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Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.)
JAMS
Two Embarcadero Center Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: 415-774-2615
Fax: 415-982-5287
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REFEREE
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF Alameda County
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Ranitidine Products Cases (JCCP 5150), CASE NO: JCCP 5150
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16 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF
16 Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.)
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In accordance with the requirements of California Rules of Court 3.904, 3.924, CCP
22 Ii170.1, Canon 6 of the Code of Judicial Ethics and California Rules of Court Ethics Standards,
please find attached a supplemental disclosure in the above referenced matter which reflects the
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addition of Michael Kuzmich of Boutin Jones, Inc. representing Kniesel Auto Collision Center;
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Andie B. Carden,Esq., and Ashton B. Smith, Esq.of the Moore Law Group; Mark S. Cheffo,
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Esq., Ashley A. Flynn, Esq., Rachel G. Weatherly, Esq., Lindsay N. Zanello, Esq., Mary H.
Kim, Esq., Jay L. Bhimani, Esq., Allie Ozurovich, Esq., Emily L. Van Tuyl, Esq. and Craig J.
Castiglia, Esq., of Dechert LLP; Lisa M. Rice, Esq., Ingrid K. Campagne, Esq., and Katie A.
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Stricklin, Esq. of WFMB, LLP; Robert J. Guite, Esq. and Jennifer E. Pennington, Esq., of
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, representing Kaiser Pennanente; Adam M. Foster,
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Esq., Helen E. Tokar, Esq. and Harrison E. James, Esq. of Bamn, Hedlund, Aristel; Jennifer S.
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Hill, Esq., Thomas J. Sheehan, Esq., and Michelle M. Fujimoto, Esq. of Shook, Hardy &. Bacon,
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LLP; and Sophia B. Castillo, Esq., and John C. McCarron, Esq. representing Grocery Outlet,
8 Inc.; and Sarah E. Johnson, Esq. and Noushan Noureddini, Esq. from Barnes & Thornburg
.representing Safeway, Inc., Safeway Health, Inc. and Vous Companies, Inc. to the case.
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Based on my own knowledge as well as a good faith search of records available to me
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and JAMS personnel and, further based on the information supplied concerning the names of
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the parties and their counsel, the attached report indicates any prior or pending proceedings
within the required timeframe wherein I have acted as temporary iudge, referee, arbitrator,
niediator, or settlement facilitator involving the parties, counsel or counsel's firms. The
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attached report was prepared by a JAMS associate and reviewed by me. Nothing in this report
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would, in my opinion, prohibit me fiom impartially serving in this case.
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19 If you should have any questions or wish to discuss my qualifications to act in this case,
80 please contact Scott Schreiber at 415-774-2615 who will arrange for a conference call.
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I remind you that any objection to my appointment should be put in writing, filed with
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the court, and served upon all parties and me.
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Dated: August 26, 2022
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Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.)
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REFEREE/TEMPORARY JUDGE/SPECIAL
28 MASTER
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DISCLOSURE CHECKLIST FOR CALIFORftIA COURT REFERENCE MATIXRS
Disclosure Checklist pursuant to: Case Title: Ranitidine Products Cases
~ CCP 8 170.1 Case: JCCP 5150 JAMS Ref. rk 1100112218
Panelist Name: Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.)
~ Rules of Ct. 3.904, 3.924; 2.831
~ Canon 6 of the Code of Judicial Ethics
Checklist supplements disclosure reports 16A & 16C
The term 'Master's used to refer to Special Master, Discovery Referee and Temporary Judge.
Master is serving or within preceding 24 months bas served:
(A) As a neutral Master in another hearing involving a party to the current hearing
or lawyer for a party?
(x)()
(B) As a party-appointed Master in another hearing for either a party to the current
hearing or lawyer for a party? ( ) (x)
(C) As a neutral Master in another hearing in which the Master was selected by a person
serving as a party-appointed Master in the current hearing? ( ) (x)
Master has any sigtuScant personal relationship with a party, attorney, or law finn
in tbe instant case. ()(x)
Master has any significant professional relationship with a party, attorney, or law firm
in the instant case, including the number and nature of any other proceedings in the past ( ) (x)
24 months in which the master has been privately compensated by a party, attorney,
law firm, or insurance company in the instant case for any service, including, but not
limited to, service as an attorney, expert witness, or consultant or as a judge, referee,
arbitrator, mediator, settlement facilitator, or other alternative dispute resolution neutral.
(A) If the Master is serving or has served in such capacity, Master must disclose:
(i) the names of the parties in each prior or pending case and, where applicable, the
name of the attorney in the current hearing who is involved in the pending case, who
was involved in the prior case, or whose current associate is involved in the pending
case or was involved in the prior case;
(ii) the dispute resolution neutral capacity (mediator, referee, etc.) in which the Master is
serving or served in tbe case; and
(iii) in each such case in which the Master rendered a decision as a temporary judge or
referee, tbe date of the decision, the prevailing party, tbe amount of monetary
damages awarded, if any, and the names of the parties'ttorneys.
This information is set forth in the attached Disclosure Reports. For contldentialtty reasons, JAMS does
not disclose the names of the parties in prior or pending mediations who are not parties in the current
matter.
This Disclosure Checklist and 1 elated material are the copyrtgbted propert of JAMS. They cannot be copied, reprinted or
used in whole or in part in any way without written permission of JAVIS. Ge JAMS 2014. All rights resen ed.
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4. Master has or has had an attorney-client relationship with a party or lawyer for a party to the current
hearing, including:
An officer, a director, or nustee of a party is or, within the preceding 2 years, was
(A)
a client of the Master in the Master's private practice of law or a client of a lawyer with ( ) (x)
whom the Master is or was associated in the private practice of law?
(B) In any other proceeding involving the same issues, the Master gave advice to a party or a
lawyer in the hearing concerning any matter involved in the bearing ()(x)
(C) The Master served as a lawyer for or as an officer of a public agency which is a party and
personally advised or in any way represented the public agency concerning the factual or
legal issues in the hearing.
( ) (x)
Master or member of Master's Immediate Family has 8 Financial Interest in a party?
The term "Financial Interest" according to Calif. Code of Civil Procedure h 170.5 means ownership of ( ) (x)
more than a 1% legal or equitable interest in a party, or a legal or equitable interest in a party of a fair
market value in excess of $ 1,500, or a relationship as director, advisor or other active participant in the
affairs of a party except as follows: (1) Ownership in a mutual or common investment fund that holds
securities is not a "financial interest" in those securities unless the judge participates in the
management of the fund. (2) An office in an educational, religious, charitable, &aternal, or civic
organization is not a "financial interest" in securities held by the organization. (3) The proprietary
interest of a policyholder in a mutual insurance company, or a depositor in a mutual savings
association, or a similar proprietary interest, is a "financial interest" in the organization only if the
outcome of the proceeding could substantially affect the value of the interest.
Master or member of Master's Immediate Family has a financial interest in the subject matter of
the hearintrt
( ) (x)
Master or member of Master's Immediate Family has an interest that could be substantially
affected by the outcome of the hearing? ( ) (x)
Is the Master a member of an organization that practices invidious discrimination on the basis of
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race, sex, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation? ( ) (x)
Membership in a religious organization, officia military organization of the United States, or a nonprofit youth
organization need not be disclosed unless it would interfere with the Master's proper conduct of the proceeding
or would cause a person aware of the fact to reasonably entertain a doubt concerning the Master's ability to act
impartially.
This Disclosure Checklist and related material are the copyrighted proper(p of JAMS. They cannot he copied, reprinted or used in
whole or in part in any way without written permissioti of JAMS. @ JAMS 2014. All rights reservetk
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9. Is there any other matter that:
(A) Might cause a person aware of the facts to reasonably entertain a doubt that the Master would be
able to be impartial? ( )(x)
(B) Leads the proposed Master to believe there is a substantial doubt as to his or her capacity to be
impartial, including, but not limited to, bias or prejudice toward a party, lawyer, or law thm in the
hearing? ( )(x)
(C) Otherwise leads the Master to believe that the Master's disqualification will further the interests of
justice7 ( )(x)
Are there any constraints on the Master's availability known to the Master that will interfere
10.
