Rambus (RMBS)

[docrew0]

Whyte Docket 99

U.S. District Court
California Northern District (San Jose)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 5:05-cv-00334-RMW
Rambus Inc., v. Hynix Semiconductor Inc. et al


12/14/2005 CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Richard Seeborg for Settlement. (rssec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/14/2005) (Entered: 12/14/2005)

12/14/2005 99 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER. Settlement Conference set for 1/17/2006 09:30 AM. Signed by Judge Richard Seeborg on 12/14/05. (rssec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/14/2005) (Entered: 12/14/2005)

==============================================================

United States District Court
For the Northern District of California

*E-FILED*
December 14, 2005
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
RAMBUS, INC., No. C 05-00334 RMW (RS)
Plaintiff,
v. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER
HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.,
et al.,
Defendants.
_____________________________________/
TO ALL PARTIES AND COUNSEL OF RECORD:
The above matter was referred to Magistrate Judge Richard Seeborg for Settlement Conference.
You are hereby notified that the conference is scheduled for January 17, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom
4, Fifth Floor, United States Courthouse, 280 S. First Street, San Jose, California.
Lead trial counsel shall appear at the Settlement Conference with the parties and with the person
or persons having full authority to negotiate and to settle the case. In all cases in which a party is insured,
the carrier's claims representative and attorney, if any, with full authority to negotiate up to the limits of
coverage shall also attend the Settlement Conference.
Personal attendance by counsel will not be excused under any circumstances and personal
attendance by a party will rarely be excused. Permission for a party to attend by telephone may be granted
upon written request made at least ten (10) calendar days in advance of the conference, if the party lives
and works outside of the Northern District of California and attendance would constitute a hardship. The
nature of the hardship must be explained. A copy of the written request must be served on all other parties.

Case 5:05-cv-00334-RMW Document 99 Filed 12/14/2005 Page 1 of 5
United States District Court
For the Northern District of California

Any objection to the request must be submitted within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt. Both the request
and objection may be submitted in letter form either by mail or facsimile to 408/535-5354. If telephone
attendance is allowed, the party must be available throughout the entire conference.
No later than seven (7) calendar days before the Settlement Conference, each party shall submit a
Settlement Conference Statement to Magistrate Judge Seeborg in camera. The original Settlement
Conference Statement (no copies are necessary) shall be placed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked
"Confidential: Settlement Conference Statement; Attn: Clerk for Magistrate Judge Seeborg," and lodged
with the Clerk's office, Room 2112 on the second floor of the United States Courthouse, 280 South First
Street, San Jose, California. The clerk will forward the Settlement Conference Statement to Magistrate
Judge Seeborg's chambers. The Settlement Conference Statement shall not be filed with the Court nor are
the parties required to serve the Statement upon the other parties or their counsel.
The form and content of the Settlement Conference Statement may vary depending upon the nature
of the case, the stage of the proceedings or timing of the conference, and economic considerations.
Generally, the Settlement Conference Statement should include the following information:
1. Statement of Facts. A brief description of the substance of the claims and defenses presented.
2. Summary of Proceedings. A brief list of the motions previously made, the dispositions thereof,
and any motions pending resolution.
3. Undisputed Matters. A plain and concise statement of all material facts not reasonably
disputable.
4. Issues of Fact. A plain and concise statement of the major factual issues in dispute.
5. Issues of Law. A brief statement of the disputed points of law with respect to liability and
damages with reference to statutes and decisions relied upon. Extended legal argument is not necessary.
Reference may be made to memoranda and points and authorities previously filed.
6. Relief Sought. A statement of the relief claimed, including a particularized itemization of all
elements of damages.
7. Prior Settlement Discussions. A summary of prior settlement activity between the parties,
including settlement offers and responses thereto.

Case 5:05-cv-00334-RMW Document 99 Filed 12/14/2005 Page 2 of 5
United States District Court
For the Northern District of California

8. Litigation Costs. A brief statement of the approximate litigation costs to date and the estimated
cost and time projected for further discovery, pretrial proceedings and trial.
9. Settlement Analysis. A brief and forthright evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of your
case and the probabilities of prevailing on the major issues in dispute.
10. Discrete Issues. Are there any discrete issues affecting the parties which, if resolved, would aid
in the disposition of the case.
11. Current Settlement Position. Set forth a reasonable proposal of settlement.
Parties are encouraged to participate and frankly discuss their case. Statements they make during
the conference will not be admissible at trial to prove or disprove liability in the event the case does not
settle. The parties should be prepared to discuss such items as their settlement objectives, any
impediments to settlement that they perceive, whether they have enough information to discuss settlement
and, if not, what additional information is needed and the possibility of a creative resolution of the dispute.
Any request to continue the Settlement Conference shall be submitted in writing as soon as possible
after consultation with the opposing party. Submission by facsimile is acceptable at facsimile number
408/535-5354.
The parties shall notify Magistrate Judge Seeborg's Chambers immediately at 408/535-5357 if
this case settles prior to the date set for Settlement Conference.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: December 14, 2005
/s/ Richard Seeborg
RICHARD SEEBORG
United States Magistrate Judge
Case 5:05-cv-00334-RMW Document 99 Filed 12/14/2005 Page 3 of 5