Bridges et al v. Raines et al

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
ASHEVILLE DIVISION
1:24-cv-00087-MR-WCM
SHELLEY BRIDGES; )
LISA BLAKEMORE; and )
TERESA LUKASZEWICZ; )
individually and on behalf )
of all others similarly situated, )
)
Plaintiffs, )
v. ) ORDER
)
RAYCEN RAINES; )
WAKPAMNI LAKE )
COMMUNITY CORPORATION; )
WLCC II D/B/A ARROWHEAD ADVANCE; )
WLCC LENDING BGL )
d/b/a BISON GREEN LENDING; )
WLCC LENDING JEM )
d/b/a EXPLORE CREDIT; )
WLCC LENDING FDL )
d/b/a FAST DAY LOANS; )
WLCC LENDING FDL )
d/b/a FIRST DAY LOAN; and )
JOHN DOES NOS. 1-40, )
)
Defendants. )
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This matter is before the Court on a Motion for Admission
Pro Hac Vice
and Affidavit (Doc. 3) filed by Jeffrey Osterwise. The Motion indicates that Mr.
Osterwise, a member in good standing of the Bar of this Court, is local counsel
for Plaintiffs and that he seeks the admission of John G. Albanese, who the
Motion represents as being a member in good standing of the Bar of Minnesota.
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It further appears that the requisite admission fee has been paid.
The Motion indicates that counsel has not conferred with counsel for
Defendants regarding the Motion because Defendants have not yet appeared.
Seeing no facial defect in the Motion, the undersigned will grant the
request at this time. Any Defendant may, however, request that the admission
of John G. Albanese be reconsidered, after that Defendant has appeared in this
matter. Any such request for reconsideration should be supported by specific
objections.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:
1. The Motion for Admission
Pro Hac Vice and Affidavit (Doc. 3) is
GRANTED, and John G. Albanese is ADMITTED to practice
pro hac
vice before the Court in this matter while associated with local
counsel.
2. This ruling is WITHOUT PREJUDICE to any Defendant’s right to
challenge this admission, provided that any such motion is filed
within seven (7) days of that Defendant’s appearance in this matter
and is appropriately supported.
Signed: April 4, 2024
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