Diamond Grading Technologies Inc v. American Gem Society et al, No. 2:14-cv-01161 (E.D. Tex. Mar. 31, 2016)

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Before the Court is AGS’s1 Motion to Transfer Venue. (Dkt. No. 22 in Case No. 2:14-cv- 1161).2 Also before the Court is GIA ’s3 Motion to Transfer Venue. (Dkt. No. 22 in Case No. 2:14-cv-1162). Both Defendants request transfer to the Southern District of California under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a). Plaintiff4 opposes transfer. I. LAW Section 1404(a) provides that “ [f]or the convenience of parties and witnesses, in the interest of justice, a district court may transfer any civil action to any other district or division where it might have been brought.