PROOF OF SERVICE by defendants on 12/13/02 of court's orders re (1) Alschuler Grossman Stein & Kahan LLP's withdrawal as counsel of record for the Franchise Parties and (2) continuance of pretrial conference and trial dates (mt) (Entered: 12/19/2002)

On December 13, 2002, defendants filed proof of service for two court orders. The first order documented the withdrawal of Alschuler Grossman Stein & Kahan LLP as counsel of record for the Franchise Parties. The second order granted a continuance of the scheduled pretrial conference and trial dates.

The filings confirm that the defendants formally notified all relevant parties of these changes. The case remains active, but no judge has been assigned yet, and the court of jurisdiction is unspecified in the available records.

The withdrawal of counsel typically signals a shift in legal strategy or preparation delays, which the court accommodated by pushing back key dates. The continuance affects the timeline for discovery, motions, and trial preparation.

With no further docket entries or filings available, the case appears to be in a procedural holding pattern pending new counsel or further court action. The absence of a judge assignment suggests the case may be in early stages or awaiting reassignment following counsel changes.

The defendants’ proof of service ensures compliance with court rules requiring formal notice of attorney withdrawal and scheduling adjustments. This procedural step avoids potential delays or disputes over notice. The case’s next developments will likely hinge on the Franchise Parties securing new counsel and the court setting updated deadlines.