Contract analysis

1. Purpose and Summary of Request This memorandum documents the results of the comprehensive conflicts search conducted on February 3–4, 2024, in connection with the proposed representation of Stonefield Logistics Group Inc. ("SLG"), a Texas corporation headquartered at 2900 Petroleum Tower Boulevard, Suite 400, Midland, Texas 79701, in an insurance coverage dispute arising from a cargo-loss event that occurred on No

2. Description of Proposed Engagement 2.1 Nature of the Matter The proposed engagement concerns an insurance coverage dispute — specifically, a first-party claim under an all-risk inland marine cargo legal liability policy. SLG, a mid-market intermodal freight brokerage, trucking, and transload/warehousing company, suffered approximately $4,780,000 in cargo losses as the result of a warehouse fire that occurred at it

3. Parties and Individuals Searched The following sections set forth the complete list of all parties and individuals included in the conflicts search conducted on February 3–4, 2024. Parties and individuals are organized by category for clarity and ease of reference. All entities and individuals listed below were searched across the Firm's entire matter database, including active, closed, and prospective matters, ac

4. Search Methodology The conflicts searches documented in this memorandum were conducted on February 3–4, 2024, using Calderwood & Harkness's firm-wide conflicts database, known internally as the IntakeTracker system. IntakeTracker is the Firm's centralized electronic conflicts checking and new-matter intake platform, which maintains a comprehensive record of all current, closed, and prospective client matters, part

5. Search Results The following sections set forth the results of the conflicts search for each party and individual identified in Section 3. The results are organized to correspond to the party categories established above. 5.1 Stonefield Logistics Group Inc. / SLG The Firm has no prior or current representation of Stonefield Logistics Group Inc. in any capacity. No matter records — active, closed, or prospective —

6. Analysis of Potential Issues Although the conflicts search returned no conflicts or disqualifying relationships, the following issues were identified as warranting analysis and documentation to ensure a complete record. 6.1 Irongate Capital Partners Relationship As described in Section 5.2 above, Douglas Fairchild maintains a billing relationship with certain Irongate Capital Partners portfolio companies in connec

7. Conclusion and Recommendation Based on the comprehensive conflicts search conducted on February 3–4, 2024, and the analysis set forth above, the undersigned confirms the following: (a) All parties, entities, and individuals identified in connection with proposed Matter No. 1012-00003 have been searched across the Firm's entire conflicts database (IntakeTracker system), including all offices, practice groups, and m

8. Certification and Approval This memorandum was prepared by the undersigned on the date indicated below, based on a comprehensive search of the Firm's conflicts database and a review of all relevant records and relationships. The undersigned certifies that the search methodology described in Section 4 was followed in full, that all parties and individuals identified in Section 3 were searched, and that the results