FINAL RULING

David P. Beitchman and Beitchman & Zekian, P.C.’s Motions to Be Relieved as Counsel for Defendants William Mastin Kipp, III and Daily Love Media, Inc. are GRANTED.

Counsel has asserted a valid reason for withdrawal, i.e., per citation to the former Rules of Professional Conduct, the clients have breached an agreement or obligation to counsel as to expenses or fees. (Rules Prof. Conduct, rule 1.16(b)(5).) Counsel has provided the required forms under rule 3.1362 of the California Rules of Court and served the opposing parties and client with the same. There being good cause to grant counsel’s request to withdraw, David P. Beitchman and Beitchman & Zekian, P.C.’s Motions to Be Relieved as Counsel for Defendants William Mastin Kipp, III and Daily Love Media, Inc. are GRANTED. This ruling granting counsel’s motion to withdraw shall become effective upon filing of proof service of this ruling upon Defendants William Mastin Kipp, III and Daily Love Media, Inc. Defendant Daily Love Media, Inc. is reminded that a corporation cannot represent itself in litigation and must be represented by licensed counsel. (CLD Construction, Inc. v. City of San Ramon (2004) 120 Cal.App.4th 1141, 1145.)