Not necessarily. During his employment as an AUSA, the plaintiffs counsel had represented the government in both criminal and civil matters, including defending employment law claims involving the USPS. No. 3d 545]. Your credits were successfully purchased. When will the inappropriate receipt of confidential information (received from, for example, an inadvertent communication or by virtue of improper contact with a represented party) warrant disqualification of counsel? 392 A conflict arises when the circumstances of a particular case present a substantial risk that the lawyers representation of the client would be materially and adversely affected by the lawyers own interests or by the lawyers duties to another current client, a former client, or a third person. ORDER ON MOTION TO DISQUALIFY PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL 294 signed by District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill on October 13, 2010. by clicking the Inbox on the top right hand corner. In 2009, Epic settled its claims against Ali 5 Corporation. These cases underscore the detailed factual analysis required to decide these issues. Ct. App. Walnut Creek Attorney Sharon Collier prevailed on a motion to disqualify on behalf of client Costco. Specifically, the court concluded that there was no direct adversity as between the two sets of plaintiffs and that, moreover, the affected clients confirmed that they had in effect given their informed written consent to concurrent representation., Finally, the court rejected disqualification based on plaintiffs counsels receipt of privileged emails, noting that counsel had not misused, and would not likely misuse, its knowledge of the privileged communications to gain an unfair advantage., In both Kinchen and Fregoso, the court denied disqualification. The defendant moved to disqualify the plaintiffs counsel, arguing that the plaintiffs counsel used information he learned during his former employment as an AUSA to benefit the plaintiff in prosecuting her retaliation claim against the USPS. (2) NOTICE OF JOINDER; RESPONSE in Opposition re 29 MOTION to Disqualify Counsel for Millennial Media (Cooley LLP) MOTION to Disqualify Counsel for Millennial Media (Cooley LLP) filed by Millennial Media, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Chris C. Campbell, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Campbell Declaration, # 3 Declaration of Patrick A. Doody, # 4 Declaration of Kevin Todd Duncan, # 5 Declaration of Nelson Kuan, # 6 Exhibit A to Kuan Declaration, # 7 Exhibit B to Kuan Declaration, # 8 Exhibit C . California, 494 U.S. 1039 (1990) . 388 The plaintiff,, Dismissal of 2 Zoning Ordinance Appeals in Georgia Court of Appeals, On behalf of FMG client, the City of Dacula, Amy Cowan successfully obtained the dismissal of two appeals before the Georgia Court of Appeals. In New York, that motion requires: the existence of a prior attorney-client relationship between the moving party and opposing counsel. Your subscription was successfully upgraded. Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Disqualify; Motion to Amend Finally, while the court found that counsel had violated rule 4.2 by contacting a USPS managing agent, such violation did not warrant the harsh sanction of disqualification; the evidentiary sanction of precluding the plaintiffs use of the managing agents declaration was sufficient to protect the integrity of the judicial process. GIVEN THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS CRISIS, THE COURT STRONGLY ENCOURAGES REMOTE APPEARENCES BY LACourtConnect. PLEASE MAKE SUCH ARRANGEMENTS IF YOU WISH TO APPEAR REMOTELY AT WWW.LACOURT.ORG/LACC/. Your content views addon has successfully been added. 6 Tentative Ruling First, there must be a substantial relationship between the former representation and the current representation. Ct. (1997) 60 Cal.App.4th 473, 577-582. [W]hile federal courts generally limit standing to bring disqualification motions to clients or former clients, in California where the ethical breach is manifest and glaring and so infects the litigation in which disqualification is sought that it impacts the moving partys interest in a just and lawful determination of [his or] her claims, a nonclient might meet the standing requirements to bring a motion to disqualify based upon a third party conflict of interest or other ethical violation. Kennedy v. Eldridge (2011) 201 Cal.App.4th 1197, 1204 [135 Cal. 2 2022 California Rules of Court Rule 3.816. Absent evidence of actual