Correspondence between Douglas Sisk (Clerk) and Counsel for Appellees Re: Alexander v. Riga

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October 7, 1999

Timothy P. O'Brien, Esq.
Caroline Mitchell, Eq.
(Thomas M. Hardiman, Esq.
(Joseph P. McHugh, Esq.
Rebecca K. Troth, Esq. (Fyi)
Charles S. Ralston, Esq. (Fyi)

Re: Ronald Alexander; et al., Appellants v. Joseph Riga; et al.
Nos. 98-3597/3622

Dear Counsel:

The Court has directed me to advise you that counsel in the above-entitled case is scheduled on the merits on 
Monday, October 18,1999, will be allotted 15 minutes oral argument time for each side, pursuant to 3rd Cir. LAR 
34.1(a). Court will convene at 2:00 p.m. and argument in this matter is scheduled in Courtroom #4. (6th Floor, 
U.S. Post Office & Courthouse, 700 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA.) Counsel who will present oral argument 
should register with the Court Crier in the courtroom at least 30 minutes prior to the time when court is scheduled
to convene.

Pursuant to IOP Chapter 2, you are hereby advised that your appeal will be argued before the following panel: 
SLOVITER, MANSMANN and ROTH, Circuit Judges.

Very truly yours,
P. DOUGLAS SISK, Clerk

Carol L. Gillin, Calendaring Clerk 
Direct Dial: 597-3130

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ATTORNEYS AT LAW

August 16, 1999

P. Douglas Sisk, Clerk 
United States Court of Appeals 

for the Third Circuit 
21400 U .S. Courthouse 
601 Market Street 
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Re: Alexander, et al. v. Riga
No. 98-3597: 98-3622

Dear Mr. Sisk:

Please accept for filing the enclosed original and nine copies of the Reply Brief of 
Cross Appellants in the above-captioned matter.

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Enclosures

cc: Caroline Mitchell, Esquire (w/encs.)
Timothy P. O’Brien, Esquire (w/encs.) 
Charles Stephen Ralston, Esquire (w/encs.) 
Rebecca K. Troth, Esquire (w/encs.)

Sincere!

Joseph P. McHugh



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August 31, 1999

Lynn Caswell
United States Court of Appeals 

for the Third Circuit 
21400 U.S. Courthouse 
601 Market Street 
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Re: Alexander, et al. v. Riga
No. 98-3597: 98-3622

Dear Ms. Caswell:

My colleague Thomas Hardiman and I are counsel to Appellees/Cross Appellants 
Joseph and Maria Riga. Please be advised that effective September 1, 1999, and September 
7, 1999, respectively, Mr. Hardiman and I will join the firm of Reed Smith Shaw & McClay 
LLP. Our new address and phone and fax numbers will be as follows:

Thomas M. Hardiman, Esq. 
Joseph P. McHugh, Esq.
Reed Smith Shaw & McClay LLP 
435 Sixth Avenue 
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 
Ph: 412-288-3131 
Fax: 412-288-3063

We will continue to represent the Rigas in this matter. Thank you.

McHugh

JPM:kw

cc: Caroline Mitchell, Esquire
Timothy P. O’Brien, Esquire 
Charles Stephen Ralston, Esquire 
Rebecca K. Troth, Esquire

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORAL ARGUMENT IN THE THIRD CIRCUIT

A. Registration of Counsel Prior to Oral Argument

1. Before court is in session, counsel shall register with the court crier for the designated courtroom.

B. Substitution of Counsel

I. Counsel shall give the Clerk’s Office at least 24 hours notice for substitute counsel arguing before the Court. Substitute 
counsel must be a member of the bar of the Third Circuit and file an appearance before arguing.

2. Emergency substitutions of counsel may be made on the morning of oral argument by advising the court crier or the
Clerk’s Office. Substitute counsel on an emergency basis must be a member of the Third Circuit Bar, or request pro hac vice 
admission from the panel of the Court. An appearance form must be completed and submitted to the court crier or the Clerk’s 
office.

C. Oral Argument Procedures

1. At the outset of argument, counsel shall state for the record:
a. His or her name;
b. The party represented; and
c. The amount of rebuttal time reserved (for appellant or cross appellant)

2. Argument Time
a. Green light (main argument) is displayed for 80% of counsel’s argument time.
b. Amber light (summation) is displayed for remaining 20% of counsel’s argument time.
c. Red light is displayed at the conclusion of allotted argument time.
d. Rebuttal time is subtracted from counsel’s main argument time.

3. Counsel arguing for multiple parties on each side shall inform the Clerk’s Office of the following (see form below):
a. The order of argument for each counsel and party
b. The division of time for each counsel and party

ORAL ARGUMENT INFORMATION FOR MULTIPLE PARTIES 

Fax the following informtion to Carol Gillin at (215) 597-2643.

Counsel for Appellant(s) or Petitioner(s) in order of argument and division of allotted time: 

Name and Order of Counsel Arguing Docket Number(s) Division of Time

2.______________ _____________________________________________  __________________________ ____________________________

3.________________________________  ______________ _______________

Counsel for Appellee(s) or Respondent(s) in order of argument and division of allotted time: 

Name and Order of Counsel Arguing Docket Number(s) Division of Time

1._______________________________________ _________________  ___________________

2 . ____________________________________________  __________________________  ____________________________

3. __________________________  ______________ _______________



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August 20. 1999

Timothy P. O'Brien, Esq.
Caroline Mitchell. Esq.
(Thomas M. Hardiman. Esq.
(Joseph P. McHugh, Esq.
Rebecca K. Troth. Esq. (Fvi)
Charles S. Ralston. Esq. (Fyi)

Re: Ronald Alexander; et al., Appellants v. Joseph Riga; et al.
Nos. 98-3597/3622

Dear Counsel:

The above-entitled case(s) has/have been listed on the merits on Monday, October 18, 1999, in 
PHILADELPHIA, PA. It may become necessary for the panel to move this case to another day within the 
week of October 18. 1999. Counsel will be notified if such a change occurs.

The panel will determine whether there will be oral argument and if so. the amount of time allocated 
therefor. (See Third Circuit Internal Operating Procedures. Chapter 2.1.) No later than one (1) week prior to 
the disposition date you will be advised whether oral argument will be required, the amount of time allocated 
by the panel, and the specific date on which argument will be scheduled.

Kindly acknowledge receipt hereof, within seven (7) days, on the enclosed copy of this letter and 
advise the name of the attorney who will present oral argument. In addition, please indicate whether or not 
s/he is a member of the bar of this Court. Membership is not necessary if counsel represents a U.S. 
government agency or officer thereof or if  the party is appearing pro se. If the attorney is not a member of 
the bar of this Court, an application for admission will be forwarded, which should be completed and 
returned to this office without delay.

Very truly yours,
P. pOUGLAS SISK, Clerk

Receipt acknowledged

By: Carol L. Gillin, Calendaring Clerk, 
- Direct Dial: 597-3130

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Name of attorney arguing: / J o t  u /aoa
Representing Appellant/Petkioner ( ), Appellee/Respondent( ), Intervenor ( ). Amicus

Member of Bar: Yes