Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue
BMW sought dismissal on improper venue grounds, arguing that local BMW dealerships were not its agents.
Marshall
Motion to Stay Based On Customer Suit
This is the second denial of a motion to stay in this case in the last two weeks. One might say the court’s position was … set in concrete?
Stay Motions in Marshall x 4
Last week I wrote about stays in Waco – this week we have even more rulings on motions to stay in Marshall to analyze.
Marshall Patent Case Scheduling Conferences
More time to trial and Markman data from the square on Marshall, where more construction is underway. Not as crowded as the photo, though, and, sadly, no circuses.
Trial Continuance Due to COVID Denied
A witness’ positive status did not result in a brief trial continuance. The facts explain why.
Trial Continuance Due to COVID Granted
A witness’ positive status resulted in a brief trial continuance.
About That Announcement That We Reached A Settlement …
The parties got Judge Gilstrap to take the case off the trial calendar by announcing settled, then said they couldn’t finalize the settlement. A show cause order followed.
Motion for Protective Order Denied
The issue here was whether discovery would be stayed pending resolution of a dispute over service of process.
Mediation procedures
In the age of COVID, mediations can be sort of like snowflakes – prevalent, yet unique. This order illustrates how.
Infernal 101 Denial
This is the first of two postverdict 101 rulings that came out last week. Wasn’t as festive for the defendant as my graduation yesterday.