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PLAINTIFF,

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DOE 1 ET AL.,

DEFENDANT.

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FOR WADE ROBSON:

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KINSELLA WEITZMAN ISER KUMP &

ALDISERT LLP
BY: HOWARD WEITZMAN
JONATHAN P. STEINSAPIR
HOFFMAN, SABBAN & WATENMAKER, P.C.
BY: JERYLL S. COHEN

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CASE NUMBER:

BC508502

CASE NAME:

WADE ROBSON VS. DOE 1 ET AL.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014

DEPARTMENT N0. 51

HON. MITCHELL L. BECKLOFF, JUDGE

REPORTER:

LA SHAUN THOMAS, CSR N0. 8423

APPEARANCES:

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FOR PLAINTIFF, WADE ROBSON,

MARYANN R. MARZANO, ESQ.;

FOR PETITIONER HOWARD WEITZMAN,

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ESQ., JONATHAN P. STEINSAPIR,

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ESQ. AND JERYLL S. COHEN, ESQ.

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THE COURT:

OKAY, NOW THE JACKSON MATTER.

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MARZANO AND MATTHEW SLATER OF GRADSTEIN AND MARZANO ON

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BEHALF OF PLAINTIFF, WADE ROBSON.

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THAP~K YOU VERY MUCH.

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THE COURT:

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MR. WEITZMAN:

GOOD MORNING, YOUR HONOR.

WEITZMAN ON BEHALF OF THE EXECUTORS OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL

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JACKSON.
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GOOD MORNING, YOUR HONOR.

OF HOFFMAtJ, SABBAN, AND WATENMAKER ON BEHALF OF THE

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EXECUTORS OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JACKSON.

MR. STEINSAPIR:

JONATHAN STEINSAPIR OF KINSELLA

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WEITZMAN, EXECUTORS FOR THE ESTATE AND FOR M.J.J.

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PRODUCTIONS AND M.J.J. VED]TURES.

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SAY THAT.

THE PERPETRATOR AND THE CORPORATE DEFENDANTS, THAT COMES

FROM THEIR COMPLAINT WHERE THEY SAY THE PERPETRATOR IS AN

ALTER EGO, AN AIDER AND ABETTOR, A CO-CONSPIRATOR.

REAL PROBLEM HERE IS THERE IS NO REAL CAUSE OF ACTION

BUT AS FAR AS THE COMMENT THAT WE ARE COLLAPSING

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AGAINST THE CORPORATE DEFENDER FOR NEGLIGENT HIRING OR

WE ARE NOT ON NOTICE OF WHAT WE

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NEGLIGENT SUPERVISION.

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ALLEGEDLY DID WRONG.

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THESE CORPORATIONS, THESE SOLELY OWNED CORPORATIONS, COULD

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NOT CONTROL THE PERPETRATOR HERE.

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SOLELY OWNED CORPORATION.

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ULTIMATELY UNDER THE FACTS ALLEGED,

DO I THINK THERE IS NEVER

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COLLAPSING -- YOU KNOW YOU HAVE THIS AUTHORITY THAT SAYS

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340.1 DID NOT CREATE A NEW LEGAL LIABILITY THEORY.

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THERE IS AN ARGUMENT ABOUT (B)2 AND (B)3 ABOUT NEGLIGENCE OR

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INTENTIONAL ACTS.

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THE GENERALIZED CONCLUSION OF THAT THERE WAS A DUTY AND

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CAUSE OF ACTION INTO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS?

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AMENDMENT COMPLAINT ABSOLUTELY DOES.

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ARE TWO STEPS HERE.

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ACTION, AND THERE IS NO CAUSE OF ACTION FOR NEGLIGENT

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HIRING, FOR NEGLIGENT SUPERVISION, FOR THOSE KINDS OF

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IN WHICH CASE YOU HAVE TO ALLEGE FACTS TO SUPPORT

AND ALL THEY HAVE ALLEGED IS THE STATUTE.
AND I WOULD POINT YOUR HONOR TO DOE VERSUS THE

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CITY OF LOS ANGELES FOOTNOTE 6 WHICH SAYS IN THIS EXACT

CONTEXT YOU CAN'T JUST QUOTE THE LANGUAGE FROM SUBDIVISION

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(B)2, WHICH IS THE OVER 26 STATUTE.

SO I THINK THEIR COMPLAINT AT THIS POINT IS JUST

UNCLEAR AS T0, OKAY, WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF ACTION AGAINST

THE CORPORATIONS SEPARATE FROM THE PERPETRATOR?

OKAY, SO
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YOU ASK WHETHER AUTHORITY COULD EVER BE POSSIBLE?

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ALLEGATIONS ARE.

IS IT THAT THEY NEGLIGENTLY SUPERVISE

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MICHAEL JACKSON?

