Order

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division

HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP., Plaintiff,

Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-00483 (JAG)

V. CYBERLUX CORP., et al., Defendants.

The Court has scheduled this case for a follow-up settlement conference on May 18, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. At that time, the parties and their counsel shall report to the chambers of Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell. 1 The following shall govern the progress of the follow-up settlement conference:

1(a). In addition to counsel, each party must have a representative present with the full authority to settle this action. If an individual is a named party, that individual must be present at the settlement conference. If a business entity (or entities) is/are involved, each entity must have a representative with full authority to settle the case on behalf of that entity present.

1(b). The failure of a party to have a representative present with full authority to settle the case may result in the imposition of sanctions upon that party.

1(c). In accordance with Local Rule 83.1(E)(1)(b), any attorney appearing pro hac vice must be accompanied by local counsel.

1(d). Attendance is subject to the requirements set forth in footnote one.

2(a). The parties shall submit brief ex parte memoranda to chambers via email no later than May 8, 2026, detailing case developments, position updates, and settlement negotiations. The Court is setting a page limit of four (4) pages for this submission.

2(b). Due to the ex parte nature of the settlement memorandum, it should be delivered directly to the Court's chambers (either by e-mail or by hand delivery of a hard copy) and not filed with the Clerk's Office.

2(c). The memorandum will be considered and maintained on a confidential basis until resolution of the case, when the memorandum will then be destroyed.

2(d). The memorandum will not be exchanged (or its contents discussed) with opposing parties or counsel by the Court without prior permission.

3(a). Consistent with the requirements of this Court's Electronic Devices Policy, cellular phones and smart watches may be brought into the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Courthouse without prior authorization of the Court. However, all visitors bringing cellular telephones or smart watches will be required to place their device(s) into a Yondr Pouch upon entering the Courthouse.

3(b). All personal electronic devices other than cell phones and smart watches are prohibited from entry into the courthouse without prior authorization. Should counsel or party representatives desire to bring any such devices to the settlement conference, counsel must complete the attached Request for Authorization "Request for Authorization to bring electronic device(s) into the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia."2

3(c). Counsel are directed to complete and submit this form directly to chambers when they submit their ex parte memoranda, which are due no later than ten days before the date of the settlement conference. Please send the electronic authorization request form via email to chambers staff in PDF form without fillable fields. Do not file the electronic authorization request form.

3(d). Counsel are advised that electronic authorization request forms received within forty- eight (48) hours of the settlement conference date will be denied.

3(e). On the date of the settlement conference, counsel shall bring a physical copy of the authorization form, signed by Judge Colombell or his law clerk, for inspection by court security officers. 3

If the matter is not settled, the Court will simply inform the designated trial judge that the matter was not resolved despite the parties' good faith efforts (provided that the parties comply with the conditions of this Order and act in good faith during the settlement conference).

The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Order to all counsel of record and to any party not represented by counsel.

It is so ORDERED.

/s/ MRC

Mark R. Colombell United States Magistrate Judge

Richmond, Virginia Date: April 22, 2026

Request for Authorization to bring electronic device(s) into the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

The following named person(s) is authorized to bring the below described electronic device(s) into the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on the date(s) specified:

Authorized Person(s):

Electronic Device(s):

Purpose and Location Of Use:

Case No .:

Date(s) Authorized:

IT Clearance Waived: (Yes) (No)

APPROVED BY:

Date:

United States District/Magistrate/Bankruptcy Judge

A copy of this signed authorization must be presented upon entering the courthouse.

IT Clearance:

IT Staff Member

Date(s)

IT clearance must be completed, unless waived, before court appearance.