TENTATIVE RULING

Ira M. Steinberg and Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP’s Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel for Defendant Nutiva is GRANTED.

Counsel has asserted a valid reason for withdrawal, i.e., the client has executed an assignment for the benefit of creditors and is insolvent and defunct. (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, Ira M. Steinberg and Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP’s Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel for Defendant Nutiva is GRANTED. This ruling granting counsel’s motion to withdraw shall become effective upon filing of proof service of this ruling upon Defendant Nutiva. Defendant Nutiva 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.)