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Legal motion (unopposed motion to admit counsel pro hac vice), declaration, and certificate of good standing
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This document is an unopposed motion filed on October 24, 2019, in the Southern District of New York by attorney Andrew S. Buzin. The motion seeks the admission of Florida attorney Laura J. Starr *pro hac vice* to represent the Plaintiff, Jane Doe 17, in her lawsuit against the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein and associated entities. The filing includes Starr's declaration, a certificate of good standing from the Florida Supreme Court, and a proposed order. Defense counsel Bennet Moskowitz stated that the Defendants do not oppose the motion.
People (9)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jane Doe 17 | Plaintiff |
Plaintiff in the lawsuit against the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
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| Andrew S. Buzin | Attorney |
Attorney for Plaintiff (Buzin Law, P.C.) moving to admit Laura J. Starr.
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| Laura J. Starr | Attorney |
Florida attorney (Weisman, Brodie, Starr & Margolies, P.A.) seeking admission Pro Hac Vice to represent Plaintiff.
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| Darren K. Indyke | Defendant |
Joint Personal Representative of the Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein.
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| Richard D. Kahn | Defendant |
Joint Personal Representative of the Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein.
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| Bennet Moskowitz | Attorney |
Counsel for Defendants (Troutman Sanders LLP) who stated they do not oppose the motion.
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| Jeffrey E. Epstein | Deceased |
His estate is the primary defendant in the lawsuit.
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| Christy Brady Janssen | Notary Public |
Notarized Laura J. Starr's affidavit in Florida.
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| John A. Tomasino | Clerk of Court |
Clerk of the Supreme Court of Florida, certified Laura Starr's good standing.
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Organizations (16)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| United States District Court Southern District of New York |
Venue where the case is filed.
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| The Estate of Jeffrey E. Epstein |
Primary defendant entity.
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| Nine East 71st Street Corporation |
Corporate entity associated with Epstein.
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| Laurel, Inc. |
Corporate entity associated with Epstein.
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| Financial Trust Company, Inc. |
Corporate entity associated with Epstein.
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| NES, LLC |
Corporate entity associated with Epstein.
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| Maple, Inc. |
Corporate entity associated with Epstein.
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| LSJE, LLC |
Corporate entity associated with Epstein.
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| HBRK Associates, Inc. |
Corporate entity associated with Epstein.
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| Nautilus, Inc. |
Corporate entity associated with Epstein.
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| Cypress, Inc. |
Corporate entity associated with Epstein.
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| Jege, Inc. |
Corporate entity associated with Epstein.
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| Buzin Law, P.C. |
Firm representing the Plaintiff (Andrew Buzin).
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| Weisman, Brodie, Starr & Margolies, P.A. |
Firm of the attorney seeking admission (Laura Starr).
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| Troutman Sanders LLP |
Firm representing the Defendants.
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| Supreme Court of Florida |
Issued Certificate of Good Standing for Laura Starr.
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Timeline (3 events)
2019-10-16
Notarization of Laura J. Starr's affidavit.
Palm Beach County, Florida
2019-10-24
Filing of Unopposed Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice.
US District Court SDNY
Locations (5)
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Location of US District Court and Buzin Law P.C.
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Location of Weisman, Brodie, Starr & Margolies, P.A.
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Location where the affidavit was notarized.
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Location of the Supreme Court of Florida.
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Address of Troutman Sanders LLP.
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Relationships (3)
Buzin is moving to admit Starr to work on the same case for the same client.
Starr seeking admission to appear as counsel for Plaintiff Jane Doe 17.
Moskowitz is identified as counsel for Defendants, including Indyke.
Key Quotes (4)
"Defendants do not oppose this Motion."Source
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"I have never been convicted of a felony."Source
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"I have never been censured, suspended, disbarred or denied admission or readmission by any court."Source
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"Laura Jane Starr was admitted as an attorney and counselor entitled to practice law in all the Courts of the State of Florida on July 20, 2001"Source
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
CASE NO. 19-cv-9610
JANE DOE 17,
CASE NO. 19-cv-9610
JANE DOE 17,
Plaintiff,
v.
DARREN K. INDYKE AND
RICHARD D. KAHN, AS JOINT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN,
NINE EAST 71st STREET CORPORATION,
LAUREL, INC., FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY,
INC., NES, LLC, MAPLE, INC., LSJE, LLC,
HBRK ASSOCIATES, INC., NAUTILUS, INC.,
CYPRESS, INC. and JEGE, INC.
v.
