ORDER by Judge John F. Walter: granting 15 Non-Resident Attorney Cindy D. Hanson APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant The Retail Equation, Inc., designating Ronald Raether as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

Judge John F. Walter granted Cindy D. Hanson’s application to appear pro hac vice on behalf of defendant The Retail Equation, Inc.

The order, entered on March 24, 2026, allows Hanson, a non-resident attorney, to participate in the case despite not being admitted to the court’s jurisdiction. Ronald Raether was designated as local counsel to oversee compliance with local rules and procedures.

This step is procedural but critical, as it formally brings Hanson into the case and ensures the defendant has proper legal representation. The docket number and court remain unspecified, but the case is active. The order signals the defendant’s intent to proceed with legal counsel experienced outside the court’s jurisdiction, backed by local oversight.

The designation of local counsel is standard practice to maintain accountability and communication with the court. The case’s substantive issues and claims have not yet been disclosed in the public record. The pro hac vice admission does not affect the merits but clears the way for Hanson's participation.

The court’s approval indicates no procedural barriers to her involvement at this stage. The case remains open, with no further filings or hearings publicly noted since the order.