Opinion
MASTER FILE No. 08 Civ. 4772 (LTS) (KNF).
July 2, 2009
ORDER
The recent submission of a proposed page limitation allocation stipulation (the "Stipulation") in connection with dispositive motion practice in the above action brought to the Court's attention the apparent retention of Debevoise Plimpton LLP by defendant Thomas Athan. The undersigned was formerly Counsel to that law firm and recuses from matters involving the firm. In light of the assignment of the related derivative and ERISA cases to the undersigned, as well as the extensive arrangements for coordination of motion practice, the Court proposes to sever the claims as against defendant Athan in the above action for reassignment to another Judge of the District. It is expected that, notwithstanding the reassignment of the severed portion of the action, the proceedings in all of the cases will continue to be coordinated in an appropriate fashion.
Any objection to this severance proposal, or any request for a conference concerning the same, shall be made in writing and shall be filed with the Court and served on all signatories to the Stipulation, no later than July 13, 2009.
SO ORDERED.