Opinion
05 Civ. 9594 (JGK).
May 29, 2009
ORDER
For the reasons stated on the record at the conference held on May 28, 2009, plaintiff's counsel's motion to withdraw is granted. To the extent that the plaintiff has requested the return of her $10,000 retainer payment, that application is denied.
The plaintiff is directed to produce to the defendant all tape recordings, photographs, affidavits, and any remaining discovery by June 5, 2009.
This action is stayed for thirty (30) days. The plaintiff shall file a notice of appearance by new counsel or indicating that she will proceed pro se by June 29, 2009. If the plaintiff does not file such notice by June 29, 2009, the defendant may move to dismiss her case for failure to prosecute. The Court's Pro Se Office is available for assistance related to this case. The Pro Se Office is located at 500 Pearl Street, Room 230, New York, New York 10007. The phone number of the Pro Se Office is (212) 805-0175.
Any amended trial submissions, including the Joint Pretrial Order, Proposed Voir Dire, and Proposed Jury Instructions, shall be submitted by July 31, 2009. The parties shall be ready for trial on 48 hours notice on or after August 14, 2009. SO ORDERED.