Judge Angel M. Bermudez: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 156364 (December 1991)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

Overview

The Hon. Angel M. Bermudez (Ret.) was a judge for the Riverside County Superior Court in California[1]. Bermudez was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in May 2007, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. B.J. Bjork[2]. He retired in 2025, becoming a mediator, arbitrator, and neutral evaluator with JAMS[3][4].

While on the bench, Bermudez's assignments included family law, limited civil, unlawful detainers, criminal trials, and drug court. He also spent nine years in a complex civil litigation department that handled unlimited civil matters such as product liability, catastrophic personal injury, business and commercial disputes, contract claims, professional negligence, and real property cases[1]. His judicial service also included directing the Judicial Extern Program from 2010 to 2025 and serving as a seminar leader at the Witkin Judicial College in 2011 and 2012[1]. From 2011 to 2014, Bermudez taught trial practice at California Southern Law School, and from 2021 to 2025 he instructed in the Temecula Legal Scholars Program[1].

Educational background

Bermudez earned a B.A. in English literature, American literature, and American history from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1988. At the University of San Diego School of Law, he completed a J.D. in 1991. His law-school experience included mock trial work, and he later served as coach of the national mock trial team. He was admitted to the State Bar of California (December 1991).

Career history

After graduating from law school, Bermudez began his legal career as a deputy district attorney with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office (1991 to 2002). During that tenure, he was assigned to the Homicide Unit. In 2002, he opened Bermudez & Kotkin (2002 to 2003). During the interval between his two tenures with the District Attorney's Office, he also served as city attorney for Indio and the Indio Water Authority[1]. Following that period, Bermudez returned to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office in 2003 and rose to senior deputy district attorney, specializing in white-collar crime[1].

In 2000, he received the Riverside County District Attorney's Office Outstanding Achievement Award[1]. In 2005, the office named him Prosecutor of the Year[1]. That same year, the California State Assembly honored him by resolution for service to Riverside County[1]. His professional activities also included founding the Southwest American Inn of Court and serving as its president from 2011 to 2025[5]. The Southwest Bar Association presented him with its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022[1]. In November 2025, the Inn of Court chapter was renamed in his honor[5].

Personal life

Raised as the son of Cuban immigrants, Bermudez was told by a kindergarten teacher that he would never master English pronunciation[6]. Outside professional settings, he painted in his free time.

Bermudez is registered as a Republican[7].

References

[1] JAMS profile
[2] MetNews — Judicial Appointment (May 25, 2007)
[3] Governor of California Press Release (September 18, 2025)
[4] JAMS News Release (October 2025)
[5] JAMS News Release (November 2025)
[6] UCLA Alumni — Class Note
[7] Ballotpedia — Angel M. Bermudez

Recent Rulings by Hon. Angel M. Bermudez

  • Sep 02, 2021 Riverside County

    The court’s tentative ruling on this matter is incomplete. The parties may either submit on the pleadings and the court’s ruling will thereafter issue or the parties may request oral argument for this hearing to underscore their pleadings.

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  • Sep 01, 2021 Riverside County

    See 2.

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  • Sep 01, 2021 Riverside County

    The Unopposed Motion is GRANTED. However, a more reasonable order of attorneys’ fees on the case is $133,000.00. The court has handled countless similar matters. The attorneys’ fees prayed for in this matter are more than double that which are routinely sought. There are some reasons for the substantial fe...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Riverside County

    The Motion is DENIED.

    Over two sessions, nine hours of deposition time transpired. The deposing party had more than enough time to ask questions pertaining to injuries of the present slip and fall and the past slip and fall. Rather, the deposing party spent four hours on topics not related to disco...

  • Aug 30, 2021 Riverside County

    See 2.

    ...

  • Aug 26, 2021 Riverside County

    The Motion is GRANTED. Sanctions against Defendant of $2000.00 plus costs are awarded and due within 30 days (The hourly rate sought is high for the nature of the matter and this legal community. Additionally, this assumes no further time will be spent on the matter.)

    Sanctions are imposed because ...

  • Aug 25, 2021 Riverside County

    The Motion is DENIED for the same reasons as 2 above and the court’s prior ruling on the MSJ heard on May 4, 2021.

    ...

  • Aug 24, 2021 Riverside County

    The Motions are continued to October 7, 2021. The Motions are continued to allow the parties to have an earnest go at meeting and conferring. Moving party is to submit a declaration explaining the good faith efforts to meet and confer no less than 10 days prior to the continued hearing date.

    ...

  • Aug 23, 2021 Riverside County

    The Matter is continued to October 6, 2021. The Matter is Continued to Modify the Notice and the Proposed Order. The Court has provided guidance to the parties and they must meet and confer. The court’s guidance should be sufficient to allow a genuine meet and confer to reach a resolution. Other than the e...

  • Aug 23, 2021 Riverside County

    The Demurrer is SUSTAINED for failure to state sufficient facts to the causes of action. Leave to Amend of 20 days is GRANTED. In brief, because plaintiff’s allegations regarding his standing to bring the action are inconsistent with Exhibit 3 attached to his complaint. (See Corp. Code, § 800(b)(1) [shareh...

  • Aug 19, 2021 Riverside County

    The Motion is GRANTED and Defendant is ordered to respond further without objection but subject to the protective order. Sanctions are denied as Defendant’s trade secret objection had merit.

