Daily Express, Inc. v. Howell's Motor Freight, Inc., No. 7:2011cv00159 - Document 16 (W.D. Va. 2011)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Glen E. Conrad on 07/11/2011. (lab)

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