Motion Practice
We all feel like Elvis right after filing a motion. (It’s not just me, right?) But as Collin demonstrates, that look isn’t always what comes across to the court.
Month: February 2020
Tobacco seller’s obligations to make settlement payments affirmed
And the concepts of “link rot” and “reference rot” make their debut.
Sea Wasp II – The Pleadings Strike Back
Sadly, this case isn’t about the second carrier USS Wasp (CV-18), but some may be interested in these FRCP 12 and 56 rulings anyway.
Motion for Stay Pending Mandamus Denied
Yes, they do this in Waco too.
Too Much Water, Too Fast
The Sabine River is what keeps Texas from being part of Louisiana, so in general, more water is a good thing. But when it’s not, will Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) prevent you from doing anything about it?
Class Action Allegations
Unfortunately this case involving Boeing doesn’t involve B-17s. But no case has everything.
Disqualification
Disqualification issues are not common, which makes the attached exposition of the law under these facts of interest.
Summary judgment rulings in Judge Albright’s first patent trial
Assuming it goes to trial, of course, but it’s close enough now that the five summary judgment motions now have rulings.
JMOL rulings, $200 mil remittitur, and a side of stay
This order addresses the renewed motions for JMOL following the trial in this case, as well as a motion to stay pending reexam and a large remittitur.
Briefing ordered on effect of In re Google
The Court ordered briefing on agency relationships, whether a person was present, and whether a machine could be an agent. Basically, Season 1 of Picard.