THAT THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE KEPT HIM

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EMPLOYED?

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VIDEOS WITH MR. ROBSON?

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ALLEGATIONS ARE AS TO WHAT THEIR DUTY OF CARE WAS AND HOW

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THAT THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE LET HIM BE IN MUSIC

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BUT SEPARATE FROM THAT, YOU THEN NEED TO ALLEGE

FACTS THAT COME WITHIN SUBDIVISION (B)2 OF THE STATUTE, AND

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I THINK THERE HAS BEEN A COLLAPSE OF SUBDIVISION (B}2 WITH

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SUBDIVISION (A)2 AND SUBDIVISION (A)3 WHICH ARE THE THIRD

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PARTY.

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COMPLAINT.

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DEMURRER BE SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEGAL AMEND.

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CAUSE OF ACTION FOR DUTY AND BREACH.

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LIMITATIONS CLAIM.
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YOUR HONOR, I HAVE TO SAY IN ALL HONESTY AS I WAS

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ACADEMIC HAT WHERE I AM LOOKING AT IT OBJECTIVELY AND BASED

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UPON SOME OF THE INFORMATION THAT WE HAVE DEVELOPED AND THEN

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READING THROUGH IT, YOU KNOW, NOW IT IS -- I CAN'T EVEN

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REMEMBER -- IT IS A YEAR AND A HALF AFTER WE FIRST FILED

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IT -- ONE CAN ALWAYS IMPROVE UPON WORK THAT WAS DONE IN THE

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PAST.

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FURTHER ALLEGE FACTS AND MORE FINE TUNE PERHAPS THE CAUSES

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THERE IS ONE OF THE CASES -- I DON'T KNOW

WHICH CASE LISTS A COUPLE OF OTHER CASES THAT WERE DECIDED.

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IT SETS FORTH WHAT -- MAYBE MR. STEINSAPIR IN YOUR BRIEF YOU

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MIGHT HAVE LISTED THOSE CASES AND THE VARIOUS CAUSES OF

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ACTION OR THE BREACHES THAT WERE ALLEGED IN THOSE CASES, A

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Is that is the only reason there

is no control of Michael Jackson?

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take reasonable steps.

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it mean that a personal assistant or executive

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administrator could go to her boss and take reasonable

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steps to stop alleged abuse?

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said, "I don't want you hanging out with kids," and I am

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I mean, if you look at subdivision

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(b)(2), it is very -- clearly it is an exception.

Supreme Court in cory emphasized this is an exception,

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It's directed to churches.

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the relationship with the child arising out of the

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relationship between the perpetrator and the third party.

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the church.

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the relationship between the counselor and the school.

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notice of that fact; it says in their amended complaint

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that MJJ ventures was incorporated for the purpose of

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for purposes of employing Robson supposed to exercise a

right of control over the person who created it?

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control is a big issue.

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to do or not do?
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case you are saying "of course I am going to entrust a

child to a priest.

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The name of this corporation is MJJ VENTU;~ES, INC.

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The purpose of this corporation is to engage in any lawful act

or activity for which a corporation may be organized under the
General Corporation Law of California other than the banking
business, the trust company business or the practice of a
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by
California
incorporated
permitted to
be
profession
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The name and address in the State of California

corporation's initial agent for service of process are:

Bertram Fields
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1900 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 2000
Los Angeles, CA 90067

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This corporation is authorized to issue only one class of

shares of stock; and the total number of shares which this
corporation is authorized to issue is 10,000.

Dated:

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ACTION WITHOUT A MEETINQ

OF THE SOLE INCORPORATOR OF
MJJ VENTURES, INC.

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The undersigned, being the sole incorporator of MJJ VENTURES,

INC., a California corporation, in accordance with the authority

contained in Section 210 of the California Corporations Code, as
amended, without the formality of convening a meeting, does hereby

consent to the following action of this corporation.

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RESOLVED, that the following person be elected

as a Director of this corporation, his term of
his
upon
immediately
to
commence
office
acceptance of election, and to continue until
the election of his successor at the next
this
of
stockholders
meeting
of
annual
corporation and upon acceptance of election by
such successor:
MICHAEL JACKSON

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Dated as of February 26, 1991

Christine S. Tuthill

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ACTION BY SOLE
DIRECTOR OF
MJJ VENTURES, INC.
a California Corporation

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undersigned,

Directors of

MJJ

being

VENTURES,

the

sole

INC.,

member

of

California

the

Board

of

corporation,

in

accordance with the authority contained in Section 307(b) of the

California Corporations Code, as amended, without the formality of

convening a meeting, does hereby consent to the following action of

this corporation, to be effective as of February 26, 1991.

