Securities and Exchange Commission v. MacCord, Jr et al

Filing 64

ORDER Regarding Judicial Settlement Conference. Defendant Doyle, his counsel and counsel for Plaintiff are ORDERED TO APPEAR via ZOOM on 4/27/2022 at 09:30 AM. Each party shall email a separate settlement memo to Judge Tsuchida's in-court clerk by 12:00 noon on 4/19/2022. Signed by Hon. Brian A Tsuchida. (MW)

Case 2:17-cv-01809-TSZ Document 64 Filed 03/09/22 Page 1 of 3

1
2
3
4
5
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION ,
Plaintiff,
v.

CASE NO. 2:17-cv-01809-TSZ
ORDER REGARDING JUDICIAL
SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE

DONALD E. MacCORD, Jr. et al.,
Defendant.
This case has been referred for settlement conference before the Honorable BRIAN A.
TSUCHIDA, United States Magistrate Judge, regarding Plaintiff and Defendant Shannon D.
Doyle. See Dkt. 63 (order of reference).
The referral is limited to Defendant Doyle. Accordingly, Defendant Doyle, his counsel
and counsel for Plaintiff are ORDERED TO APPEAR via ZOOM on:
April 27, 2022 at 9:30 am
United States District Courthouse – via ZOOM
700 Stewart St. 12th floor - Courtroom 12A
Seattle, WA 98101
Who Must Be Present
Each attorney who will try the case must be physically present, accompanied by the client
or a representative with full authority to resolve the case. Having a client or representative
ORDER REGARDING JUDICIAL
SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE - 1

Case 2:17-cv-01809-TSZ Document 64 Filed 03/09/22 Page 2 of 3

1

available by telephone is not acceptable. If there are other individuals whose presence would be

2

necessary to resolve the case, please arrange for their attendance. Failure to produce the

3

appropriate persons at the mediation or the failure to participate in good faith may result in an

4

award of costs and attorney fees incurred by the other parties regarding the conference, or other

5

sanctions against the non-complying party or counsel. The Court expects all participants to be

6

prepared and sincerely interested in settlement. All parties should keep an open mind and be

7

willing to reassess previous positions. The court expects the parties to address each other with

8

courtesy and respect.

9
10

Settlement memos
Each party shall email a separate settlement memo to Judge Tsuchida's in-court clerk at

11

[e-mail]. by 12:00 noon on April 19, 2022. These memos are

12

confidential; do not file them with the clerk’s office or serve them on opposing counsel. These

13

mediation memos should help the Court understand the facts, the issues to resolve, the applicable

14

law and the parties’ settlement position. Brevity is encouraged.

15

The Court understands from the docket in this case that this civil action is related to

16

Defendant's criminal charges and conviction in the Northern District of California. If there are

17

any agreements, findings, orders or other information or pleadings from the criminal case which

18

are relevant to the settlement of this case, the parties are directed to provide them. Each party's

19

memo must also include a settlement proposal and describe settlement efforts to date including

20

matters in which the parties agree and matters that require resolution. Exhibits that would help

21

the Court understand the case may also be submitted.

22
23

ORDER REGARDING JUDICIAL
SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE - 2

Case 2:17-cv-01809-TSZ Document 64 Filed 03/09/22 Page 3 of 3

1

Confidentiality

2

Statements and disclosures made in the course of the settlement conference will be

3

confidential and not admissible at trial or for any other purpose other than settlement. Parties

4

should be frank and open in their discussion.

5

Retaining Jurisdiction

6

At the conclusion of the settlement conference, the Court will inquire whether the parties

7
8

request the undersigned retain jurisdiction regarding any settlement that may be reached.
DATED this 9th day of March, 2022.

9

A

10

BRIAN A. TSUCHIDA
United States Magistrate Judge

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

ORDER REGARDING JUDICIAL
SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE - 3