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Unopposed Motion to Seal Denied
This order reminds me of helping our boys suit up for the two younger ones’ presentation Saturday night. There’s a right way to do this, and a wrong way. (Hey, I’m photobombing them. Cool).
Relying on an Expert’s Supplemental Report
When can you rely on an expert’s supplemental report? Actually, there’s a case for that as of this afternoon. And, coincidentally, it’s in the class action context.
“Class Actions” – TexasBarCLE Advanced Civil Trial Seminar
The last of this spring’s four seminar presentations (copyright litigation, trial procedure, patent venue & class actions) is now done, with my first live seminar presentation since before the pandemic. Still have ethical issues in removal/remand on deck for the fall.
Sherman JMOL Ruling Including 101 Issues
Plaintiff filed a JMOL after losing at trial on infringement, invalidity and patentable subject matter.
Happy 4th of July (Stay)
You may not be as happy as Parker Noland Smith, enjoying his time on my late partner Clyde Siebman’s gun range. But do the best you can. To get you through the weekend, here’s an order approving a joint motion to stay, but with a twist.
Motion to Dismiss (UTA/SMJ/PJ/1404)
Headline only a lawyer could love. Facts only a clock nut could care about. (Well, maybe a few lawyers too).
So we did a thing today …
Very happy to welcome John Scheef, Bill Stone, Kelly Crawford and others to the Hub today for the Chamber’s traditional ribbon cutting for Scheef & Stone’s new Marshall office.
Summary Judgment Sought on Res Judicata Grounds
Defendants sought summary judgment of infringement based on proceedings in a prior case.
2021 EDTX Bench/Bar Conference
Information about the 24th annual EDTX bench/bar is starting to appear on the EDTX bar’s website at https://edtxbenchbar.com/. Events will be occurring from October 11-15, 2021 at the Plano Marriott Legacy Town Center, 7121 Bishop Rd, Plano, TX 75024.
A reservation link will be available by July 15th, 2021. After July 15th, 2021 please call 888-236-2427 for hotel reservations. Reference room block: Eastern District of Texas.