Henry v. Premcor Refining Group Inc

Filing 117

LETTER ORDER, after being more fully advised, the Court finds it would be appropriate for Flash Oil's counsel to depose Premcor's counsel. The Court is disinclined to disqualify Premcor's counsel from testifying at the trial because of giving these depositions. The parties can submit briefs on this issue if they desire, with simultaneous briefs to be filed precisely at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 14, 2009. Signed by Judge William R. Wilson, Jr on 12/7/09. (jct)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS RICHARD SHEPPARD ARNOLD UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE 500 W. CAPITOL, ROOM D444 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-3325 [phone] Facsimile [phone]

December 7, 2009

Ms. Angela Meredith Mr. Stephen D. Goodwin Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz First Tennessee Bank Building 165 Madison Avenue Suite 2000 Memphis, TN 38103 Ms. Julia Hancock Anderson, Murphy & Hopkins, L.L.P. 400 West Capitol Avenue Suite 2470 Little Rock, AR 72201-3446 Mr. David Donovan Watts, Donovan & Tilley, P.A. 200 South Commerce Street Suite 200 Little Rock, AR 72201-1769 Re: Dear Counsel: After being more fully advised in the premises, I believe it would be appropriate for Flash Oil's counsel to depose Premcor's counsel. I am disinclined to disqualify Premcor's counsel from testifying at the trial itself because of giving these depositions. The parties can submit briefs on this issue if they desire. If briefing is desired, simultaneous briefs should be filed precisely at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 14, 2009. Cordially, /s/ Wm. R. Wilson, Jr. Premcor Refining Group, Inc. v. Flash Oil Company of Arkansas, Inc. -3:07-CV-00158-WRW