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Entries for tag: Pro Hac Denial

[Update: As of Feb. 4, 2026, the plaintiff's attorney filed a pro hac motion, and the Court dismissed the case without issue.]

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On Friday, in Secure Matrix LLC v. Dress Barn Omni, Inc., C.A. No. 25-1530-CFC (D. Del.), Chief Judge Connolly ordered that the Court will not be considering a stipulated dismissal with prejudice of a patent action until the plaintiff files, and the Court rules on, a pro hac motion for the plaintiff's attorney:

ORAL ORDER: The Court is not willing to entertain the parties' proposed stipulation before [plaintiff's attorney]'s "forthcoming" pro hac vice motion is filed and ruled upon. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 1/30/2026. (mws) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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