Well it isn't a ruling on the conflict counsel motion, but at least something's finally happening on Harlow Cuadra's side:
12/03/2007: Initial Pretrial Motions filed by Cometa, Thomas S.
12/03/2007: Initial Pretrial Motions filed by Cometa, Thomas S.
Update (5:53 PM): The motions filed are a request to have more time to file pre-trial motions and to postpone the March trial date.