knowledge of material confidential information, both prongs of the test must be satisfied before a Court applies the conclusive presumption of knowledge of such information. Great Lakes Construction, Inc. v. Burman (2010) 186 Cal.App.4th 1347, 1355. (Lead Case; Consolidated Action), Jeffrey Mitchell vs Stratus Media Group Inc et al, CLEVE PELL VS THE MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ET AL. According to 24 the allegat ..when Pao was the CEO of Epic, Epic commenced an action for misappropriation 2 of trade secrets against Ali Corporation as well as two defendants in this action Richwave 3 Technology, Inc. (Richwave) and its CEO Shyh-Chyi Wong (Wong). Specifically, California Rules of Court, rule 3.1362 (a), a motion to be relieved . Protection of the attorney-client privilege is not the only ground for a motion to disqualify an attorney. Kennedy v. Eldridge (2011) 201 Cal. Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Disqualify; Motion to Amend I am a litigation attorney and practice in the . Other courts permit disqualification on a different basis, holding that standing is established so long as the lawyer owed a duty of confidentiality to the complaining party and breached it. First, there must be a substantial relationship between the former representation and the current representation. Matters: (1) Motion of Defendants to Disqualify Gersh Derby as Counsel ..t attached as exhibit A to the motion is deemed served on the parties; plaintiffs shall file the first amended complaint, or arrange that the copy of the first amended complaint lodged with the court be filed, on or before January 13, 2012. The commercial units included the Santa Barbara Public Market. Discussion: 3d 545]. VS. SAN FRANCISCO RAWHIDE CORPORATION, INC, Memorandum of Points & Authorities - Memorandum of Points and Authorities, City of Chico et al vs. Move the Junkyard et al, NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER/NOTICE OF RULING FILED DEFENDANT MOTION TO RECUSE, Professional Negligence Attorney Malpractice, GREEN MUTUAL PROPERTY AND INVESTMENT CO., ET AL VS. WILSHIRE BANK ET AL. As a general rule, a client has the right to replace his or her attorney at virtually any time with or without cause. People v. Ortiz (1990) 51 Cal.3d 975, 983; People v. Courts (1985) 37 Cal.3d 784, 789790; Fracasse v. Brent (1972) 6 Cal.3d 784, 790; Michelle K. v. Super. Northern District. Kinchen highlights Californias general rejection of disqualification based on the playbook theory. Adams v. Aerojet General Corp. (2001) 86 Cal.App.4th 1324, 1331; In re Marriage of Zimmerman (1993) 16 Cal.App.4th 556, 563564. ANALYSIS by clicking the Inbox on the top right hand corner. (3) MOTION TO QUASH OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MODIFY DEPOSITION SUBPOENA; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS Standing generally requires that the plaintiff be able to allege injury, that is, an invasion of a legally protected interest. Great Lakes Construction, Inc. v. Burman (2010) 186 Cal.App.4th 1347, 1356. First (3) Defendant/Cross-Complainant Gopher Protocol, Inc. Ramirez v. Sturdevant (1994) 21 Cal.App.4th 904, 915; People v. Prince (1968) 268 Cal.App.2d 398. when new changes related to " are available. A trial courts authority to disqualify an attorney derives from the power inherent in every court [t]o control in furtherance of justice, the conduct of its ministerial officers, and of all other persons in any manner connected with a judicial proceeding before it, in every matter pertaining thereto. People ex rel. Earl Scheib, Inc. v. Super. Please wait a moment while we load this page. will be able to access it on trellis. will be able to access it on trellis. Party: Defendants The Montebello Unified School District and The Montebello Unified School District Board of Education 10 Your alert tracking was successfully added. Id. A disqualification motion can be granted before discovery is complete in certain circumstances. Bauer Declaration . In short, it is widely understood by judges that attorneys now commonly use disqualification motions for purely strategic purposes. Gregori v. Bank of America (1989) 207 Cal.App.3d 300, 301. You will lose the information in your envelope, Points and Authorities ISO Attorneys' Fees, KERN WATER BANK AUTHORITY VS KERN LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF ATTORNEY'S MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL (20S, Vijay Lathi, et al vs. Nilufar Gamini, et al, PROOF OF SERVICE (20STCV16906) (TRANSACTION ID # 68849034) FILED BY PLAINT, Ex Parte Application - Notice Required - for TRO the Trustee's Sale, Gregory Allen Hood et al vs Mark Ginkel MD et al, SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. DAVID SWIFT, et al, MOHFEI GEH vs. LYDIA OSORIO BARTOLOME, et al, Julie Pavlina San Giorgio vs Stephen Pavlina, Jr. et al. 8 Standing generally requires that the plaintiff be able to allege injury, that is, an invasion of a legally protected interest. Great Lakes Construction, Inc. v. Burman (2010) 186 Cal.App.4th 1347, 1356. Welcoming 2021 With Thanks for Your Amazing Efforts. ATTORNEYS: Jeff C. Hsu / Patrick A. Gillespie of Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney for moving defendant 1 - 2: SUSTAINED. 17, 2020), the Central District of California decided a motion to disqualify brought by the defendant based on two grounds: (1) a purported conflict based on plaintiff's counsel's prior employment by the defendant; and (2) plaintiff's counsel's improper receipt of information, procured by communicating with defendant's managing agent in an alleged violation of the "no contact" rule. Enter the email associated with you account. Only a party who has (or has had) a fiduciary relationship with a lawyer has standing to disqualify the lawyer. 2 The court concluded that the pending action against the USPS was not sufficiently similar to the matters plaintiffs counsel had previously handled on behalf of the USPS some eight years prior. The courts apply a two-pronged test to determine whether the court must conclusively presume that an attorney has knowledge of confidential information about a prior client that requires the court to disqualify the attorney from representing a current client adverse to the prior client. Responses due by 7/25/2011. A trial courts authority to disqualify an attorney derives from the power inherent in every court [t]o control in furtherance of justice, the conduct of its ministerial officers, and of all ..t yield to ethical considerations that affect the fundamental principles of our judicial process. (SpeeDee, supra, 20 Cal.4th at pp. These decisions serve as a helpful reminder about how to evaluate and analyze conflicts and can help counsel and parties avoid wasting time and resources bringing a meritless disqualification motion. You will lose the information in your envelope, Cal. Please note that when you try to challenge, or disqualify, a judge on the basis of prejudice, the challenge is often referred to as a "peremptory challenge." Your credits were successfully purchased. Your subscription has successfully been upgraded. Adding your team is easy in the "Manage Company Users" tab. Alternate trial counsel must make an appearance in this case on Defendant's behalf within thirty (30) days of this Order. Additional sections are $99 each. Cal. (Dino v 9 COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA etc), #9 (Tommy is demonstrating increasing maturity; subtle shifts occurring; thrust of efforts be shared; confidential, etc) Adams v. Aerojet General Corp. (2001) 86 Cal.App.4th 1324, 1331; In re Marriage of Zimmerman (1993) 16 Cal.App.4th 556, 563564. Mar. 6 No. California. Other courts permit disqualification on a different basis, holding that standing is established so long as the lawyer owed a duty of confidentiality to the complaining party and breached it. There are consolidated actions asserting claims of securities violations with respect to corporate stock. 21-13847 (11th Cir., July 1, 2022). If competent evidence does not establish such a conflict, the attorney is not disqualified for a conflict. Sharp v. Next Entertainment, Inc. (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 410, 425-426. 7.) Ct. (2008) 158 Cal.App.4th 1697, 1711. 5 DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, Dept. 7 Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Disqualify; Motion to Amend In short, it is widely understood by judges that attorneys now commonly use disqualification motions for purely strategic purposes. Gregori v. Bank of America (1989) 207 Cal.App.3d 300, 301. This presumption, if applicable, is conclusive and is thus, by definition, not rebuttable. Cal. The current representation must be substantially related to the former representation to constitute a disqualifying conflict. TENTATIVE RULING: [D]isqualification motions involve a conflict between the clients right to counsel of their choice and the need to maintain ethical standards of professional responsibility [Citation.] Discussion: and consolidated case, at 1359. (3) MOTION TO QUASH OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, MODIFY DEPOSITION SUBPOENA; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS try clicking the minimize button instead. Department 5 Partner MOVING PARTY: (1) Plaintiffs Robert Warren Jackson and Gregory Bauer; In ruling on a motion to disqualify, the court should weigh: Mills Land & Water Co. v. Golden West Refining Co. (1986) 186 Cal.App.3d 116, 126. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants fraudulently enticed them into buying a bad note. Your subscription was successfully upgraded. The trial court denied disqualification, agreeing with plaintiffs counsel that [plaintiffs] interests in both actions [were] generally aligned because they all [sought] to hold Eat Club accountable for its unlawful employment practices., The appellate court affirmed, relying on California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.7. (Lead Case; Consolidated Action), Jeffrey Mitchell vs Stratus Media Group Inc et al, CLEVE PELL VS THE MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ET AL. Judge Colleen K. Sterne In 2009, Epic settled its claims against Ali 5 Corporation. 9 Rules of Court, rule 3.1362(a), (c), (e). H. F. Ahmanson & Co. v. Salomon Brothers, Inc. (1991) 229 Cal.App.3d 1445, 1454. Id. v. Motion to Disqualify Counsel The only remaining Plaintiff is Green Mutual Property & Investment Co. 300-301), Justice Kline's opinion explained that the 17 prophylactic nature of the disqualification remedy means the focus of the analysis must be on "whether there exists a genuine likelihood . try clicking the minimize button instead. 4th 1197, 1204-1205. [W]here an attorneys continued representation threatens an opposing litigant with cognizable injury or would undermine the integrity of the judicial process, the trial court may grant a motion for disqualification, regardless of whether a motion is brought by a present or former client of recused counsel. Kennedy v. Eldridge (2011) 201 Cal.App.4th 1197, 1205. The purpose of disqualification is not to punish a transgression of professional ethics. 2022). Two recent California cases examine the different standards used to address conflicts of interest in the context of former clients and current clients. In exercising that discretion, the trial court is required to make a reasoned judgment which complies with the legal principles and policies applicable to the issue at hand. Ct., 177 Cal.App.3d 1021, 1028 (1986). Case: Jeffrey E. Mitchell v. Stratus Media Group, Inc., et al., Jeffrey E. Mitchell v. Stratus Media Group, Inc., et al. Whether an attorney should be disqualified is a matter addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court. PER Regulation 32155 does not empower an ALJ or other Board agent to rule on whether a Board member or the entire Board itself should be disqualified. In exercising that discretion, the trial court is required to make a reasoned judgment which complies with the legal principles and policies applicable to the issue at hand. 4 must be directed to the client. Here, Plaintiff has brought the motion to recuse Mr. Silver under Code of Civil Procedure section 284. This presumption, if applicable, is conclusive and is thus, by definition, not rebuttable. RULING: The motion is deni ..first amended complaint (FAC) on December 19, 2018. the principal that the fair resolution of disputes requires vigorous representation of parties by independent counsel. While sanctions for an unsuccessful motion to disqualify are rare, clients (and their counsel) are best protected against the possibility of sanctions for bringing a frivolous motion to disqualify by thoughtfully and carefully researching and analyzing possible conflicts before moving to disqualify. There are consolidated actions asserting claims of securities violations with respect to corporate stock. This was a significant victory for the client because Mr. Werbin was not directly involved in this specific lawsuit, and it was the first time Costco had prevailed on such a motion in Northern California, involving a location for which Mr. Werbin had never previously done work. . Your alert tracking was successfully added. Ct., 177 Cal.App.3d 1021, 1028 (1986). Case: Jeffrey E. Mitchell v. Stratus Media Group, Inc., et al., In both instances, the courts concluded that a disqualifying conflict did not exist and denied disqualification. First Your content views addon has successfully been added. (3) Defendant/Cross-Complainant Gopher Protocol, Inc. vs. MASTAR