Case 2:18-cv-02217-SJO-FFM Document 49 Filed 04/20/18 Page 1 of 1 Page ID #:934

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No.

CV 18-02217 SJO (FFMx)

Title

Stephanie Clifford v. Donald J. Trump et al

Present: The
Honorable

Date

April 20, 2018

JAMES OTERO, Judge presiding

Victor Cruz

Not Present

Deputy Clerk

Court Reporter

Tape No.

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:

Attorneys Present for Defendants:

Michael J. Avenatti
Ahmed Ibrahim

Charles J. Harder
Ryan J. Stonerock
Steven Frackman
Brent H. Blakely

Proceedings:

Joint EX PARTE APPLICATION to Stay Case filed by Defendants
Michael Cohen, Essential Consultants, LLC. [ECF No. 38]

Hearing held.
The Court reviews the procedural history.
Counsel present argument.
The Court Orders that counsel for Defendant Cohen shall file a declaration from Mr. Cohen stating
whether he intends to assert his Fifth Amendment rights and when he realized that his Fifth
Amendment rights would be implicated. This declaration shall be filed by Wednesday, April 25,
2018; Plaintiff shall file a response by Thursday, April 26, 2018.
The Court is going to look at whether there's less drastic means or measures that could be imposed
here other than a stay.
Additionally, the Court is also going to consider whether the second count can be severed from the
first amended complaint and whether the Court can go forward on that matter alone.
The matter stands submitted.

:
Initials of Preparer

CV-90 (06/04)

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

1/19

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