»4th the Master's ability to commence or complete the hearing in a timely manner? ( )(x)
Will the Master entertain offers of employment or new professional relationships in any capacity
other than as a lawyer, expert witness, or consultant hom a party, lawyer in the hearing, or lawyer or ( x ) (
law finn that is currently associated in the private practice of law with a lawyer in the hearing while the
hearing is pending, including offers to serve as a dispute resolution neutral in another case?
12. Does the Master have any current arrangement with a party concerning prospective employment or
other compensated service as a dispute resolution neutral or is he or she participating in or, within the
(x)( )
last t»xt years, has he or she participated in discussions regarding such prospective employment or
service with a parly7
The Master is a full-time dispute resolution neutral, working exclusively through JAMS. You can
assume that over the past two (2) years, the neutral or JAMS has been contacted by one or more of the
attorneys in this case regarding prospective employment on another matter which may or may not have
resulted in the Master's selection.
13. Has the Master sought information about relationships or other matters involving the Master'
Immediate Family, Extended Family living in the Master's household, and former spouse?
(x)( )
Unless otherwise disclosed below, the Master has made a general inquiry of his or family members
about their potential connection to matters that may be handled by tbe Master. Those family members
have indicated they do not intend to provide the Master with specific information or answer specific
inquiries. The Master will advise the parties of any connections of which the Master is independently
aware by virtue of direct knowledge and will make specific inquiries where so warranted or specifically
requested by 8 parly. Otherwise, this satisfies the disclosure requirements of Ethics Standard 9(b) and
constitutes a waiver of any further requirement to make specific inquiry of family members.
14. Does Master participate in social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn? (x)( )
If the Master marked this question, "Yes," it is possible that one of the lawyers or member of a law firm involved
in this matter is in some way connected to the Master through this professional networking application.
However, none of these contacts rises to the level of a prior business relationship that might cause a person
aware of the facts to reasonably entertain a doubt that the Master would be able to be impartial, unless otherwise
noted below.
This Disclosure Checklist and related mnterial are the coplvight'ed propenly of JAMS. They cannot be copied, reprinted or used in
whole or in part in any way wilhout irritten permission of JAMS. JAMS 2014. All rights reserved.
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15. Is the Master an owner panelist of JAMS? (x)( )
JAMS has more than 400 neutrals on its panel, and approximately one third of JAMS neutrals have an ownership
share in the company. Each owner holds one share and there are no outside shareholders. Owners are not privy
to information regarding the number of cases or revenue related to cases assigned to other panelists. No
shareholder's distribution exceeds O. I% of JAMS total revenue in a given year. Shareholders are not informed
about the extent to which their profit distribudons may be impacted by any particular client, lawyer or law firm
and shareholders do not receive credit for the creation or retention of customer relationships. Upon
commencement of this matter JAMS served on all parties a report listing the numbers of cases JAMS has
administered in the last five years involving any party, lawyer, or law firm in the present case.
If the Master has answered "les" to any of the above questions, except questions 11, 12, 13, or 15 the
Master witt explain below and/or see attached rider:
Question ¹: Exolanation:
On Linked rn.
This Disclosure Checklist and relateil material are the copyrighted property of'yAMS. They cannot he copied, reprinted or used in
whole or in part in any way without written permission of yAMS. yAMS 2014. All rights reserverL
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DeCarations of Master:
Haviug beeu uomiuated or appoiuted as a Master, I have made a reasouable effort to inform myself of
any matters that could cause a person aware of the facts to reasonably entertaiu a doubt that as the
proposed Master I would be able to be impartiaL Iu additiou, I have disclosed all such matters to the
parties.
I practice iu association with JAMS. Each JAMS neutral, iucludiue me, has an econonuc interest iu the
overall financial success of JAMS. In addition, because of the nature and size of JAMS, the parties
should assume that one or more of the other neutrals wbo practice tvith JAMS bas participated in an
arbitration, mediatiou or other dispute resolution proceeding with the parties. counsel or iusin era iu this
case aud may do so in tbe future.
3. My responses to the questions above are true aud correct to the best of my knowledge.
4. Please note JAMS neutrals regularly engage iu speaking engagemeuts, CLEs. discussion groups and other
professional activities. and it is possible that a party, company, lawyer or law firm conuected with this
proceediug either attended, participated or was on the pan 4gig@~ter.
Date: 8/25/2022 l 4:14 PFI FDT signature ofMaster:
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Consent and Cet48Ttration of Master:
I conseut to serve as Referee/Special Master7Temporaty Judge iu this matter pursuant to the terms stated above. I
and
Date: 8/25/2022 l 4:14 PI4 PDV Signature of Master:
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certify that I aui axvare of and will comply with the applicable provisions of Canon 6 of the Code of Judicial Ethics
of Rules of Court 3.904, 3.924, 2.831 and CCP 8 170.1.
This Disclosure Clieehlisi and related maienal are Flic copyrighted property of'LdbfS. Tliey eannoi be copied, reprinted or used in
irhole or in pari iii any ieay»drhoiil wriiren permission o/'AMS. Cc J4MS 2014. All rig itrs resert ed.
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California General Disclosures 8 Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT616A)
Ranilidine Products Cases vs.
This report includes General Died osure of Client Activity. Case counts are provided for Arbiirations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and
other ADR. As required by the Calrfomia Ethics Standards, Arbitrabon, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years;
Mediation numbers are provided for the past 2 years. This Re poA also indudes the detail required for Medi ati one per Standard 7. (Required
additional case detail for Arbit rations, Mad-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdosure Report 8
(MKT016C). )
Panelist: Elizabeth D. LapoAe Reference ¹. 1100112218 sl25I2022
Defendant(s)
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceugicals, Inc.
Nc Address Lated
Relevant Cases heard with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuficals, Inc.
No Cases to Report
GlaxoSmlthKline
No Address Listed
Relevant Cases heard with GlaxoSmithKline
No Cases to Report
Grocery Outlet, Inc.
No Address listed
Relevant Cases heard viith Grocery Outlet, Inc.
No Cases to Report
Kaiser Permanente
No Address Listed
Relevant Cases heard with Kaiser Permanente
No Cases to Report
Pfizer Inc.
No Address Listed
Relevant Cases heard with Pfizer Inc.
No Cases to Report
Safeway, Inc.
No Address Listed
Relevant Cases heard wfih Safeway, Inc.
MediationslNeutral AnalvsisiOther
Mediation(s) - Open cases
The neutral pmcnces tn assomanon u tih Ja Ms Each Jd\tg neural, Inc led ng ths neumd In this cam has an economrc interest in the ovendl finatulal
success ofJdtus tn addirion, because of the natummulsire ofJdhir, the parties shordd assume rhtu one or mo e ofthe other neutrals irhopracuce «ith
Jd rfg'as parti clpnied tn an arb to ation, medtarion or orher dup are resolution proc eaanz n I th the pames, counsel or i nsurers in this case and map do so
m thefanon
".ldmm(s) dss rgned ro dnot ter Neutral" mcludes cases w Imre the maner «m movmt m a dtffermu neutraL
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California General Disclosures 8 Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT016A)
Ranitidine Products Cases vs.
This report indudes General Disdosure of Chant Activity Case counts are provided for Arbiuations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and
other ADR. As required by the California Ethics Standards, Arbitrabon, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years,
Mediation numbers are promded for the past 2 years. This Report also indudes the detail required for Mediabons per Standard 7. (Required
additional case detail for Aititrations, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdosure Repori B
(MKT016C). )
Panelist: Elizabeth D. Laporie Reference ¹: 1100112218 8/25/2022
Private Party vs. The Vons Companies and Safeway, Inc. (JAM S Reference No. 1100113916)
Representative Name Representative Firm Partv/Parbes Represented
Matthew J. Matem, Esq. Matem Law Group, PC Private Party & Private Party & Private Party &
Private Party
Mikael H. Stable, Esq. Matern Law Group, PC Private Party 8 Private Party & Private Party &
Private Parly
Joan B. Tucker Fife, Esq. Winston & Stravm, LLP Safeway, Inc. & Vons Companies, Inc.
Tristan R. Kirk, Esq. Winston 8 Strawn, LLP Safeway, Inc & Vons Companies, Inc.
Susan B. Mclnemey, Esq. Winston & Strawn, LLP Safeway, Inc & Vons Companies, Inc.
