David. B. Ritter’s application to be admitted as counsel pro hac vice for Defendant Mayekawa USA Inc. is GRANTED.

On June 29, 2017, Plaintiff Rafael Ruano (“Plaintiff) brought the instant discrimination suit for against her former employer Defendant Mayekawa USA Inc. (“Defendant”). The case is set for trial on July 27, 2020.

On October 31, 2018, David. B. Ritter filed the instant application to appear as counsel pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant. No opposition was submitted.

Discussion

CRC Rule 9.40 provides that an attorney in good standing in another jurisdiction may apply to appear pro hac vice in this State by way of written application upon due notice to all interested parties, as well as service on the State Bar in San Francisco with payment of a $50.00 fee, so long as that attorney is not a resident of California, does not work in California and does not perform regular or substantial business, professional or other activities in the State.

The written application must pr