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Litigation

Feb. 6, 2014

Judge denies Snapchat's bid to change venue for suit

U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner rejected arguments by the photo messaging company that new claims against it fell under federal jurisdiction.


By Alexandra Schwappach


Daily Journal Staff Writer


A judge has struck down an attempt by Snapchat Inc. to have its ongoing ownership suit removed to federal court.


U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner on Tuesday rejected arguments by the photo messaging company that new claims against it fell under federal jurisdiction.


Since last February, the co-founders of Snapchat - a mobile service that sends pictures and then automatically de...

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