ORDER granting Dkt. 94 request by Attorney Roger Schumann and Defendant Hyun Kim to appear by Zoom for the settlement conference previously set for 12/17/2024 at 2:00 p.m. The Zoom conference information will be e-mailed to counsel. Plaintiff and plaintiff's counsel shall appear in Courtroom 11D South in person. Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 12/11/2024. (SGC)

Magistrate Judge James R. Cho granted a request allowing Attorney Roger Schumann and Defendant Hyun Kim to attend the settlement conference by Zoom. The conference remains scheduled for December 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

The court will send Zoom login details to counsel. Plaintiff and the plaintiff's attorney must appear in person in Courtroom 11D South. The order, issued on December 11, 2024, emphasizes that adjournment requests will not be considered unless they comply with the court's individual rules.

This procedural move reflects the court's effort to balance remote participation with in-person requirements during settlement talks. The case remains active, but the docket number and court are not publicly available. The settlement conference is a critical step toward resolving the dispute without trial.

The court’s firm stance on adjournment signals limited tolerance for delay. Attorney Schumann and Defendant Kim’s remote appearance may affect the dynamics of settlement discussions. The plaintiff’s in-person presence ensures direct engagement with the court.

The next scheduled event will test whether the parties can use this hybrid format effectively to reach a resolution.