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We have been made aware of fraudulent text messages being sent to individuals claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the court system. These messages often state that the recipient owes penalties or fees related to traffic violations or DMV infractions and may include a link or phone number to resolve the matter. 

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Please see DMV warning about fraudulent texts: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-warns-of-fraudulent-te…

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Mark Jon Rogers v Monsanto Company

Case Number

23CV00945

Case Type

Civil Law & Motion

Hearing Date / Time

Wed, 06/05/2024 - 10:00

Nature of Proceedings

Motion (Pro Hac Vice)

Tentative Ruling

Plaintiff: Behram Parekh, Michael Gallant, David Wool

Defendant: Joshua Cools, Jennifer Hackman, Jae Lee, Mayela Montenegro-Urch, John Sherk, Jason Zager

Issue

Motion (Pro Hac Vice)

RULING

The Motion is Granted. There is an [proposed] Order submitted that the Court intends to sign.

Analysis

There has been a series of pro hac applications that have been heard in this case—this appears to be the final one. Louis M. Russo is seeking admission on behalf of Defendant Monsanto. He is an attorney with Hollingsworth LLP in Washington D.C. He has not appeared pro hac vice, or applied to appear pro hac vice, in California in the last two years. The required fee to the State Bar has been paid. The application contains all required information, and it is appropriate to grant. (The application notes that Plaintiff has consented to Mr. Russo’s pro hac vice admission.)

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