PROFESSIONAL CORP, et al, Professional Negligence Attorney Malpractice, Julie Pavlina San Giorgio v. Pavlina, Jr., et al. Second, it must appear that by virtue of the nature of the former representation or the relationship of the attorney to his [or her] former client that confidential information material to the current dispute would normally have been imparted to the attorney. Id. A motion to disqualify tests whether the opposing partys right to counsel of his or her choice, which is an important right, must yield to ethical considerations that affect the fundamental principles of our judicial process. People ex rel. A complaining party who files a motion to disqualify is required to have standing. In one recent out-of-state case, while denying a motion for disqualification in a patent infringement case, the court evaluated the opposing partys motion for sanctions based on the plaintiffs filing of a purportedly frivolous motion to disqualify. In discussing the unique relationship between attorney and client, this court stated that The interest of the client in the successful prosecution or defense of the action is superior to that of the attorney, and he has the right to employ such attorney as will in his opinion best subserve his interest. Henriksen v. Great American Savings & Loan (1992) 11 Cal.App.4th 109, 113. Defendants Motions to Compel Further Responses Plaintiff Cleve Pell filed suit on October 16, 2017 against Defendants The Montebello Unified School District ..basis for the continuance. Gilbert v. Natl Corp. for Housing Partnerships (1999) 71 Cal.App.4th 1240, 1258, citing Smith, Smith & Kring v. Super. Plaintiffs Evidentiary Objections 19-12747 (11th Cir., June 29, 2022). 1. The plaintiffs counsel, Downtown Los Angeles Law Group attorney, Anthony Werbin, had previously done defense work for Costco. Plaintiffs Evidentiary Objections As a result, these motions must be examined carefully to ensure that literalism does not deny the parties substantial justice. City of Santa Barbara v. Super. [I]f the nature of the representation is such that confidences could have been exchanged between the lawyer and client, and it would be if it satisfies both prongs of this test, courts will conclusively presume they were exchanged, and disqualification will be required. City Nat. ..motion to compel further responses to special interrogatories; Proc. al., United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Civil Action Number 1:20-cv-02205-SCJ. January 9, 2012 Matters: (1) Motion of Defendants to Disqualify Gersh Derby as Counsel ..t attached as exhibit A to the motion is deemed served on the parties; plaintiffs shall file the first amended complaint, or arrange that the copy of the first amended complaint lodged with the court be filed, on or before January 13, 2012. EXTREME et al, ORDER DENYING DEFEDANT'S (JIN FAN HE) MOTION TO RECUSE PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL, OPPOSITION TO DEFTS MOTION TO RECUSE PLTFS COUNSEL FILED BY PLAINTIFF STAC, KHALIL MSALAM, et al vs. Accessing Verdicts requires a change to your plan. 7 MOVING PARTY: (1) Plaintiffs Robert Warren Jackson and Gregory Bauer; A client deprived of the attorney of his choice suffers a particularly heavy penalty where, as appears to be the case here, his attorney is highly skilled in the relevant area of the law. Gregori v. Bank of America ((1989) 207 Cal.App.3d 300. [W]here an attorneys continued representation threatens an opposing litigant with cognizable injury or would undermine the integrity of the judicial process, the trial court may grant a motion for disqualification, regardless of whether a motion is brought by a present or former client of recused counsel. Kennedy v. Eldridge (2011) 201 Cal.App.4th 1197, 1205. In ruling on a motion to disqualify, the court should weigh: Mills Land & Water Co. v. Golden West Refining Co. (1986) 186 Cal.App.3d 116, 126. [T]he court has an independent interest in ensuring trials are conducted within ethical standards of the profession and that legal proceedings appear fair to all that observe them. Kennedy v. Eldridge (2011) 201 Cal.App.4th 1204-1205. Dep't of Corps. Sharon Collier prevailed on a motion to disqualify on behalf of client Costco. Therefore, Sharon argued that his entire firm had a conflict of interest in prosecuting the case against Costco. Nos. 1 - 7: SUSTAINED. Protection of the attorney-client privilege is not the only ground for a motion to disqualify an attorney. Kennedy v. Eldridge (2011) 201 Cal. at 1145. Last. Last. Case: Jeffrey E. Mitchell v. Stratus Media Group, Inc., et al., Standing generally requires that the plaintiff be able to allege injury, that is, an invasion of a legally protected interest. Great Lakes Construction, Inc. v. Burman (2010) 186 Cal.App.4th 1347, 1356. (Dino v 9 COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA 2:2017-cv-02331-AB-JC MOTION TO DISQUALIFY GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT NO OTHER TYPES OF REMOTE APPEARANCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR COURTROOM, INCLUDING COURT CALL. Mar. App. 4 Mother provided further briefing. Motion to Disqualify Counsel try clicking the minimize button instead. 