Delis R. Khalili, Esq Matern Law Group, PC Private Party 8 Private Party & Private Party &
Private Party
Sanofi US Services, Inc.
No Address Listed
Relevant Cases heard with Sanofi US Services, Inc.
No Cases to Report
Yons Companies, Inc.
No Address Listed
Relevant Cases heard with Vons Companies, Inc.
MediationstNeutral AnalvsistOther
. Mediation(s) - Open cases
Private Party vs. The Vons Companies and Safeway, Inc. (JAMS Reference No. 1100113916)
Representative Name Representative Firm Partv/Parties Represented
Mauhew J. Matem, Esq Matern Law Group, PC Private Party & Private Party & Private Party &
Private Party
Mikael H. Stable, Esq. Matem Law Group, PC Private Party & Private Party & Private Party 8
Privale Parly
Joan B. Tucker Fife, Esq. Winston & Strawn, LLP Safeway, Inc. & Vons Companies, Inc.
Tristan R. Kirk, Esq. Winston & Strawn, LLP Safeway, Inc. & Vons Companies, Inc
Susan B. Mcinemey, Esq. Winston 8 Strawn, LLP Safeway, Inc & Vons Companies, Inc.
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ofJdtug. Ju cddmcu, because of//w nurvrs cud siss ofJs tft rhspmum shcvld ussvmc shur one or crore ofrhs usher neutrals who proc/sec with
Jd tfg has pmv/c/pcrmd rc an arbitration, mcd'rcr/cu or crhrr dtrpsrs rcsolunon pmc vedi rig with Ne pmvrtm, counsel cr rnsvrcrs ru this case cvd may dc sc
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'hfmrcrfs/ assigned to 8 reihsr hcvirol" /m ludss cases whew the moner ii as moved rc u ditfsrvm ccv/rul
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California General Disclosures & Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT016A)
Ranitidine Products Cases vs.
This report includes General Disdosure of Client Activity. Case counts are provided for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and
other ADR. As required by the Cahfomia Ethics Standards, Arbrtrauon, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years;
Mediation numbers are provided for the past 2 years. This Report also indudes the detail required for Mediations per Standard T. (Requned
additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdosure Report 6
(MKT016C}. }
Panelist: Elizabeth D. Laporte Reference ¹: 1100112218 Sr26I2022
Matem Law Group, PC Private Party tt Pnvate Party & Pnvate Party 4
Pmrate Party
The nmnrnl proc trees rn assoc(ation mr rh Jdhfg Zech JAugnmund, inc iuchng rhe neutral rn rhrs case hns cn economic intcnrsr m rhs ovsrnilpnmrcrnt
succcrs ofJdhrg Jrr mhhrton because of rim nsrure and siss ofJghrg rhs pcrrrss s houklnssume rlicu mm or more of rhs other neutrals rsho prncucc rrirh
Jdug ho pnrrlclpurcd rn en arbitration msdlurrcn or orhsr dispute rssoiunon prcc nnirng v trh the pnrrrss, cmmrsl or mr ursrs ln thts cuss nnd mqr do so
ln rhs future
'rdrlltsrfr) Assigned tc dnoTher ¹Iurul" inc indus cases rrinrrs the snorter «nr Inomrf run dlgfsrnu no!urn(
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Cagfomla General Disclosures 6 Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT01 6A)
Rangdine Praducts Cases vs.
This report includes General Disdosure of Client Activity. Case counts are provided for Arbitratians, Court Reference Matters, Mediatians and
other ADR. As required by the California Ethics Standards, Artntrabon, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years;
Mediation numbers are provided for the past 2 years This Report also indudes the detail required for Mediations per Standard 7. (Required
additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Atte snd Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdasure Report 6
(MK7016C). )
Panelist: Elizabeth D. Laporte Reference ¹ 1100112218 $25/2022
Counsel for Defendant
E. Alex Beroukhim
Arnold fh Porter
77/ S. Figueraa St.
44th Floor
Las Angeles, CA 90017
Relevant Cases heard with E. Alex Beroukhim
No Cases to Report
Relevant Cases heard with Arnold 8 Porter
No Cases to Report
Tommy Huynh
Arnold 6 Porter
777 S. Figueroa St.
44th Floar
Las Angeles, CA 90017
Relevant Cases heard with Tommy Huynh
No Cases to Report
Naushan Noureddini
Dames fh Thomburg
2029 Century Park East
Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90067
tern
Relevant Cases heard with Noushan Noureddinl
No Cases to Report
Sarah E. Johnston
games th Thomburg
2029 Century Park East
Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90067
1 he neutrrd/oacncas tn associanon uuh Idh/6 Each J&4B neutral inc/edtng rhe neural in this case has an economrc mra asr in the os e at iftnanc ral
succms sfIA Sgg /n addirion, baccmsa of rhe nature and sue ofIAMl, the partiat should assume tluu one or nrore oft/re othe neutrals «ho pracrrce trrnh
Idhtg hat parnctpated m an arbitratron, med'iation or other dupme rarolunon proceeding «rg the pcatias, ctntnrd or trourers in this casa ard mar do so
tn the finura
'hrtmta(s/ Assrgnat ro Armther iveutral" includes cmas «here the matter momd to a differ ent naut al
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California General Disclosures th Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT616A)
Ranitidine Produds Cases vs.
This report includes General Disdosure of Client Activity. Case caunts are provided for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and
other ADR. As required by the California Ethics Standards, Arbttrabon, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years;
Mediation numbers are prowded far the past 2 years. This Report also indudes the detail required for Medtations per Standard 7. (Required
additional case detail for Arbitrattons, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are tnduded tn a separate report, JAMS Case Dtsdosure Report B
(MKT016C). )
Panelist Elizabeth D. Laporte Reference ¹ 1100112218 8/25/2022
Relevant Cases heard with Sarah E. Johnston
No Cases to Report
Relevant Cases heard with Barnes (t Thomburg
No Cases to Report
Allis Ozurovich
Dechert LLP
U S. Bank Tower
633 West 5th Street Suite 4900
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Relevant Cases heard with Allis Ozurovich
No Cases to Report
Ashley A. Flynn
Dechert LLP
1095 Avenue ofthe Amencas
New York, NY 10036-6797
Relevant Cases heard with Ashley A. Flynn
No Cases to Report
Craig J. Castiglia
Dechert LLP
2929 Arch St.
Cire Centre
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2808
Relevant Cases heard with Craig J. Castiglia
No Cases to Report
Emily L. t/an Tuyl
Dechert LLP
1095 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036-8797
The neutral prac neet in cutacratron with JAhiz Each JA ugneutra/ inc/ trthng rlur neurra/ in this casa hat an economrc interact in ke ore all/inane tat
taccett ofJA/dg Jn addition, hecaute ofthe nanue andsae ofJduq the parlim thotdd aitume tlutt one or more of rhe urger neatralt uhopracrice»ith
JAhtg hm parti clpared rn an arhiaalion mediation or other dltp rue retolunon prac eading « lrlr the partlet, counrel or rnturert in this cate and map do so
mrhefutu e.
"Mumm(t/ Assignat to Another Ãeurra/" includes cruet wlmre rhe umam um mured to a digeranr neutral
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California General Dhclosures 6 Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT016A)
Ranilidine Products Cases vs.
This report includes General Disdosure of Client Activity. Case counts are provided for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediabons and
other ADR. As required by the California Ethics Standards, Arbitration, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years;
Mediation numbers are provided for the past 2 years. This Report also indu des the detad required for Medi ati one per Standard 7. (Required
additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdosure Report B
(MKT016C). )
Panelist Eltrabeth D. Laporte Reference 6 1100112218 8/25I2022
Relevant Cases heard with Emily L. Van Tuyl
No Cases to Report
Jay L. Bhimani
Dechert LLP
U.S. Bank Tower
633 West 5th Street Suite 4900
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Relevant Cases heard with Jay L Bhimanl
No Cases to Report
Jonathan S. Tam
Dechert LLP
One Bush Street
Suite 1600
San Francisco, CA 94104
Relevant Cases heard with Jonathan S. Tam
No Cases to Report
Relevant Cases heard with Dechert LLP
No Cases to Report
Kimberly Branscome
Dechert LLP
LI.S. Bank Tower
633 West 5th Street Suite 4900
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Relevant Cases heard with Kimberly Branscome
No Cases to Report
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''shmw (s) Aut¹ned to Anorhar tymural" includes cases wlwre ttw matter was moved to a different nereral.