Election of Officers

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RESOLVED, that the following persons be, and

they
hereby
are, elected to
the
offices
indicated opposite their names below, their
terms of office to commence immediately upon

Name
Michael Jackson
Richard Sherman

Office

President

Secretary and Treasurer/

Chief Financial Officer

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acceptance of election and to continue until

the next annual organization meeting of the
Board of Directors of this corporation and
until their respective successors have been
elected and qualified.

Approval of Bylaws

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RESOLVED, that the form of Bylaws, previously

reviewed by the Board of Directors of this
corporation, be, and they hereby are, adopted
as the Bylaws of this corporation and the
Secretary of this corporation be, and hereby
is, directed to execute a certificate of
adoption of said Bylaws, to insert the Bylaws
as so certified in the Minute Book of this

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Approval of Stock Certificate Form

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3.

corporation, and to see that a copy of the

Bylaws similarly certified is kept in the
principal executive office or business office
of the corporation in accordance with Section
213 of the California General Corporations
law.

4.

RESOLVED, that a form of stock certificate be,

and
hereby
is, adopted
for
use
by
the
corporation
and
of
the
the
Secretary
corporation is directed to insert a sample copy
of it in the Minute Book immediately following
this Action.

Approval of Corporate Seal Form

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RESOLVED, that a corporate seal is adopted as

the seal of this corporation in the form of two
concentric circles, with the name of the
corporation between the two circles and the
date and state of incorporation within the
inner circle.

Incorporation Expenses

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RESOLVED, that the officers of this corporation

be, and they hereby are, authorized to pay the
expenses of incorporation and organization of
this corporation.

Location of Principal Office

Corporate Bank Account

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RESOLVED, that the location of the principal

executive office of the corporation be, and it
hereby is, fixed at 10202 Washington Boulevard,
Suite 202, Culver City, California 90232.

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RESOLVED, that the standard form of corporate

resolution required by City National Bank for
opening a corporate bank account, previously
reviewed
by
of
this
the
Sole
Director
corporation, showing the person(s) authorized

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to draw on said account, be, and it hereby is,

adopted as the Action of the Sole Director of
this corporation and the Secretary of this
corporation be, and hereby is, directed to make
said standard form of corporate resolution a
part of this Action by Sole Director by
inserting it in the Minute Book immediately
following this Action by Sole Director, and the
Secretary of this corporation be, and hereby
is, authorized and directed to execute the
Certificate of Secretary included on said
standard form of corporate resolution.

Issuance of Capital Stock

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Michael Jackson

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RESOLVED, that it is in the best interest of

this corporation to issue and sell shares of
its capital stock to the person, in the amount
and for the consideration set forth below; that
the consideration for these shares shall be
and
issuance
in
full
before
their
paid
delivery; that said consideration shall be
credited to stated capital; and that the
officers of this corporation be, and they
hereby are, authorized and directed on behalf
of this corporation to execute and cause legal
counsel to this corporation to file, or mail
for filing, a Notice of Transaction Pursuant to
Corporations Code Section 25102(f) with the
California Commissioner of Corporations.

No. of
Shares
1,000

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RESOLVED FURTHER, that the officers of this

corporation be, and they hereby are, authorized
and directed on behalf of this corporation to
execute any documents and to do or cause to be
done any and all other acts and things as such
officers may deem necessary or appropriate to
carry out the purposes of the foregoing
resolution.

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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the

shareholder
of
this corporation
that this
corporation elect to be taxed as a Small
Business Corporation under Subchapter S of the
Internal
Revenue
corresponding
Code
and
provisions
of
the
Revenue
and
California
Taxation Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 'this
corporation hereby elects to be taxed pursuant
to the provisions of Subchapter S of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and
corresponding
California
provisions
the
of
Revenue and Taxation Code.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the officers of this

corporation be, and they hereby are, authorized
and directed on behalf of this corporation to

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prepare, execute, and file, or cause to be

prepared, executed and filed, Internal Revenue
Service Form 2553, as amended or replaced,
together with a statement by the shareholder of
this corporation consenting to this election,
and any similar filings required by California
law.

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RESOLVED FURTHER, that the officers of this

corporation be, and they hereby are, authorized
and directed on behalf of this corporation to
execute any document and to do or cause to be
done any and all other acts and things, as such
officers may deem necessary or appropriate to
carry out the
purposes of the foregoing
resolutions.
10. Aqent for Service of Process

Bertram

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initial agent for service of process Xn the

Articles of Incorporation of this corporation,
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The Board of Directors of

MJJ VENTURES, INC.

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corporation, effective immediately.

