GW Holdings Group, LLC v. US Highland, Inc.

Filing 62

ORDER: Accordingly, Steidley's motion to withdraw is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate Jeffrey W. Steidley and Gage S. Fender from Defendant's representation in this action. The current briefing schedule (ECF No. 58), w hich gives Defendant until June 17, 2020, to make certain filings relating to its motion to dismiss and Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment, remains in effect. (As further set forth in this Order.) Attorney Gage Sterling Fender and Jeffrey Wayne Steidley terminated. (Signed by Judge John F. Keenan on 4/17/2020) (cf)

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DOCUIV1ENT
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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GW HOLDINGS GROUP, LLC,
Plaintiff,
No. 18 Civ. 4997

(JFK)

-againstORDER

CRUZANI, INC., formerly known as
US Highland, Inc.,
Defendant.
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JOHN F. KEENAN, United States District Judge:

Before the Court is a motion by The Steidley Law Firm
("Steidley") to withdraw as counsel pro hac vice for Defendant
Cruzani, Inc., formerly known as US Highland, Inc. 1
59.)

(ECF No.

Steidley argues that adversity has arisen between itself

and Defendant due to Defendant's refusal to pay outstanding
legal fees and expenses owed to Steidley.

(ECF No. 60.)

Upon

receipt of Steidley's motion, the Court spoke with counsel for
Plaintiff GW Holdings Group, LLC ("Plaintiff's counsel").
Plaintiff's counsel does not object to Steidley's request to
withdraw.
Accordingly, Steidley's motion to withdraw is GRANTED.

The

Clerk of Court is directed to terminate Jeffrey W. Steidley and
Gage S. Fender from Defendant's representation in this action.

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In addition to Steidley, Defendant also is currently represented in
this action by Matthew Tracy of Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP.

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The current briefing schedule (ECF No. 58), which gives
Defendant until June 17, 2020, to make certain filings relating
to its motion to dismiss and Plaintiff's motion for summary
judgment, remains in effect.
SO ORDERED.

Dated:

New York, New York
April /
2020

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John F. Keenan
United States District Judge

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