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DocuStgn Envelope ID: 2D653766-OB1F-4E2C-9CC5-47COF89C45EB
California General Disclosures 8, Mediation Disdosures - Report A {MKT016A)
Ranitidine Products Cases vs.
This report includes General Oisdosure of Client Activity. Case counts are provided for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and
other ADR As required by the Cahfomia Ethics Standards, Arbitration, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years;
Mediation numbers are provided for the past 2 years. This Report also indudes the detail required for Mediations per Standard 7. (Required
additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdosure Report 8
(MKT016C). )
Panelist. Bizsbeth D. Laporte Reference ¹: 1100112218 8/25/2022
Lindsay N. Zanello
Dechert LLP
1095 Avenue of the Americas
New York NY 10036-6797
Relevant Cases heard with Lindsay N. Zanello
No Cases to Report
Mars Cusker Gonzalez
Dechert LLP
1095 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036-6797
Relevant Cases heard with Mare Cusker Gonzalez
No Cases to Report
Mark S. Cheffo
Dechert LLP
1095 Avenue of the Amencas
New York, NY 10036-6797
Relevant Cases heard with Mark S. Cheffo
No Cases to Report
Mary H. Kim
Dechert LLP
One Bush Street
Suite 1600
San Francisco, CA 94104
Relevant Cases heard with Mary H. Kirn
No Cases to Report
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succats ofJdsdg /n achtrtion, hacame of rhe mnure mid site ofJA t/8 Ihepcettm should assume rluu one or mora ofrhe othe neutrals nho pracnce ntth
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lii tire future.
"ltfcma rs/ Auigned to Another tvmural" includes cases where the matter vas mosvd m a df/foram neutral
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DocuSign EnveloPe ID: 2D653766-061 F-4E2C-9CC5-47COF89C45EB
California General Disclosures 6 Mediation Disclosures -Report A (MKT016A}
Renitidine Products Cases vs.
This report includes General Disdosure of Client Activity. Case counts are prowded for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and
other ADR. As required by the California Ethics Standards, Arbitration, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years;
Mediation numbers are provided for the past 2 years. This Report also indudes the detail required for Mediations per Standard 7. (Required
additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disclosure Report B
(MKT016C} }
Panelist: Elizabeth D. Leporte Reference fk 1100112218 8/25/2022
Rachel G. Weatherly
Dechert LLP
LLS. Bank Tower
633 West 5th Street Suite 4900
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Relevant Cases heard with Rachel G. Weatherfy
No Cases to Report
John C. McCarron
Downey Brand LLP
621 Cefdot Mall
18th Boor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Relevant Cases heard with John C. McCarron
No Cases to Report
Sophia B. Castillo
Downey Brand LLP
455 Market St.
Suite 1420
San Frandsco, CA 94105
Relevant Cases heard with Sophia B. Castillo
No Cases to Report
Relevant Cases heard with Downey Brand LLP
No Cases to Report
Matthew J. Blaschke
King 8 Spalding
101 Second Street
Suite 2300
San Francisco, CA 94105
Relevant Cases heard with Matthew J. Blaschke
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8/25/2022 Page 8 of 17
DocuSign EnveloPe 10: 20653766-OB1F-4E2C-BCC5-47COF89C45EB
California General Disclosures 8 Mediagion Disclosures - Report A (MKT016A)
Ranilidine Products Cases vs.
This report includes General Disclosure of Client Activity. Case counts are provided for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and
other ADR. As required by the California Ethics Standards, Arbitrason, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided far the last 5 years;
Mediabon numbers are provided for the past 2 years. This Report also in dudes the detail required for Media tin ns per Standard 7. (Required
additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Arbs and Couri Reference cases are induded in a separate repori, JAMS Case Disdosure Report B
(MKT016C) )
Panelist. Eluabeth D. Laporte Reference ¹. 1100112218 8/25/2022
No Cases to Report
Relevant Cases heard with King & Spalding
li/lediations'iNeutral Analvsis(Other
ldediagion(s) - Closed cases
Private Party vs. Ripple Labs, Inc. (JAMS Reference No. 1100112546)
Representative Name Representative Firm Pertv/Parbes Represented
Vanessa O. Scary, Esq. RED Law Private Party
Jeanne A. Fugata, Esq. King & Spalding Ripple Labs, Inc.
Rachel T. Yeung King g. Spalding Ripple Labs, Inc.
Rachel Rubens
King & Spalding
50 California SL
Suite 3300
San Francisco, CA 9410
Relevant Cases heard with Rachel Rubens
No Cases to Report
Jennifer E. Pennington
Sheppard Mugin Richter & Hampton LLP
333 S. Hope St.
43rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Relevant Cases heard with Jennifer E. Pennington
No Cases to Report
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success ofdrcsdg /n mbhnon, becmrse of the nature and sue ofJd Ml, the partm shouM ossume thtu one or more of i he orher nmarais who pracnce w trh
Jdtdg has participated r'n an arburanon median on or other abpute raioletion praceaang with the portim, counsel or inr urn s in this case and mco do so
in the funoe.
"
"hsma /sj rtmigned to another Nmnral inclrtdes cases where Ae matter n m moved m a digerem neutral
8/25/2022 Page 9 of 17
DocuSlgn EnveloPe ID: 2D653766-081 5-4E2C-QCC5-47CDF69C45EB
California General Disclosures & Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT016A)
Rangrdine Products Cases vs.
This report includes General Drsdosure of Client Actinty. Case counts are provided for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and
other ADR. As required by the Cahfomia Ethics Standards, Arbitraten, Med-Arb, and Courl Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years;
Mediation numbers are provrded for the past 2 years. This Report also indudes the detari required for Mediations per Standard 7. (Required
additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdosure Report B
(MKT016C). )
Panelist. Elizabeth D. Laporte Reference ¹: 1100112218 8/25/2022
Robert J. Guite
Sheppard Blullin Richter 8 Hampton LLP
Four Embarcadero Center
17th Floor
San Frandsco, CA 94111
Relevant Cases heard with Robert J. Guite
No Cases to Report
Relevant Cases heard with Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Arbitration
.Arbitration(s) - Closed cases
Court Reference
.Court Reference(s) - Closed cases
-Court Reference(s) - Open cases
Mediations'iNeutral AnalvsisiOther
MediaBon(s) - Closed cases
limely Inventions, LLC vs. Private Party (JAMS Reference No. 1100109444)
Representative Name Representative Finn Party/Parties Represented
Michael S. LeBoff, Esq. Klsin & Wgson Timely Inventions, LLC
Charles F. Barker, Esq. Sheppard Mulkn Richter & Hampton LLP Sheppard Mullin R
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Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.) JAMS Two Embarcadero Center Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94111 Tel: 415-774-2615 Fax: 415-982-5287 4 REFEREE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF Alameda County 10 Ranitidine Products Cases (JCCP 5150), CASE NO: JCCP 5150 12 JAMS REF ¹: 1100112218 13 14 16 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF 16 Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.) 