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Mandatory party representative attendance with settlement authority
Each party must have a representative present with full authority to settle the action. Individual named parties must be present personally. Business entities must have a representative with full settlement authority present.
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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.
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Sanctions authorized for non-compliance with attendance requirement
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
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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.
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Hybrid conference format attendance requirements
The settlement conference is designated as hybrid. Local counsel and lead counsel (if different individuals) shall attend in person. Client representatives and additional counsel shall attend via remote means.
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Based on physical space and time limitations, the Court is designating this as a hybrid settlement conference. Local counsel and lead counsel (if different individuals) shall attend in person. Client representatives and additional counsel shall attend via remote means.
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Ex parte memoranda submission requirement
Parties must submit brief ex parte memoranda to chambers via email no later than May 8, 2026, detailing case developments, position updates, and settlement negotiations, with a four-page limit
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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.
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Confidentiality and destruction of ex parte memoranda
The ex parte memorandum will be considered and maintained on a confidential basis until resolution of the case, when the memorandum will then be destroyed. The memorandum will not be exchanged with or discussed with opposing parties or counsel by the Court without prior permission.
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The memorandum will be considered and maintained on a confidential basis until resolution of the case, when the memorandum will then be destroyed. The memorandum will not be exchanged (or its contents discussed) with opposing parties or counsel by the Court without prior permission.
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Cell phone and smart watch Yondr Pouch requirement
Cellular phones and smart watches may be brought into the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Courthouse without prior authorization, but all visitors bringing such devices will be required to place them into a Yondr Pouch upon entering the Courthouse
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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.
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Prior authorization required for other electronic devices
All personal electronic devices other than cell phones and smart watches are prohibited from entry into the courthouse without prior authorization. Counsel must complete and submit a Request for Authorization form to bring such devices.
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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
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Ten-day advance submission requirement for electronic device authorization
Counsel must submit the electronic authorization request form directly to chambers when they submit their ex parte memoranda, no later than ten days before the date of the settlement conference. Forms received within 48 hours of the conference date will be denied.
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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... Counsel are advised that electronic authorization request forms received within forty-eight (48) hours of the settlement conference date will be denied.
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HII Mission Technologies Corp.
Plaintiff in Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-00483 (JAG) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division
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HII MISSION TECHNOLOGIES CORP., Plaintiff, Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-00483 (JAG)
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Cyberlux Corp.
Defendant (among others) in Civil Action No. 3:25-cv-00483 (JAG) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division
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CYBERLUX CORP., et al., Defendants.
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Follow-up settlement conference scheduled
The Court scheduled a follow-up settlement conference for May 18, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. in the chambers of Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell
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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.
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Court order issued
Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell issued an order on April 22, 2026 establishing procedures for the follow-up settlement conference
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Mark R. Colombell United States Magistrate Judge Richmond, Virginia Date: April 22, 2026
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Pro hac vice counsel must be accompanied by local counsel
In accordance with Local Rule 83.1(E)(1)(b), any attorney appearing pro hac vice must be accompanied by local counsel
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In accordance with Local Rule 83.1(E)(1)(b), any attorney appearing pro hac vice must be accompanied by local counsel.
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