Amazon.com LLC v. Lay

Filing 31

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Aden J. Fine FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Intervenor Plaintiffs Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6, Cecil Bothwell (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 09810000000002109883. (Balasubramani, Venkat)

United States District Court Western District of Washington

AMAZON.COM, LLC
Plaintiff(s)

Case Number

2:10-cv-00664-MJP

V. KENNETH R. LAY, in his official capacity as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Revenue
Defendant(s)

APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE

Pursuant to Local General Rule 2(d) of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington,
Aden J. Fine

hereby applies for permission to appear

and participate as counsel in the above entitled action on behalf of the following party or parties:
JANE DOE 1, JANE DOE 2, JANE DOE 3, JANE DOE 4, JANE DOE 5, JANE DOE 6, AND CECIL BOTHWELL, Plaintiffs-Intervenors.

The particular need for my appearance and participation is:
To act as lead co-counsel for JANE DOE 1, JANE DOE 2, JANE DOE 3, JANE DOE 4, JANE DOE 5, JANE DOE 6, AND CECIL BOTHWELL, who are intervening in the underlying lawsuit.

I,

Aden J. Fine

understand that I am charged with knowing and

complying with all applicable local rules;

I have not been disbarred or formally censured by a court of record or by a state bar association; and there are not disciplinary proceedings against me.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date:

6/22/2010

Signature of Applicant: s/ Aden J. Fine

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Applicant's Name: Law Firm Name:

Aden J. Fine

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation

Street Address 1:

125 Broad Street, 18th floor

Address Line 2:

City: New York Phone Number w/ Area Code Example: 999-999-9999
Applicant E-mail Address: [e-mail]

State: New York

Zip:

10004-2400

[phone]

Secondary E-mail Address:

STATEMENT OF LOCAL COUNSEL I am authorized and will be prepared to handle this matter, including trial, in the event the applicant Aden J. Fine assigned by the court. Date:
6/22/2010

is unable to be present upon any date

Signature of Local Counsel: s/ Venkat Balasubramani

Local Counsel's Name:

Venkat Balasubramani

Law Firm Name:

Focal PLLC

Street Address 1:

8426 40th Ave. SW

Address Line 2:

City: Seattle Phone Number w/ Area Code Example: 999-999-9999

State: Washington

Zip:

98136

[phone]
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Electronic Case Filing Agreement

By submitting this form, the undersigned understands and agrees to the following: 1. The CM/ECF system is to be used for filing and reviewing electronic documents, docket sheets, and notices. 2. The password issued to you by the court, combined with your login, serves as your signature under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11. Therefore, you are responsible for protecting and securing this password against unauthorized use. 3. If you have any reason to suspect that your password has been compromised in any way, you are responsible for immediately notifying the court. Members of the court's systems staff will assess the risk and advise you accordingly. 4 By signing this Registration Form, you consent to receive notice electronically, and to waive your right to receive notice by personal service or first class mail pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(b)(2)(C), except with regard to service of a complaint and summons. This provision does include electronic notice of the entry of an order or judgment. 5. You will continue to access court information via the Western District of Washington's internet site or through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system. You will continue to need a PACER login, in addition to the court-issued password. You can register for PACER at their web site: http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov. 6. By this registration, the undersigned agrees to abide by the rules and regulations in the most recent General Order, the Electronic Filing Procedures developed by the Clerk's Office, and any changes or additions that may be made to such administrative procedures in the future.

s/ Aden J. Fine Signature (use an "s/" and type your name)

6/22/2010 Date Signed

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