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Dated as of February 26, 1991

Ric and Sherman

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WRITTEN CONSENT OF S~-IAREHOLDER

OF
MJJ VENTURES,INC.
a California corporation

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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 603(a) of the California Corporations

Code, the undersigned, being the sole Shareholder of MJJ Ventures, Inc., a California
corporarion (the "Corporation"), does hereby dispense with the formality of a meeting

and hereby adopts the following resolutions:

AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS.

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RESOLVED, that Article III, Section 2, of the Corporation's

Bylaws be amended to increase the authorized number of Directors
ofthe Corporatign to four (4).
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ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS.

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WHEREAS, there is presently one (1) Director of the

Corporation and the Corporarion's Bylaws have been amended to
increase the number of authorized Directors to four (4); and
WHEREAS, it has been determined to be in the best interests
of the Corporation to elect additional Directors;

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NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following

persons be, and hereby are, elected as Directors of the Corporation,
effective as of June 1, 1994, to serve until the next Annual Meeting
of Shareholders or until their successors are elected and qualified:
John G. Branca
Sandy Gallin
Marshall M. Gelfand

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

I, MARCH FONG EU, Secretary of State of the State

of California, hereby certify:

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That the annexed transcript has been compared with

the record on file in this office, of which it purports to be
a copy, and that same is full, true and correct.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I execute

this certificate and a~x the Great
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
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MICHAEL JACRS~N PRODUCTIONS, ZNC.

D~T~ 01979
WIRCH FONB EU, Seonbryr ai 5tt6u
By BILL HOLDBJ
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The name of this corporation is MICHAEL JACKSON

PRODUCTIONS, INC.

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The purpose of this corporation ie to engage in

any lawful act or activity for rhich a corporation may be
organized under the General Corporation Law of California,
other than the banking business, the trust company business,
or the practice of a profession permitted to be incorporated
by, the California Corporations Code.

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The name and address in this State of the corporation's initial agent foz the service of process is:
9100 Wilshire Houlevard
Suite 440
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Michael Jackson

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The corporation is authorized to issue 10,000

shares of capital stock, all of one class.
Dated:

October 15, 1979.

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I, James Schoenfield~ deelare that I em the

person who executed the foregoing 1rticles of incorporation,
which execution is my own act. and deed.

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OFFICE Of THE SECRETARY OF STATE

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Scat
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I, MARCH FONG EU, Secretary of State of the State

of California, hereby certify:

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That the annexed transcript was prepared by and in this

office from the record on file, of which it purports to be a
copy, and that it is full, true and correct.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I execute

this certificate and a~x the Great
Seal of the State of Califonua this

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MICHAEL JACKSON PRODUCTIONS,

Michael Jackson and John G. Branca certify that:

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They are .the President and Secretary, respectively,

of MICHAEL JACKSON PRODIICTIONS, INC., a Califo=nia
corporation,

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required vote of shareholders in accordance
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corporation is on thousand (1,000). The number of
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November, 1982.

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JOINT ANNUAL RESOLUTIONS OF THE SOLE DIRECTOR

AND SOLE SHAREHOLDER OF
MJJ PROpUCTIONS, INC.
A California Corporation
ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT IN LIEU OF MEETING
The undersigned, being the Sole Director and the

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Sole Shareholder of MJJ PRODUCTIONS, INC., a California

corporation, acting pursuant to the By-Laws of the
corporation and the General Corporation Law, hereby consents
to and adopts the following resolutions:

RESOLVED, that the following persons are

unanimously elected to the offices set forth
opposite their respective names:
- President
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Michael Jackson
John G. Branca
Marshall Gelfand

RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the following person is elected as the Sole Director of the corparation to serve until his successor has been
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Michael Jackson

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on behalf of the corporation by the Sol Director and Officers since the Iast annual eeting
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WRITTEN CONSENT OF Sf~AREHOLDER

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MJ'1 PRODUCTIONS,INC.
a California corporation

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Pwsuant to the provisions' of Secrion 603(a) of the California Corporations

Code, the undersigned, being the sole Shareholder of MJJ Producrions, Inc., a

California corporation (the "Corporation"), does hereby dispense with the formality
of a meeting and hereby adopts the following resolurions:
AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS.

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RESOLVED,that Article III, Section 3.2, of the Corporarion's

Bylaws be amended to increase the authorized number of Directors
of the Corporarion to four (4).
2.

ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS.

WHEREAS, there is presently one (1) Duector of the

Corporation and the Corporation's Bylaws have been amended to
increase the number of authorized Directors to four (4); and

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W~-IEREAS, it has been determined to be in the best interests

ofthe Corporarion to elect additional Duectors;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following
persons be, and hereby are, elected as Directors of the Corporation,
effective as of June 1, 1994, to serve until the next Annual Meering
of Shareholders or until their successors are elected and qualified:

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John G. Branca
Sandy Gallin
Marshall M. Gelfand

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