Five For Entertainment S.A. et al v. El Cartel Records, Inc. et al

Filing 186

ORDER granting in part and denying in part Defendants' 122 Motion in Limine to Exclude Expert Testimony. Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 8/29/2013. (tpl)

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