Imperium (IP) Holdings, Inc. v. Apple Inc. et al, No. 4:11-cv-00163 (E.D. Tex. Feb. 13, 2012)

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OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE Came on for consideration the report of the United States Magistrate Judge in this action, this matter having been heretofore referred to the United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636. On January 20, 2012, the report of the Magistrate Judge was entered containing proposed findings of fact and recommendations that Defendant Apple Inc.’s Motion to Sever Pursuant to Rules 20 and 21 and to Transfer Venue Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) (Dkt. No. 103) be denied.