1S 19 20 21 In accordance with the requirements of California Rules of Court 3.904, 3.924, CCP 22 Ii170.1, Canon 6 of the Code of Judicial Ethics and California Rules of Court Ethics Standards, please find attached a supplemental disclosure in the above referenced matter which reflects the 24 addition of Michael Kuzmich of Boutin Jones, Inc. representing Kniesel Auto Collision Center; 25 Andie B. Carden,Esq., and Ashton B. Smith, Esq.of the Moore Law Group; Mark S. Cheffo, 26 Esq., Ashley A. Flynn, Esq., Rachel G. Weatherly, Esq., Lindsay N. Zanello, Esq., Mary H. Kim, Esq., Jay L. Bhimani, Esq., Allie Ozurovich, Esq., Emily L. Van Tuyl, Esq. and Craig J. Castiglia, Esq., of Dechert LLP; Lisa M. Rice, Esq., Ingrid K. Campagne, Esq., and Katie A. 1 Stricklin, Esq. of WFMB, LLP; Robert J. Guite, Esq. and Jennifer E. Pennington, Esq., of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, representing Kaiser Pennanente; Adam M. Foster, 4 Esq., Helen E. Tokar, Esq. and Harrison E. James, Esq. of Bamn, Hedlund, Aristel; Jennifer S. 5 Hill, Esq., Thomas J. Sheehan, Esq., and Michelle M. Fujimoto, Esq. of Shook, Hardy &. Bacon, 6 LLP; and Sophia B. Castillo, Esq., and John C. McCarron, Esq. representing Grocery Outlet, 8 Inc.; and Sarah E. Johnson, Esq. and Noushan Noureddini, Esq. from Barnes & Thornburg .representing Safeway, Inc., Safeway Health, Inc. and Vous Companies, Inc. to the case. 10 Based on my own knowledge as well as a good faith search of records available to me 11 and JAMS personnel and, further based on the information supplied concerning the names of 12 13 the parties and their counsel, the attached report indicates any prior or pending proceedings within the required timeframe wherein I have acted as temporary iudge, referee, arbitrator, niediator, or settlement facilitator involving the parties, counsel or counsel's firms. The 16 attached report was prepared by a JAMS associate and reviewed by me. Nothing in this report 17 would, in my opinion, prohibit me fiom impartially serving in this case. 18 19 If you should have any questions or wish to discuss my qualifications to act in this case, 80 please contact Scott Schreiber at 415-774-2615 who will arrange for a conference call. 21 I remind you that any objection to my appointment should be put in writing, filed with 22 the court, and served upon all parties and me. 23 24 Dated: August 26, 2022 25 26 Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.) 27 REFEREE/TEMPORARY JUDGE/SPECIAL 28 MASTER DocuSign Envelope ID: 2D653766-061F-4E2C-9CC5-47COF89C45ES OfjAlj),s ~ DISCLOSURE CHECKLIST FOR CALIFORftIA COURT REFERENCE MATIXRS Disclosure Checklist pursuant to: Case Title: Ranitidine Products Cases ~ CCP 8 170.1 Case: JCCP 5150 JAMS Ref. rk 1100112218 Panelist Name: Hon. Elizabeth D. Laporte (Ret.) ~ Rules of Ct. 3.904, 3.924; 2.831 ~ Canon 6 of the Code of Judicial Ethics Checklist supplements disclosure reports 16A & 16C The term 'Master's used to refer to Special Master, Discovery Referee and Temporary Judge. Master is serving or within preceding 24 months bas served: (A) As a neutral Master in another hearing involving a party to the current hearing or lawyer for a party? (x)() (B) As a party-appointed Master in another hearing for either a party to the current hearing or lawyer for a party? ( ) (x) (C) As a neutral Master in another hearing in which the Master was selected by a person serving as a party-appointed Master in the current hearing? ( ) (x) Master has any sigtuScant personal relationship with a party, attorney, or law finn in tbe instant case. ()(x) Master has any significant professional relationship with a party, attorney, or law firm in the instant case, including the number and nature of any other proceedings in the past ( ) (x) 24 months in which the master has been privately compensated by a party, attorney, law firm, or insurance company in the instant case for any service, including, but not limited to, service as an attorney, expert witness, or consultant or as a judge, referee, arbitrator, mediator, settlement facilitator, or other alternative dispute resolution neutral. (A) If the Master is serving or has served in such capacity, Master must disclose: (i) the names of the parties in each prior or pending case and, where applicable, the name of the attorney in the current hearing who is involved in the pending case, who was involved in the prior case, or whose current associate is involved in the pending case or was involved in the prior case; (ii) the dispute resolution neutral capacity (mediator, referee, etc.) in which the Master is serving or served in tbe case; and (iii) in each such case in which the Master rendered a decision as a temporary judge or referee, tbe date of the decision, the prevailing party, tbe amount of monetary damages awarded, if any, and the names of the parties'ttorneys. This information is set forth in the attached Disclosure Reports. For contldentialtty reasons, JAMS does not disclose the names of the parties in prior or pending mediations who are not parties in the current matter. This Disclosure Checklist and 1 elated material are the copyrtgbted propert of JAMS. They cannot be copied, reprinted or used in whole or in part in any way without written permission of JAVIS. Ge JAMS 2014. All rights resen ed. Pape 1 ofs DocnSicn EnveloPe ID: 20653166061F-4E2G-9GG5-41COF89C45E8 4. Master has or has had an attorney-client relationship with a party or lawyer for a party to the current hearing, including: An officer, a director, or nustee of a party is or, within the preceding 2 years, was (A) a client of the Master in the Master's private practice of law or a client of a lawyer with ( ) (x) whom the Master is or was associated in the private practice of law? (B) In any other proceeding involving the same issues, the Master gave advice to a party or a lawyer in the hearing concerning any matter involved in the bearing ()(x) (C) The Master served as a lawyer for or as an officer of a public agency which is a party and personally advised or in any way represented the public agency concerning the factual or legal issues in the hearing. ( ) (x) Master or member of Master's Immediate Family has 8 Financial Interest in a party? The term "Financial Interest" according to Calif. Code of Civil Procedure h 170.5 means ownership of ( ) (x) more than a 1% legal or equitable interest in a party, or a legal or equitable interest in a party of a fair market value in excess of $ 1,500, or a relationship as director, advisor or other active participant in the affairs of a party except as follows: (1) Ownership in a mutual or common investment fund that holds securities is not a "financial interest" in those securities unless the judge participates in the management of the fund. (2) An office in an educational, religious, charitable, &aternal, or civic organization is not a "financial interest" in securities held by the organization. (3) The proprietary interest of a policyholder in a mutual insurance company, or a depositor in a mutual savings association, or a similar proprietary interest, is a "financial interest" in the organization only if the outcome of the proceeding could substantially affect the value of the interest. Master or member of Master's Immediate Family has a financial interest in the subject matter of the hearintrt ( ) (x) Master or member of Master's Immediate Family has an interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the hearing? ( ) (x) Is the Master a member of an organization that practices invidious discrimination on the basis of 8. race, sex, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation? ( ) (x) Membership in a religious organization, officia military organization of the United States, or a nonprofit youth organization need not be disclosed unless it would interfere with the Master's proper conduct of the proceeding or would cause a person aware of the fact to reasonably entertain a doubt concerning the Master's ability to act impartially. This Disclosure Checklist and related material are the copyrighted proper(p of JAMS. They cannot he copied, reprinted or used in whole or in part in any way without written permissioti of JAMS. @ JAMS 2014. All rights reservetk Paxa 2 of 5 DccuSlgn Envelope ID: 2D653766-OUI F-4E2C OCC5-41COF89C45E8 9. Is there any other matter that: (A) Might cause a person aware of the facts to reasonably entertain a doubt that the Master would be able to be impartial? ( )(x) (B) Leads the proposed Master to believe there is a substantial doubt as to his or her capacity to be impartial, including, but not limited to, bias or prejudice toward a party, lawyer, or law thm in the hearing? ( )(x) (C) Otherwise leads the Master to believe that the Master's disqualification will further the interests of justice7 ( )(x) Are there any constraints on the Master's availability known to the Master that will interfere 10. »4th the Master's ability to commence or complete the hearing in a timely manner? ( )(x) Will the Master entertain offers of employment or new professional relationships in any capacity other than as a lawyer, expert witness, or consultant hom a party, lawyer in the hearing, or lawyer or ( x ) ( law finn that is currently associated in the private practice of law with a lawyer in the hearing while the hearing is pending, including offers to serve as a dispute resolution neutral in another case? 12. Does the Master have any current arrangement with a party concerning prospective employment or other compensated service as a dispute resolution neutral or is he or she participating in or, within the (x)( ) last t»xt years, has he or she participated in discussions regarding such prospective employment or service with a parly7 The Master is a full-time dispute resolution neutral, working exclusively through JAMS. You can assume that over the past two (2) years, the neutral or JAMS has been contacted by one or more of the attorneys in this case regarding prospective employment on another matter which may or may not have resulted in the Master's selection. 