1000 Dept. plaintiffs contend the trial court abused its discretion in denying their motion to disqualify defendants' counsel because (1) defendants' counsel improperly communicated with adverse. James Li and his firm 4 LiLaw, Inc. (together, Li) represented Epic. in that litigation detailing, inter alia, his role as counsel for Pendragon in the Ranch Litigation. 279 Some cases hold that the complaining party must prove a present or past attorney-client relationship with the attorney who is the target of the motion. CLA's member registration page has move to: https://calawyers.org/create-account/, If you have any questions, please contact us at info@calawyers.org. DONE and ORDERED in Tampa, Florida on April 11, 2016. CLA Membership is $99 and includes one section. She focuses her practice on business litigation and representing lawyers and law firms. 23 This action arises from a dispute over the settlement of an earlier lawsuit. Defendant, Eugene Sun One party may insist that the court bar the lawyer from representing another party through a motion to disqualify. Before Trial (The Rutter Group 2016) 9:382. We will email you Plaintiff argues: plaintiff has been effectively abandoned by initial counsel, the Cable Gallagher firm; plaintiff has retained a new law firm to represent him in this action; and p ..e motion in the courts file. 1 Your subscription was successfully upgraded. The court has discretion to allow an attorney to withdraw, and such a motion should be granted provided that there is no prejudice to the client and it does not disrupt the orderly process of justice. 8 Plaintiff Julie Pavlina San Giorgio (Julie) has filed a motion to disqualify the firm of Farella Braun & Martel (Farella), counsel for Defendant and Cross-complainant Stephen Pavlina, Jr. (Stephen).1 N.D. Cal. of Corp. v. SpeeDee Oil Change Systems, Inc. (SpeeDee) (1999) 20 Cal.4th 1135, 114546. California Code of Civil Procedure 170.6 CCP allows for a judge to be disqualified (or removed) from presiding over a civil case or a criminal trial if the judge is prejudiced against you or your attorney.. The plaintiff was represented by counsel who had previously worked as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). (California, United States of America) Does Section 170.6, subdivision (2) of the Peremptory Challenge Act require counsel to disclose the identity of the assigned judge to counsel before counsel for the moving party learns that the assigning judge has been identified? Ct. (1967) 253 Cal.App.2d 703, 707. Ct., 177 Cal.App.3d 1021, 1028 (1986). 22 I. Case No. She is a co-vice chair and founding member of the Ethics Committee of the California Lawyers Association. at 1359. BACKGROUND: 1. The paramount concern must be to preserve public trust in the scrupulous administration of justice and integrity of the bar. Id. Absent evidence of actual knowledge of material confidential information, both prongs of the test must be satisfied before a Court applies the conclusive presumption of knowledge of such information. FMG attorneys Phil Savrin and Shawn Bingham prevailed on a motion for, NLRB Affirms Dismissal of Failure to Bargain Complaint, Dallas FMG attorney Robert Chadwick obtained a favorable appellate ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on behalf of a transportation company. Bauer Declaration Notice of Joinder 9 387 12 YI-CHING PAO, an individual, 13 Plaintiff, TENTATIVE RULING RE: MOTION TO DISQUALIFY 14 vs. Henriksen v. Great American Savings & Loan (1992) 11 Cal.App.4th 109, 113. What are the consequences of counsel failing to give counsel a reason for their failure to comply with a motion of motion? James Li and his firm 4 LiLaw, Inc. (together, Li) represented Epic. If you wish to keep the information in your envelope between pages, (2) NOTICE OF JOINDER; Replies due . 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