Also, the existence of a prior related action in the transferee district is a strong factor weighing in favor of transfer in the interest of judicial economy. See also Fat Possum Records, Ltd. v. Most of the third-party witnesses identified would be somewhat more convenienced by appearing in Virginia but not enough to significantly alter the balance. Both fora have some relationship to and interest in the resolution of the parties' dispute. The public policy of neither forum would be undermined by the litigation of this controversy in either forum.
Defendants live and are working from their homes in northern Virginia.
Clearly the parties' dispute can be resolved far more easily, more expeditiously, less expensively and with far more efficient use of judicial resources if all aspects of the dispute are consolidated before the same court. Consistent with the first-filed rule, this can only be achieved in the Eastern District of Virginia and this weighs heavily in favor of transfer. See Tingley Systems v. An appropriate order will be entered. No substantive action was taken in the state court prior to removal.