13. Has the Master sought information about relationships or other matters involving the Master' Immediate Family, Extended Family living in the Master's household, and former spouse? (x)( ) Unless otherwise disclosed below, the Master has made a general inquiry of his or family members about their potential connection to matters that may be handled by tbe Master. Those family members have indicated they do not intend to provide the Master with specific information or answer specific inquiries. The Master will advise the parties of any connections of which the Master is independently aware by virtue of direct knowledge and will make specific inquiries where so warranted or specifically requested by 8 parly. Otherwise, this satisfies the disclosure requirements of Ethics Standard 9(b) and constitutes a waiver of any further requirement to make specific inquiry of family members. 14. Does Master participate in social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn? (x)( ) If the Master marked this question, "Yes," it is possible that one of the lawyers or member of a law firm involved in this matter is in some way connected to the Master through this professional networking application. However, none of these contacts rises to the level of a prior business relationship that might cause a person aware of the facts to reasonably entertain a doubt that the Master would be able to be impartial, unless otherwise noted below. This Disclosure Checklist and related mnterial are the coplvight'ed propenly of JAMS. They cannot be copied, reprinted or used in whole or in part in any way wilhout irritten permission of JAMS. JAMS 2014. All rights reserved. pages of 5 Docusiuo Envelope iD: 2D668f66-UBtF-4E2c-secs-41coF89cesE8 15. Is the Master an owner panelist of JAMS? (x)( ) JAMS has more than 400 neutrals on its panel, and approximately one third of JAMS neutrals have an ownership share in the company. Each owner holds one share and there are no outside shareholders. Owners are not privy to information regarding the number of cases or revenue related to cases assigned to other panelists. No shareholder's distribution exceeds O. I% of JAMS total revenue in a given year. Shareholders are not informed about the extent to which their profit distribudons may be impacted by any particular client, lawyer or law firm and shareholders do not receive credit for the creation or retention of customer relationships. Upon commencement of this matter JAMS served on all parties a report listing the numbers of cases JAMS has administered in the last five years involving any party, lawyer, or law firm in the present case. If the Master has answered "les" to any of the above questions, except questions 11, 12, 13, or 15 the Master witt explain below and/or see attached rider: Question ¹: Exolanation: On Linked rn. This Disclosure Checklist and relateil material are the copyrighted property of'yAMS. They cannot he copied, reprinted or used in whole or in part in any way without written permission of yAMS. yAMS 2014. All rights reserverL page 4 oiS DocuSlgn Envelope ID. 2D653 166-08 I F-4 E2C-9CC5-47COF89C45E8 DeCarations of Master: Haviug beeu uomiuated or appoiuted as a Master, I have made a reasouable effort to inform myself of any matters that could cause a person aware of the facts to reasonably entertaiu a doubt that as the proposed Master I would be able to be impartiaL Iu additiou, I have disclosed all such matters to the parties. I practice iu association with JAMS. Each JAMS neutral, iucludiue me, has an econonuc interest iu the overall financial success of JAMS. In addition, because of the nature and size of JAMS, the parties should assume that one or more of the other neutrals wbo practice tvith JAMS bas participated in an arbitration, mediatiou or other dispute resolution proceeding with the parties. counsel or iusin era iu this case aud may do so in tbe future. 3. My responses to the questions above are true aud correct to the best of my knowledge. 4. Please note JAMS neutrals regularly engage iu speaking engagemeuts, CLEs. discussion groups and other professional activities. and it is possible that a party, company, lawyer or law firm conuected with this proceediug either attended, participated or was on the pan 4gig@~ter. Date: 8/25/2022 l 4:14 PFI FDT signature ofMaster: a mM)~ AOF8FO34676248A . Consent and Cet48Ttration of Master: I conseut to serve as Referee/Special Master7Temporaty Judge iu this matter pursuant to the terms stated above. I and Date: 8/25/2022 l 4:14 PI4 PDV Signature of Master: F8.m~M) + /AOF6FO34676248A... ~ certify that I aui axvare of and will comply with the applicable provisions of Canon 6 of the Code of Judicial Ethics of Rules of Court 3.904, 3.924, 2.831 and CCP 8 170.1. This Disclosure Clieehlisi and related maienal are Flic copyrighted property of'LdbfS. Tliey eannoi be copied, reprinted or used in irhole or in pari iii any ieay»drhoiil wriiren permission o/'AMS. Cc J4MS 2014. All rig itrs resert ed. pape 5 of 5 DocuStgn Envelope ID: 2D653766-081 F-4EZC-9CC5-47COF89C45ES California General Disclosures 8 Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT616A) Ranilidine Products Cases vs. This report includes General Died osure of Client Activity. Case counts are provided for Arbiirations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and other ADR. As required by the Calrfomia Ethics Standards, Arbitrabon, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years; Mediation numbers are provided for the past 2 years. This Re poA also indudes the detail required for Medi ati one per Standard 7. (Required additional case detail for Arbit rations, Mad-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdosure Report 8 (MKT016C). ) Panelist: Elizabeth D. LapoAe Reference ¹. 1100112218 sl25I2022 Defendant(s) Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceugicals, Inc. Nc Address Lated Relevant Cases heard with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuficals, Inc. No Cases to Report GlaxoSmlthKline No Address Listed Relevant Cases heard with GlaxoSmithKline No Cases to Report Grocery Outlet, Inc. No Address listed Relevant Cases heard viith Grocery Outlet, Inc. No Cases to Report Kaiser Permanente No Address Listed Relevant Cases heard with Kaiser Permanente No Cases to Report Pfizer Inc. No Address Listed Relevant Cases heard with Pfizer Inc. No Cases to Report Safeway, Inc. No Address Listed Relevant Cases heard wfih Safeway, Inc. MediationslNeutral AnalvsisiOther Mediation(s) - Open cases The neutral pmcnces tn assomanon u tih Ja Ms Each Jd\tg neural, Inc led ng ths neumd In this cam has an economrc interest in the ovendl finatulal success ofJdtus tn addirion, because of the natummulsire ofJdhir, the parties shordd assume rhtu one or mo e ofthe other neutrals irhopracuce «ith Jd rfg'as parti clpnied tn an arb to ation, medtarion or orher dup are resolution proc eaanz n I th the pames, counsel or i nsurers in this case and map do so m thefanon ".ldmm(s) dss rgned ro dnot ter Neutral" mcludes cases w Imre the maner «m movmt m a dtffermu neutraL 8/25/2022 Page 1 of 17 DocuSign Envelope ID: 2D653766-DBI F-4E2C-BCC5-47coFBgc45ES California General Disclosures 8 Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT016A) Ranitidine Products Cases vs. This report indudes General Disdosure of Chant Activity Case counts are provided for Arbiuations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and other ADR. As required by the California Ethics Standards, Arbitrabon, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years, Mediation numbers are promded for the past 2 years. This Report also indudes the detail required for Mediabons per Standard 7. (Required additional case detail for Aititrations, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdosure Repori B (MKT016C). ) Panelist: Elizabeth D. Laporie Reference ¹: 1100112218 8/25/2022 Private Party vs. The Vons Companies and Safeway, Inc. (JAM S Reference No. 1100113916) Representative Name Representative Firm Partv/Parbes Represented Matthew J. Matem, Esq. Matem Law Group, PC Private Party & Private Party & Private Party & Private