DARREN K. INDYKE AND
RICHARD D. KAHN, AS JOINT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN,
NINE EAST 71st STREET CORPORATION,
LAUREL, INC., FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY,
INC., NES, LLC, MAPLE, INC., LSJE, LLC,
HBRK ASSOCIATES, INC., NAUTILUS, INC.,
CYPRESS, INC. and JEGE, INC.
Defendants.
______________________________________/
UNOPPOSED MOTION TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE
PURSUANT TO RULE 1.3(c) of the Local Rules of the United States District Courts for
the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, I, Andrew S. Buzin, a member in good standing
of the bar of this Court, hereby move for an Order allowing the admission pro hac vice of:
Laura J. Starr, Esq., FBN 0491888
1301 N. Federal Highway
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Telephone: (561) 588-9500
Facsimile: (561) 588-9500
Email: lstarr@yourfloridacounsel.com
Ms. Starr is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar. There are no pending
disciplinary proceedings against Ms. Starr in any State or Federal court.
I have consulted with counsel for Defendants, Bennet Moskowitz, Esq., of Troutman
Sanders LLP, who has advised that Defendants do not oppose this Motion.
______________________________________/
UNOPPOSED MOTION TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE
PURSUANT TO RULE 1.3(c) of the Local Rules of the United States District Courts for
the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, I, Andrew S. Buzin, a member in good standing
of the bar of this Court, hereby move for an Order allowing the admission pro hac vice of:
Laura J. Starr, Esq., FBN 0491888
1301 N. Federal Highway
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Telephone: (561) 588-9500
Facsimile: (561) 588-9500
Email: lstarr@yourfloridacounsel.com
Ms. Starr is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar. There are no pending
disciplinary proceedings against Ms. Starr in any State or Federal court.
I have consulted with counsel for Defendants, Bennet Moskowitz, Esq., of Troutman
Sanders LLP, who has advised that Defendants do not oppose this Motion.
Page 2 of 5
Dated: New York, New York
October 24, 2019
Respectfully Submitted,
By: /s/ Andrew S. Buzin
Andrew S. Buzin
BUZIN LAW, P.C.
111 Broadway, Suite 1204
New York, NY 10006
Tel: (646) 470-4878
Fax: (347) 736-9490
abuzin@buzinlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff, Jane Doe 17
Dated: New York, New York
October 24, 2019
Respectfully Submitted,
By: /s/ Andrew S. Buzin
Andrew S. Buzin
BUZIN LAW, P.C.
111 Broadway, Suite 1204
New York, NY 10006
Tel: (646) 470-4878
Fax: (347) 736-9490
abuzin@buzinlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff, Jane Doe 17
Page 3 of 5
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on October 24, 2019, I caused true and correct copies of the foregoing
Motion to Unopposed Motion To Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, Affidavit of Laura J. Starr, Esq.
in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice on
Written Motion to be served by electronic mail on defense counsel listed below:
Bennet J. Moskowitz
Troutman Sanders
875 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Direct: 212.704.6087
bennet.moskowitz@troutman.com
By: ANDREW S. BUZIN
abuzin@buzinlaw.com
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on October 24, 2019, I caused true and correct copies of the foregoing
Motion to Unopposed Motion To Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, Affidavit of Laura J. Starr, Esq.
in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, and Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice on
Written Motion to be served by electronic mail on defense counsel listed below:
Bennet J. Moskowitz
Troutman Sanders
875 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Direct: 212.704.6087
bennet.moskowitz@troutman.com
By: ANDREW S. BUZIN
abuzin@buzinlaw.com
Page 4 of 5
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
CASE NO. 19-cv-9610
JANE DOE 17,
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
CASE NO. 19-cv-9610
JANE DOE 17,
Plaintiff,
v.
DARREN K. INDYKE AND
RICHARD D. KAHN, AS JOINT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN,
NINE EAST 71st STREET CORPORATION,
LAUREL, INC., FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY,
INC., NES, LLC, MAPLE, INC., LSJE, LLC,
HBRK ASSOCIATES, INC., NAUTILUS, INC.,
CYPRESS, INC. and JEGE, INC.
Defendants.
______________________________________/
DECLARATION OF LAURA J. STARR, ESQ.
IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE
I, Laura J. Starr, Esq., declare under penalty of perjury as follows:
1. Pursuant to Rule 1.3 of the Local Rules of the United States Courts for the Southern
and Eastern Districts of New York, I hereby seek admission from this Court to practice Pro Hac
Vice to appear as counsel for Plaintiff JANE DOE 17 in the above-captioned action.
