous,
substantially for the reasons set forth in Kobre & Kim LLP’s opposition.
SO ORDERED.
Dated: February 12, 2024
New York, New York

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JESSE M. FURMAN
United States District Judge