Party Mikael H. Stable, Esq. Matern Law Group, PC Private Party 8 Private Party & Private Party & Private Parly Joan B. Tucker Fife, Esq. Winston & Stravm, LLP Safeway, Inc. & Vons Companies, Inc. Tristan R. Kirk, Esq. Winston 8 Strawn, LLP Safeway, Inc & Vons Companies, Inc. Susan B. Mclnemey, Esq. Winston & Strawn, LLP Safeway, Inc & Vons Companies, Inc. Delis R. Khalili, Esq Matern Law Group, PC Private Party 8 Private Party & Private Party & Private Party Sanofi US Services, Inc. No Address Listed Relevant Cases heard with Sanofi US Services, Inc. No Cases to Report Yons Companies, Inc. No Address Listed Relevant Cases heard with Vons Companies, Inc. MediationstNeutral AnalvsistOther . Mediation(s) - Open cases Private Party vs. The Vons Companies and Safeway, Inc. (JAMS Reference No. 1100113916) Representative Name Representative Firm Partv/Parties Represented Mauhew J. Matem, Esq Matern Law Group, PC Private Party & Private Party & Private Party & Private Party Mikael H. Stable, Esq. Matem Law Group, PC Private Party & Private Party & Private Party 8 Privale Parly Joan B. Tucker Fife, Esq. Winston & Strawn, LLP Safeway, Inc. & Vons Companies, Inc. Tristan R. Kirk, Esq. Winston & Strawn, LLP Safeway, Inc. & Vons Companies, Inc Susan B. Mcinemey, Esq. Winston 8 Strawn, LLP Safeway, Inc & Vons Companies, Inc. fiwccc/m'vcccss I'hs nm/rol pmc aces in association wish Jd &i Each Jctfgnmcrui, ruclvrhug rhs vcvoul rw ihrs cum hos an scoccmic in/crust rn rhc ccu u/I ofJdtug. Ju cddmcu, because of//w nurvrs cud siss ofJs tft rhspmum shcvld ussvmc shur one or crore ofrhs usher neutrals who proc/sec with Jd tfg has pmv/c/pcrmd rc an arbitration, mcd'rcr/cu or crhrr dtrpsrs rcsolunon pmc vedi rig with Ne pmvrtm, counsel cr rnsvrcrs ru this case cvd may dc sc rnrhcfvrws 'hfmrcrfs/ assigned to 8 reihsr hcvirol" /m ludss cases whew the moner ii as moved rc u ditfsrvm ccv/rul 8/25/2022 Page 2 of 17 DocuStgn Envelope(D: 2Db53766-081F-4E2C-9CC5-47CDFSQC45ES California General Disclosures & Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT016A) Ranitidine Products Cases vs. This report includes General Disdosure of Client Activity. Case counts are provided for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and other ADR. As required by the Cahfomia Ethics Standards, Arbrtrauon, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years; Mediation numbers are provided for the past 2 years. This Report also indudes the detail required for Mediations per Standard T. (Requned additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdosure Report 6 (MKT016C}. } Panelist: Elizabeth D. Laporte Reference ¹: 1100112218 Sr26I2022 Matem Law Group, PC Private Party tt Pnvate Party & Pnvate Party 4 Pmrate Party The nmnrnl proc trees rn assoc(ation mr rh Jdhfg Zech JAugnmund, inc iuchng rhe neutral rn rhrs case hns cn economic intcnrsr m rhs ovsrnilpnmrcrnt succcrs ofJdhrg Jrr mhhrton because of rim nsrure and siss ofJghrg rhs pcrrrss s houklnssume rlicu mm or more of rhs other neutrals rsho prncucc rrirh Jdug ho pnrrlclpurcd rn en arbitration msdlurrcn or orhsr dispute rssoiunon prcc nnirng v trh the pnrrrss, cmmrsl or mr ursrs ln thts cuss nnd mqr do so ln rhs future 'rdrlltsrfr) Assigned tc dnoTher ¹Iurul" inc indus cases rrinrrs the snorter «nr Inomrf run dlgfsrnu no!urn( 6(25/2022 Page 3 of 17 Docustgn Envelope ID: 2D653766-661F-462C-9CC5-47COF89C45E8 Cagfomla General Disclosures 6 Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT01 6A) Rangdine Praducts Cases vs. This report includes General Disdosure of Client Activity. Case counts are provided for Arbitratians, Court Reference Matters, Mediatians and other ADR. As required by the California Ethics Standards, Artntrabon, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years; Mediation numbers are provided for the past 2 years This Report also indudes the detail required for Mediations per Standard 7. (Required additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Atte snd Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdasure Report 6 (MK7016C). ) Panelist: Elizabeth D. Laporte Reference ¹ 1100112218 $25/2022 Counsel for Defendant E. Alex Beroukhim Arnold fh Porter 77/ S. Figueraa St. 44th Floor Las Angeles, CA 90017 Relevant Cases heard with E. Alex Beroukhim No Cases to Report Relevant Cases heard with Arnold 8 Porter No Cases to Report Tommy Huynh Arnold 6 Porter 777 S. Figueroa St. 44th Floar Las Angeles, CA 90017 Relevant Cases heard with Tommy Huynh No Cases to Report Naushan Noureddini Dames fh Thomburg 2029 Century Park East Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90067 tern Relevant Cases heard with Noushan Noureddinl No Cases to Report Sarah E. Johnston games th Thomburg 2029 Century Park East Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90067 1 he neutrrd/oacncas tn associanon uuh Idh/6 Each J&4B neutral inc/edtng rhe neural in this case has an economrc mra asr in the os e at iftnanc ral succms sfIA Sgg /n addirion, baccmsa of rhe nature and sue ofIAMl, the partiat should assume tluu one or nrore oft/re othe neutrals «ho pracrrce trrnh Idhtg hat parnctpated m an arbitratron, med'iation or other dupme rarolunon proceeding «rg the pcatias, ctntnrd or trourers in this casa ard mar do so tn the finura 'hrtmta(s/ Assrgnat ro Armther iveutral" includes cmas «here the matter momd to a differ ent naut al 8/25/2022 Page 4 af 17 Docustgn Envelope 10: 2(/553766-OBt 5-4E2c-BCC5-47coFSSc45EB California General Disclosures th Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT616A) Ranitidine Produds Cases vs. This report includes General Disdosure of Client Activity. Case caunts are provided for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and other ADR. As required by the California Ethics Standards, Arbttrabon, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years; Mediation numbers are prowded far the past 2 years. This Report also indudes the detail required for Medtations per Standard 7. (Required additional case detail for Arbitrattons, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are tnduded tn a separate report, JAMS Case Dtsdosure Report B (MKT016C). ) Panelist Elizabeth D. Laporte Reference ¹ 1100112218 8/25/2022 Relevant Cases heard with Sarah E. Johnston No Cases to Report Relevant Cases heard with Barnes (t Thomburg No Cases to Report Allis Ozurovich Dechert LLP U S. Bank Tower 633 West 5th Street Suite 4900 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Relevant Cases heard with Allis Ozurovich No Cases to Report Ashley A. Flynn Dechert LLP 1095 Avenue ofthe Amencas New York, NY 10036-6797 Relevant Cases heard with Ashley A. Flynn No Cases to Report Craig J. Castiglia Dechert LLP 2929 Arch St. Cire Centre Philadelphia, PA 19104-2808 Relevant Cases heard with Craig J. Castiglia No Cases to Report Emily L. t/an Tuyl Dechert LLP 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-8797 The neutral prac neet in cutacratron with JAhiz Each JA ugneutra/ inc/ trthng rlur neurra/ in this casa hat an economrc interact in ke ore all/inane tat taccett ofJA/dg Jn addition, hecaute ofthe nanue andsae ofJduq the parlim thotdd aitume tlutt one or more of rhe urger neatralt uhopracrice»ith JAhtg hm parti clpared rn an arhiaalion mediation or other dltp rue retolunon prac eading « lrlr the partlet, counrel or rnturert in this cate and map do so mrhefutu e. "Mumm(t/ Assignat to Another Ãeurra/" includes cruet wlmre rhe umam um mured to a digeranr neutral 8/25/2022 Page 5 of 17 Docustgn Envelope ID- 2D653766-OB( F-4t2c-BCCS-47CDFSBC45EB California General Dhclosures 6 Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT016A) Ranilidine Products Cases vs. This report includes General Disdosure of Client Activity. Case counts are provided for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediabons and other ADR. As required by the California Ethics Standards, Arbitration, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years; Mediation numbers are provided for the past 2 years. This Report also indu des the detad required for Medi ati one per Standard 7. (Required additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdosure Report B (MKT016C). ) Panelist Eltrabeth D. Laporte Reference 6 1100112218 8/25I2022 Relevant Cases heard with Emily L. Van Tuyl No Cases to Report Jay L. Bhimani Dechert LLP U.S. Bank Tower 633 West 5th Street Suite 4900 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Relevant Cases heard with Jay L Bhimanl No Cases to Report Jonathan S. Tam Dechert LLP One Bush Street Suite 1600 San Francisco, CA 94104 Relevant Cases heard with Jonathan S. Tam No Cases to Report Relevant Cases heard with Dechert LLP No Cases to Report Kimberly Branscome Dechert LLP LI.S. Bank Tower 633 West 5th Street Suite 4900 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Relevant Cases heard with Kimberly Branscome No Cases to Report yhe muwa! prac aces in assoctanon u tth ELM domi JA by neulral inchtthny rhe sauna l in thrs cme, has au economic interest in the oierallfinancial success ofJAhty In addition. dm ause of the nanna mtd sue ofJAAIS, the pa net should asstone thar one or more ofthe orher nmurals w lio preen ca irirh JA¹ty hm parti cipared in an ark itnsnmr, mediation or orher abintie resolution proceedtn¹n itlr the pcottes, crnuuel or im urers m this case and mm do so tn the fittura ''shmw (s) Aut¹ned to Anorhar tymural" includes cases wlwre ttw matter was moved to a different nereral. 