The State of Texas et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al

Filing 6

Letters to all plaintiff counsel (except for Texas) re: non-admitted status. (klw, )

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Gary M. Becker
Assistant Attorneys General
55 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Michael E. Cole
Attorney General, Antitrust Department
55 Elm Street, P.O. Box 120
Hartford, CT 06141-0120

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

W. Joseph Niesen
Assistant Attorneys General
55 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Clyde E. Sniffen , Jr.
Senior Assistant Attorney General
1031 West Fourth Avenue, #200
Anchorage, AK 99501

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Nancy M. Bonnell
Office of the Arizona Attorney General
Consumer Protection and Advocacy Section
1275 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007
RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Susan V. Myers
Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Advocacy Section
1275 West Washington
Phoeniz, AZ 85028

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Devin M. Laiho
Assistant Attorney General, Colorado Department of Law
1525 Sherman Street, Seventh Floor
Denver, CO 80203

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Chadwick O. Brooker
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Antitrust Bureau
100 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Layne M. Lindebak
Iowa Department of Justice, Special Litigation Division
Hoover Office Building - Second Floor
1305 E. Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Schonette Walker
Office of the Maryland Attorney General, Antitrust Division
200 St. Paul Place, 19th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Anne E. Schneider
Office of the Attorney General
P.O. Box 899
Jefferson City, MO 65102

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Brianna Lennon
Assistant Attorney General
PO Box 899
Jefferson City, MO 65102

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Edward J. Olszewski
Office of the Ohio Attorney General, Antitrust Section
150 East Gay Street, 23rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

James A. Donahue
Chief Deputy Attorney General, PA Office of Attorney General
14 Floor, Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17120

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Jennifer J. Kirk
Deputy Attorney General, PA Office of Attorney General
14th Floor, Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17120

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Jose G. Diaz-Tejera
Chief Deputy Attorney General, Office of Monopolistic Affairs
Department of Justice for The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
PO Box 9020192
San Juan, PR 00902-0192
RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Jeffrey P. Hallem
Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
1302 East Highway 14, Suite 1
Pierre, SD 57501-8501

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Victor J. Domen , Jr.
Office of the Tennessee Attorney General
425 Fifth Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37202

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Ryan Kriger
Public Protection Division, Vermont Attorney General's Office
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
O FFICE OF THE C LERK
W ESTERN D ISTRICT OF T EXAS

200 W est 8th Street, Room 130
Austin, Texas 78701
512-916-5896

W illiam G. Putnicki

April 13, 2012

Douglas L. Davis
Assistant Attorney General, Office of the West Virginia Attorney General
PO Box 1789
Charleston, WV 25326

RE:

The State of Texas, et al v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc. et al
1:12-cv-324-LY

Dear Counselor;
You have made an appearance in the aforementioned case; however, our records indicate that you have not been admitted
in this court.
Local District Court Rule AT-1(f)(1) states: “An attorney who is licensed by the highest court of a state or
another federal district court, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in this court pro
hac vice only by permission of the judge presiding....”
If you intend to represent a party in this case, you must submit to this court a Motion to Appear pro hac
vice within ten days of the date of this letter. You can locate a copy of the motion on our website at
http://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/rules/stdord/Austin/AustinProHacVice.pdf The motion must contain an original signature
by the attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice. Pro hac vice motions signed by one attorney for another attorney will
not be granted. If you are an attorney who maintains your office outside of this district, the Judge may require you to
designate local counsel as co-counsel (Local Rule AT-2).
Please be sure to review the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas before you submit your motion,
especially Local Rules CV-5 (Pleadings & Filing Papers), CV-7 (Motions), CV-10 (Form of Pleadings), and AT-1(f)(1)
and AT-(f)(2) (Pro hac vice requirements), and standing orders for the Austin Division. For your convenience, a
complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms can be downloaded from our
website.
Also, Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) is open for attorney registration. The E-Filing and ENoticing Registration Form is available on our website and you can download a copy of the form directly to your
computer. Please note that this is a rather large file, so it may take several minutes to download.
For your convenience, a complete copy of the Local Rules for the Western District of Texas and various forms
can be downloaded from our website at www.txwd.uscourts.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,

Katherine Wallace
Katherine W allace, Deputy Clerk