Rehearing DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 22, 2010.

Petition for Rehearing filed.

Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 24, 2009.

Waiver of right of respondents Herbert M. Gelfand, et al. to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 27, 2009)

, Petitioner, represented by Barry J. Walshe

Party name:, Petitioner, represented by Barry J. Walshe

Herbert M. Gelfand, et al., Respondent, represented by Seth M. Galanter