Sequoia Capital Operations, LLC v. Sequoia Capital LLC
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No. SA CV 24-1396 FMO (PDx) Date September 3, 2024 Title Sequoia Capital Operations, LLC v. Sequoia Capital LLC
Present: The Honorable Fernando M. Olguin, United States District Judge Vanessa Figueroa None None Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorney Present for Plaintiff(s): Attorney Present for Defendant(s): None Present None Present Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order Re: Striking Stipulation and Order to Show Cause The court has reviewed the Stipulation to Extend Time to Respond to Initial Complaint (Dkt. 18, “Stipulation”), by which the parties stipulate to extend the time for defendant to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint. (See id. at 2). The Stipulation is signed by David Liao (“Liao”) on behalf of defendant Sequoia Capital LLC. (See id. at 3). However, Liao, a non- attorney, may not file any papers or appear on behalf of an entity defendant. It is well-settled that corporations and other business entities cannot appear pro se in federal court; they must be represented by licensed counsel. See…