Judge: Robert B. Broadbelt, Case: 22STCV38301, Date: 2023-03-14 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV38301    Hearing Date: March 14, 2023    Dept: 53

Superior Court of California

County of Los Angeles – CENTRAL District

Department 53

MOVING PARTY:                Applicant Kathleen D. Reilly

RESPONDING PARTY:       n/a

(1)   Application of Kathleen D. Reilly to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac Vice

MOVING PARTY:                Applicant Douglas R. Hirsch

RESPONDING PARTY:       n/a

(2)   Application of Douglas R. Hirsch to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac Vice

MOVING PARTY:                Applicant Samuel J. Lieberman

RESPONDING PARTY:       n/a

(3)   Application of Samuel J. Lieberman to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac Vice

The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with each application.  No oppositions to the applications were filed. 

APPLICATION OF KATHLEEN D. REILLY

Applicant Kathleen D. Reilly requests an order permitting her to appear as counsel pro hac vice for plaintiff Forex Corp., d/b/a Wirecash in this action.

The court finds that the application substantially provides the information required by California Rules of Court, rule 9.40, subdivisions (a) and (d).  However, the court notes that applicant Kathleen D. Reilly has not presented evidence showing that she paid a reasonable fee not exceeding $50 to the State Bar of California with the copy of this application and the notice of hearing that was served on the State Bar.  (Cal. Rules of Ct., rule 9.40, subd. (e).) 

The court therefore grants the application and orders that (1) applicant Kathleen D. Reilly is permitted to appear as counsel pro hac vice for plaintiff Forex Express Corp., d/b/a Wirecash in this action, and (2) applicant Kathleen D. Reilly shall pay to the State Bar of California a reasonable fee not to exceed $50 within 20 days of the date of this order.  (Cal. Rules of Ct., rule 9.40, subds. (a), (e).)

APPLICATION OF DOUGLAS R. HIRSCH

Applicant Douglas R. Hirsch requests an order permitting him to appear as counsel pro hac vice for plaintiff Forex Express Corp., d/b/a Wirecash in this action.

The court finds that the application substantially provides the information required by California Rules of Court, rule 9.40, subdivisions (a) and (d).  The court notes that applicant Douglas R. Hirsch has not presented evidence showing that he paid a reasonable fee not exceeding $50 to the State Bar of California with the copy of this application and the notice of hearing that was served on the State Bar.  (Cal. Rules of Ct., rule 9.40, subd. (e).)

The court therefore grants the application and orders that (1) applicant Douglas R. Hirsch is permitted to appear as counsel pro hac vice for plaintiff Forex Express Corp., d/b/a Wirecash in this action, and (2) applicant Douglas R. Hirsch shall pay to the State Bar of California a reasonable fee not to exceed $50 within 20 days of the date of this order.  (Cal. Rules of Ct., rule 9.40, subds. (a), (e).)

APPLICATION OF SAMUEL J. LIEBERMAN

Applicant Samuel J. Liberman requests an order permitting him to appear as counsel pro hac vice for plaintiff Forex Express Corp., d/b/a Wirecash in this action.

The court finds that the application substantially provides the information required by California Rules of Court, rule 9.40, subdivisions (a) and (d).  However, the court notes that applicant Samuel J. Lieberman has not presented evidence showing that he paid a reasonable fee not exceeding $50 to the State Bar of California with the copy of this application and the notice of hearing that was served on the State Bar.  (Cal. Rules of Ct., rule 9.40, subd. (e).)

The court therefore grants the application and orders that (1) applicant Samuel J. Lieberman is permitted to appear as counsel pro hac vice for plaintiff Forex Express Corp., d/b/a Wirecash in this action, and (2) applicant Samuel J. Lieberman shall pay to the State Bar of California a reasonable fee not to exceed $50 within 20 days of the date of this order.  (Cal. Rules of Ct., rule 9.40, subds. (a), (e).)

The court orders plaintiff Forex Express Corp., d/b/a Wirecash to give notice of this order.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED:  March 14, 2023

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Robert B. Broadbelt III

Judge of the Superior Court