Shire LLC v. Mickle et al
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ORDER denying without prejudice as premature 79 Motion to Dismiss KemPharm's counterclaims by Shire LLC, Shire Phamaceuticals, Inc. and Shire US Inc.; granting 81 Motion to Bifucate and Stay discovery on KemPharm's tortious interference, unfair competition, and Sherman Act counterclaims. Signed by Judge Samuel G. Wilson on 7/15/2011. (eot)
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