Alix v. McKinsey & Co., Inc.
- Jesse Furman
- 1:18-cv-04141
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Alix v. McKinsey, Judge Furman denied Balwara LLC leave but allowed Shaheen to proceed individually without a lawyer.
Baraa Shaheen and Balwara LLC were affected by the ruling on who could pursue the motion; the defendants and their counsel were affected by the briefing schedule and the requested disqualification issue.
What happened
In Alix v. McKinsey & Co., Inc., Baraa Shaheen sought permission to file a sanctions and disqualification motion for himself and Balwara LLC. The motion concerned Kobre & Kim LLP, which represents the defendants.
The court denied leave for Balwara LLC because a corporation must appear in federal court through an admitted lawyer, and Shaheen is not admitted to practice in that court. The court granted Shaheen permission to proceed without a lawyer in his individual capacity.
The court directed the defendants to oppose the motion by February 2, 2024, and allowed a reply by February 9, 2024. Judge Jesse M. Furman also directed the opposition to address whether Shaheen has an individual interest in the requested sanctions and disqualification.
The detailed version
- Alix v. McKinsey & Co., Inc. · No. 1:18-cv-04141
- Jesse Furman
- Jan. 22, 2024
Background
Baraa Shaheen sought permission on behalf of himself and Balwara LLC to file a motion for sanctions and to disqualify Kobre & Kim LLP as counsel for the defendants.
Court’s Analysis
The court denied leave as to Balwara LLC because a corporation may appear in federal court only through an admitted lawyer. The court stated that Shaheen is not a member of the bar of the Southern District of New York. The court granted Shaheen leave to proceed without a lawyer in his individual capacity.
Ruling and Schedule
The court ordered that any opposition to the motion be filed by February 2, 2024, and that any reply be filed by February 9, 2024. The court also directed counsel, in any opposition, to address whether Shaheen has an individual interest to assert concerning the sanctions and disqualification motion. Judge Jesse M. Furman signed the order.
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