The following excerpt is from Shamburger v. Rosario, 17 F.3d 396 (9th Cir. 1994):
In order to obtain a preliminary injunction, the moving party must demonstrate either (1) probable success on the merits and the possibility of irreparable injury or (2) that serious questions are raised and the balance of hardships tips sharply in his favor. Diamontiney v. Borg, 918 F.2d 793, 795 (9th Cir.1990).
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