HomeMy WebLinkAbout20081212Decision Memo.pdfDECISION MEMORANDUM 1
DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER KEMPTON
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: SCOTT WOODBURY
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2007
SUBJECT: CASE NO. PAC-E-08-07 (PacifiCorp)
MOTION FOR LIMITED ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE
On December 9, 2008, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power caused to be filed with
the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) a Motion for the Limited Admission of Daniel
E. Solander, Esq. in Case No. PAC-E-08-07 (reference Idaho Bar Commission Rule 222; IPUC
Rules of Procedure 19 and 43.05). The local Idaho counsel filing the Motion is John R. Hammond,
Jr., Fisher Pusch & Alderman, LLP, U S Bank Plaza, Fifth Floor, 101 South Capitol Boulevard, PO
Box 1308, Boise, Idaho 83701.
Daniel E. Solander certifies that he is an active member in good standing with the Bar of
the State of Utah and that he maintains a regular practice of law at Rocky Mountain Power, 201
South Main Street, Suite 2300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. Mr. Solander further certifies that he is
not a resident of the State of Idaho or licensed to practice in Idaho and that he has not previously
sought admission under IBCR 222.
Both Mr. Solander and local counsel, Mr. Hammond, certify that a copy of the Motion,
accompanied by a $200 fee, has been provided to the Idaho State Bar.
Mr. Hammond acknowledges that as local counsel, his attendance shall be required at all
proceedings before the Commission in which Mr. Solander appears, unless specifically excused by
the Commission. In this regard, John R. Hammond, Jr. respectfully requests that the Commission
excuse him from having to appear during Commission proceedings in the above captioned matter
unless needed by Rocky Mountain Power.
DECISION MEMORANDUM 2
COMMISSION DECISION
A Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice has been filed with the Commission in
PacifiCorp rate case, PAC-E-08-07, by local counsel, John R. Hammond, Jr., on behalf of Daniel E.
Solander. Mr. Hammond recommends that he be excused from further proceedings unless his
attendance is required by Rocky Mountain Power. Staff counsel recommends that the filed Motion
be granted. Does the Commission without further procedure or notice find it reasonable to grant the
Motion authorizing Daniel E. Solander, Esq. to represent PacifiCorp in the Company’s rate case and
to excuse the attendance of John R. Hammond, Jr., Esq. in all related proceedings?
Scott Woodbury
Deputy Attorney General
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