8/25/2022 Page 6 of 17 DocuStgn Envelope ID: 2D653766-OB1F-4E2C-9CC5-47COF89C45EB California General Disclosures 8, Mediation Disdosures - Report A {MKT016A) Ranitidine Products Cases vs. This report includes General Oisdosure of Client Activity. Case counts are provided for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and other ADR As required by the Cahfomia Ethics Standards, Arbitration, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years; Mediation numbers are provided for the past 2 years. This Report also indudes the detail required for Mediations per Standard 7. (Required additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdosure Report 8 (MKT016C). ) Panelist. Bizsbeth D. Laporte Reference ¹: 1100112218 8/25/2022 Lindsay N. Zanello Dechert LLP 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10036-6797 Relevant Cases heard with Lindsay N. Zanello No Cases to Report Mars Cusker Gonzalez Dechert LLP 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 Relevant Cases heard with Mare Cusker Gonzalez No Cases to Report Mark S. Cheffo Dechert LLP 1095 Avenue of the Amencas New York, NY 10036-6797 Relevant Cases heard with Mark S. Cheffo No Cases to Report Mary H. Kim Dechert LLP One Bush Street Suite 1600 San Francisco, CA 94104 Relevant Cases heard with Mary H. Kirn No Cases to Report The rmutral pracuces in association n Iih JAhty Each JA.rig neutral, tnctvding ihe nerand in this case has mt economic interest in Ihe onrralttlnmrctal succats ofJdsdg /n achtrtion, hacame of rhe mnure mid site ofJA t/8 Ihepcettm should assume rluu one or mora ofrhe othe neutrals nho pracnce ntth JA ttg has pm ticipated in mr mhitratton, mmhation or othe dispute resohdton proceeding with the parties, counsel or tniure s In thts case mtd mm do so lii tire future. "ltfcma rs/ Auigned to Another tvmural" includes cases where the matter vas mosvd m a df/foram neutral 8/25/2022 Page 7 of 17 DocuSign EnveloPe ID: 2D653766-061 F-4E2C-9CC5-47COF89C45EB California General Disclosures 6 Mediation Disclosures -Report A (MKT016A} Renitidine Products Cases vs. This report includes General Disdosure of Client Activity. Case counts are prowded for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and other ADR. As required by the California Ethics Standards, Arbitration, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years; Mediation numbers are provided for the past 2 years. This Report also indudes the detail required for Mediations per Standard 7. (Required additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disclosure Report B (MKT016C} } Panelist: Elizabeth D. Leporte Reference fk 1100112218 8/25/2022 Rachel G. Weatherly Dechert LLP LLS. Bank Tower 633 West 5th Street Suite 4900 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Relevant Cases heard with Rachel G. Weatherfy No Cases to Report John C. McCarron Downey Brand LLP 621 Cefdot Mall 18th Boor Sacramento, CA 95814 Relevant Cases heard with John C. McCarron No Cases to Report Sophia B. Castillo Downey Brand LLP 455 Market St. Suite 1420 San Frandsco, CA 94105 Relevant Cases heard with Sophia B. Castillo No Cases to Report Relevant Cases heard with Downey Brand LLP No Cases to Report Matthew J. Blaschke King 8 Spalding 101 Second Street Suite 2300 San Francisco, CA 94105 Relevant Cases heard with Matthew J. Blaschke nah JA rfs Boch A&fly neutra/, inrludrng ihe neunul in this care, hac an economic inrenui in i/a cue«a//finarcra/ The neuiral pracri ceo in airoci arian ofJAids In addition, becaur e of/he nuure and size ofJA/en the partiei should assume rhai one or more of the oiher nadr a le »ho pra ence i rfrh succor s JAh/8 hai participared m an arbilrarion med'la/ion or orher dripure rarohcnon proceectnr «i Ih ine parties, corned or Inc ureri in ihii casa and mqr do co in che furore. "hdanWs) Accrsned ro A no//mr/venial" inc/ader cases» here the mailer» m mmwl io a chyferam n mara i 8/25/2022 Page 8 of 17 DocuSign EnveloPe 10: 20653766-OB1F-4E2C-BCC5-47COF89C45EB California General Disclosures 8 Mediagion Disclosures - Report A (MKT016A) Ranilidine Products Cases vs. This report includes General Disclosure of Client Activity. Case counts are provided for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and other ADR. As required by the California Ethics Standards, Arbitrason, Med-Arb, and Court Reference numbers are provided far the last 5 years; Mediabon numbers are provided for the past 2 years. This Report also in dudes the detail required for Media tin ns per Standard 7. (Required additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Arbs and Couri Reference cases are induded in a separate repori, JAMS Case Disdosure Report B (MKT016C) ) Panelist. Eluabeth D. Laporte Reference ¹. 1100112218 8/25/2022 No Cases to Report Relevant Cases heard with King & Spalding li/lediations'iNeutral Analvsis(Other ldediagion(s) - Closed cases Private Party vs. Ripple Labs, Inc. (JAMS Reference No. 1100112546) Representative Name Representative Firm Pertv/Parbes Represented Vanessa O. Scary, Esq. RED Law Private Party Jeanne A. Fugata, Esq. King & Spalding Ripple Labs, Inc. Rachel T. Yeung King g. Spalding Ripple Labs, Inc. Rachel Rubens King & Spalding 50 California SL Suite 3300 San Francisco, CA 9410 Relevant Cases heard with Rachel Rubens No Cases to Report Jennifer E. Pennington Sheppard Mugin Richter & Hampton LLP 333 S. Hope St. 43rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 Relevant Cases heard with Jennifer E. Pennington No Cases to Report The neutral pracnces in association w irh Idbgi gaclr Id ttg nmttral inchrdtng the neutral in this case has an economrc tnrerart in the ave ol/ financial success ofdrcsdg /n mbhnon, becmrse of the nature and sue ofJd Ml, the partm shouM ossume thtu one or more of i he orher nmarais who pracnce w trh Jdtdg has participated r'n an arburanon median on or other abpute raioletion praceaang with the portim, counsel or inr urn s in this case and mco do so in the funoe. " "hsma /sj rtmigned to another Nmnral inclrtdes cases where Ae matter n m moved m a digerem neutral 8/25/2022 Page 9 of 17 DocuSlgn EnveloPe ID: 2D653766-081 5-4E2C-QCC5-47CDF69C45EB California General Disclosures & Mediation Disclosures - Report A (MKT016A) Rangrdine Products Cases vs. This report includes General Drsdosure of Client Actinty. Case counts are provided for Arbitrations, Court Reference Matters, Mediations and other ADR. As required by the Cahfomia Ethics Standards, Arbitraten, Med-Arb, and Courl Reference numbers are provided for the last 5 years; Mediation numbers are provrded for the past 2 years. This Report also indudes the detari required for Mediations per Standard 7. (Required additional case detail for Arbitrations, Med-Arbs and Court Reference cases are induded in a separate report, JAMS Case Disdosure Report B (MKT016C). ) Panelist. Elizabeth D. Laporte Reference ¹: 1100112218 8/25/2022 Robert J. Guite Sheppard Blullin Richter 8 Hampton LLP Four Embarcadero Center 17th Floor San Frandsco, CA 94111 Relevant Cases heard with Robert J. Guite No Cases to Report Relevant Cases heard with Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Arbitration .Arbitration(s) - Closed cases Court Reference .Court Reference(s) - Closed cases -Court Reference(s) - Open cases Mediations'iNeutral AnalvsisiOther MediaBon(s) - Closed cases limely Inventions, LLC vs. Private Party (JAMS Reference No. 1100109444) Representative Name Representative Finn Party/Parties Represented Michael S. LeBoff, Esq. Klsin & Wgson Timely Inventions, LLC Charles F. Barker, Esq. Sheppard Mulkn Richter & Hampton LLP Sheppard Mullin R