2. I am in good standing of the bar of the State of Florida and there are no pending
disciplinary proceedings against me in any state or federal court. I have never been convicted of a
felony. I have never been censured, suspended, disbarred or denied admission or readmission by
any court. I have attached the affidavit pursuant to Local Rule 1.3.
3. I have consulted with counsel for Defendants, Bennet Moskowitz, Esq., of
Troutman Sanders LLP, who has advised that Defendants do not oppose this Motion.
v.
DARREN K. INDYKE AND
RICHARD D. KAHN, AS JOINT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN,
NINE EAST 71st STREET CORPORATION,
LAUREL, INC., FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY,
INC., NES, LLC, MAPLE, INC., LSJE, LLC,
HBRK ASSOCIATES, INC., NAUTILUS, INC.,
CYPRESS, INC. and JEGE, INC.
Defendants.
______________________________________/
DECLARATION OF LAURA J. STARR, ESQ.
IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE
I, Laura J. Starr, Esq., declare under penalty of perjury as follows:
1. Pursuant to Rule 1.3 of the Local Rules of the United States Courts for the Southern
and Eastern Districts of New York, I hereby seek admission from this Court to practice Pro Hac
Vice to appear as counsel for Plaintiff JANE DOE 17 in the above-captioned action.
2. I am in good standing of the bar of the State of Florida and there are no pending
disciplinary proceedings against me in any state or federal court. I have never been convicted of a
felony. I have never been censured, suspended, disbarred or denied admission or readmission by
any court. I have attached the affidavit pursuant to Local Rule 1.3.
3. I have consulted with counsel for Defendants, Bennet Moskowitz, Esq., of
Troutman Sanders LLP, who has advised that Defendants do not oppose this Motion.
Page 5 of 5
Dated: Lake Worth, Florida
October 24, 2019
Respectfully submitted,
WEISMAN, BRODIE, STARR
& MARGOLIES, P.A.
/s/ Laura J. Starr
Laura J. Starr, Esq., FBN 0491888
1301 N. Federal Highway
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Telephone: (561) 588-9500
Facsimile: (561) 588-9500
Email: lstarr@yourfloridacounsel.com
Attorney for Plaintiff, Jane Doe 17
Dated: Lake Worth, Florida
October 24, 2019
Respectfully submitted,
WEISMAN, BRODIE, STARR
& MARGOLIES, P.A.
/s/ Laura J. Starr
Laura J. Starr, Esq., FBN 0491888
1301 N. Federal Highway
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Telephone: (561) 588-9500
Facsimile: (561) 588-9500
Email: lstarr@yourfloridacounsel.com
Attorney for Plaintiff, Jane Doe 17
Case 1:19-cv-09610-PAE-DCF Document 10 Filed 10/24/19 Page 6 of 9
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
CASE NO. ...
JANE DOE 17,
Plaintiff,
v.
DARREN K. INDYKE AND
RICHARD D. KAHN, AS JOINT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN,
NINE EAST 71st STREET CORPORATION,
LAUREL, INC., FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY,
INC., NES, LLC, MAPLE, INC., LSJE, LLC,
HBRK ASSOCIATES, INC., NAUTILUS, INC.,
CYPRESS, INC. and JEGE, INC.
Defendants.
__________________/
I, Laura J. Starr, hereby declare as follows:
1. I make this Affidavit in connection with my Motion for Admission Pro Hac
Vice in the above-captioned matter as co-counsel for Plaintiff, Jane Doe 17.
2. I am a partner with the law firm of Weisman, Brodie, Starr & Margolies, P.A.
3. I am a member of good standing of the bar of the state of Florida. (Exhibit A.)
4. I have never been convicted of a felony.
5. I have never been censured, suspended, disbarred or denied admission or
readmission by any court.
6. There are no pending disciplinary proceedings against me in any state or
Federal Court.
Page 1 of 2
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
CASE NO. ...
JANE DOE 17,
Plaintiff,
v.
DARREN K. INDYKE AND
RICHARD D. KAHN, AS JOINT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN,
NINE EAST 71st STREET CORPORATION,
LAUREL, INC., FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY,
INC., NES, LLC, MAPLE, INC., LSJE, LLC,
HBRK ASSOCIATES, INC., NAUTILUS, INC.,
CYPRESS, INC. and JEGE, INC.
Defendants.
__________________/
I, Laura J. Starr, hereby declare as follows:
1. I make this Affidavit in connection with my Motion for Admission Pro Hac
Vice in the above-captioned matter as co-counsel for Plaintiff, Jane Doe 17.
