Judge: Thomas D. Long, Case: 22STCP03825, Date: 2022-12-06 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCP03825    Hearing Date: December 6, 2022    Dept: 48

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

Kem Tae M. Lynch seeks to be admitted pro hac vice to represent Petitioner Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in this action.

An attorney in good standing in another jurisdiction who is not be a resident of California, regularly employed in California, or regularly engaged in substantial business, professional, or other activities in California may apply to appear as counsel pro hac vice in California.  (California Rules of Court, rule 9.40(a).)  The attorney must a verified application together with proof of service by mail of a copy of the application and notice of hearing on all parties who have appeared in the case and on the State Bar of California at its San Francisco office.  (California Rules of Court, rule 9.40(c).)  The applicant must also pay a $50.00 fee to the State Bar of California.  (California Rules of Court, rule 9.40(e).)

The application must state (1) the applicant’s residence and office addresses; (2) the courts to which the applicant has been admitted to practice and the dates of admission; (3) that the applicant is a member in good standing in those courts; (4) that the applicant is not currently suspended or disbarred in any court; (5) the title of each court and cause in which the applicant has filed an application to appear as counsel pro hac vice in this state in the preceding two years, the date of each application, and whether or not it was granted; and (6) the name, address, and telephone number of the active member of the State Bar of California who is attorney of record in the local action.  (California Rules of Court, rule 9.40(d).)

Kem Tae M. Lynch’s application complies with the requirements.  Counsel is exempt from paying the $500.00 application fee.  (See Gov. Code, § 6103; see also Gov. Code, § 70617, subd. (e)(1).)  Accordingly, the application for admission pro hac vice is GRANTED.

Moving party to give notice.

Parties who intend to submit on this tentative must send an email to the Court at SMCDEPT48@lacourt.org indicating intention to submit.  Parties intending to appear are encouraged to appear remotely and should be prepared to comply with Dept. 48’s new requirement that those attending court in person wear a surgical or N95 or KN95 mask.

     Dated this 6th day of December 2022