Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. v. Allied World National Assurance Company

Filing 219

AMENDED ORDER denying Defendant's Motion to Disqualify Plaintiff's Counsel [DE 185] re 216 Order denying Defendant's Motion to Disqualify Plaintiff's Counsel [DE 185]. Signed by Magistrate Judge William Matthewman on 2/5/2019. See attached document for full details. (kza)

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