2. I am a partner with the law firm of Weisman, Brodie, Starr & Margolies, P.A.
3. I am a member of good standing of the bar of the state of Florida. (Exhibit A.)
4. I have never been convicted of a felony.
5. I have never been censured, suspended, disbarred or denied admission or
readmission by any court.
6. There are no pending disciplinary proceedings against me in any state or
Federal Court.
Page 1 of 2
Case 1:19-cv-09610-PAE-DCF Document 10 Filed 10/24/19 Page 7 of 9
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.
LAURA J. STARR
STATE OF FLORIDA )
) ss.:
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 16th day of October, 2019, by
LAURA J. STARR, who is [X] personally known to me or [ ] has produced the following
identification ____________________ which is current or
has been issued within the past five years and bears a serial or other identifying number, and who
did take an oath.
Notary Public
CHRISTY BRADY JANSSEN
MY COMMISSION # GG 296688
EXPIRES: March 18, 2023
Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters
Printed Notary Name
My Commission Expires: 3/18/2023
Page 2 of 2
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.
LAURA J. STARR
STATE OF FLORIDA )
) ss.:
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 16th day of October, 2019, by
LAURA J. STARR, who is [X] personally known to me or [ ] has produced the following
identification ____________________ which is current or
has been issued within the past five years and bears a serial or other identifying number, and who
did take an oath.
Notary Public
CHRISTY BRADY JANSSEN
MY COMMISSION # GG 296688
EXPIRES: March 18, 2023
Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters
Printed Notary Name
My Commission Expires: 3/18/2023
Page 2 of 2
Case 1:19-cv-09610-PAE-DCF Document 10 Filed 10/24/19 Page 8 of 9
Supreme Court of Florida
Certificate of Good Standing
I JOHN A. TOMASINO, Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State of Florida, do
hereby certify that
LAURA JANE STARR
was admitted as an attorney and counselor entitled to practice law in all the
Courts of the State of Florida on July 20, 2001, is presently in good
standing, and that the private and professional character of the attorney
appear to be good.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the
Supreme Court of Florida at Tallahassee,
the Capital, this October 24, 2019.
Clerk of the Supreme Court of Florida.
Supreme Court of Florida
Certificate of Good Standing
I JOHN A. TOMASINO, Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State of Florida, do
hereby certify that
LAURA JANE STARR
was admitted as an attorney and counselor entitled to practice law in all the
Courts of the State of Florida on July 20, 2001, is presently in good
standing, and that the private and professional character of the attorney
appear to be good.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the
Supreme Court of Florida at Tallahassee,
the Capital, this October 24, 2019.
Clerk of the Supreme Court of Florida.
Page 1 of 1
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
CASE NO. 1:19-cv-09610-PAE
JANE DOE 17,
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
CASE NO. 1:19-cv-09610-PAE
JANE DOE 17,
Plaintiff,
v.
DARREN K. INDYKE AND
RICHARD D. KAHN, AS JOINT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN,
NINE EAST 71st STREET CORPORATION,
LAUREL, INC., FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY,
INC., NES, LLC, MAPLE, INC., LSJE, LLC,
HBRK ASSOCIATES, INC., NAUTILUS, INC.,
NAUTILUS, INC.,
CYPRESS, INC. and JEGE, INC.
Defendants.
______________________________________/
[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING LAURA J. STARR
ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE
Upon motion, for an order permitting her to appear and practice pro hac vice in the
within action on behalf of Plaintiff, Jane Doe 17, it is hereby
ORDERED that the Motion for Laura J. Starr to Appear Pro Hac Vice be GRANTED.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Dated: October _____, 2019
Case 1:19-cv-09610-PAE-DCF Document 10 Filed 10/24/19 Page 9 of 9
v.
DARREN K. INDYKE AND
RICHARD D. KAHN, AS JOINT
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN,
NINE EAST 71st STREET CORPORATION,
LAUREL, INC., FINANCIAL TRUST COMPANY,
INC., NES, LLC, MAPLE, INC., LSJE, LLC,
HBRK ASSOCIATES, INC., NAUTILUS, INC.,
NAUTILUS, INC.,
CYPRESS, INC. and JEGE, INC.
Defendants.
______________________________________/
[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING LAURA J. STARR
ADMISSION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE
Upon motion, for an order permitting her to appear and practice pro hac vice in the
within action on behalf of Plaintiff, Jane Doe 17, it is hereby
ORDERED that the Motion for Laura J. Starr to Appear Pro Hac Vice be GRANTED.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Dated: October _____, 2019
Case 1:19-cv-09610-PAE-DCF Document 10 Filed 10/24/19 Page 9 of 9
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