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ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that Ds' 7 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction is DENIED. FURTH ORD that Ds' 16 Motion to Strike Exhibits is DENIED. Signed by Judge Larry R. Hicks on 8/4/2011. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - PM)
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