    ...

  • Aug 18, 2021 Riverside County

    The Motion is DENIED without Prejudice.

    Although the evidence submitted by Moving Defendant shows that he entered into a valid and binding settlement with Plaintiffs/ Cross-defendants as reflected by their Mutual General Release and Waiver of Costs executed on January 15 and 16, 2020 (“Settlement A...

  • Aug 17, 2021 Riverside County

    Costs are awarded except for meals. The service costs are high in this matter but reasonable in light of the endless obstructions placed by defendant. Accordingly, costs are awarded as submitted but reduced by $1097.43.

    Attorney’s Fees are awarded in the more reasonable amount of $60,750.00. The mo...

  • Aug 16, 2021 Riverside County

    The Motion is GRANTED. The proposed order is acceptable.

    ...

  • Aug 12, 2021 Riverside County

    The Motion is DENIED in that there is no default or order striking the First Amended Complaint entered.

    ...

  • Aug 11, 2021 Riverside County

    See 1.

    ...

  • Aug 10, 2021 Riverside County

    From the opposition filed July 28, 2021, it appears to the court that the matter has been resolved through the cordiality of counsel. The matter will be continued to September 9, 2021, so that counsel can meet and confer as to the accuracy of the court’s conclusion.

    ...

  • Aug 05, 2021 Riverside County

    The unopposed Motion is GRANTED. The FAC is to be filed within 10 days.

    ...

  • Aug 04, 2021 Riverside County

    The Motion is DENIED because there are no new or different facts, circumstances, or law as required under Code of Civil Procedure section 1008.

    The court finds there was no oral motion under Code of Civil Procedure section 170.6 prior to the hearing on 6/9/21, because no “oral statement under oath”...

  • Jul 28, 2021 Riverside County

    The unopposed motion is GRANTED. The attached Amended Complaint signed June 17, 2021, is ORDERED filed.

    ...

  • Jul 27, 2021 Riverside County

    The Motion is DENIED. The Defendant had already appeared in this action when the First Amended Complaint was served on him, and hence issuance of a new summons was not required.

    Defendant’s argument that service of FAC was ineffective because he was not served with a new summons, and service by mai...

  • Jul 26, 2021 Riverside County

    Hearing required.

    ...

  • Jul 21, 2021 Riverside County

    The Motion is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Additionally, the Motion set for 7-22-21 to Confirm the Arbitration Award is continued to 9-20-21.

    In the interim to the continuance, the parties should provide the name and phone number of the LASC judge to this court’s courtroom assistant so that the partie...

  • Jul 20, 2021 Riverside County

    The Motion is GRANTED pursuant to CCP section 473(b) but DENIED under CCP 473.5. Responsive Pleading is due in 10 days.

    Analysis:

    The Motion was timely filed within the six-month time limit and is supported by an attorney declaration, explaining that she “inadvertently” did not file an answ...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Angel M. Bermudez

On April 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Riverside County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 22, 2025

On April 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Riverside County, CA

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Apr 22, 2025

On April 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Riverside County, CA

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 22, 2025

On April 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Apr 18, 2025

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 22, 2025

On April 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Apr 18, 2025

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Riverside County, CA

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Civil

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Structured Settlement

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Apr 22, 2025

On April 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Riverside County, CA

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Labor and Employment

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Wrongful Termination

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May 27, 2025

On April 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Commercial

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Apr 22, 2025

On April 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Apr 10, 2025

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Closed

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Riverside County, CA

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Civil

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Civil Rights

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Oct 12, 2025

On April 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Riverside County, CA

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 15, 2025

On April 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Apr 10, 2025

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Riverside County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 15, 2025

On April 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Creditor

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Collections

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Apr 15, 2025

On April 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Apr 10, 2025

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Superior

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Riverside County, CA

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 15, 2025

On April 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

1 File
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Apr 10, 2025

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Superior

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Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

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Apr 15, 2025

On April 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

1 File
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Apr 09, 2025

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Closed

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Superior

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Riverside County, CA

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Labor and Employment

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General Employment

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Oct 13, 2025

On April 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Apr 09, 2025

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Superior

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Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 12, 2025

On April 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

1 File
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Apr 09, 2025

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Superior

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Riverside County, CA

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 15, 2025

On April 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

1 File
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Apr 09, 2025

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Superior

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Riverside County, CA

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Civil

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Structured Settlement

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Apr 10, 2025

On April 9, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Apr 09, 2025

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Riverside County, CA

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 15, 2025

On April 8, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Apr 08, 2025

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Superior

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Riverside County, CA

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Apr 10, 2025

On April 7, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Apr 07, 2025

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Stayed

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Superior

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Riverside County, CA

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 14, 2025

On April 4, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

1 File
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Apr 04, 2025

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Active

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Superior

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Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

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Apr 10, 2025

On April 3, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

1 File
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Apr 03, 2025

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Active

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Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Apr 10, 2025

On April 2, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

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Apr 02, 2025

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Active

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Hon. Angel M. Bermudez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Angel M. Bermudez

Court

Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Structured Settlement

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Apr 10, 2025

On April 2, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Riverside County. Judge Angel M. Bermudez presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2025

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Angel M. Bermudez Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Angel M. Bermudez

Court

Superior

County

Riverside County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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