Motion For Leave To Amend Invalidity Contentions
The defendant sought leave to supplement its invalidity contentions.
Judges
Dismissals Under FRCP 41
Judge Jordan previously struck the plaintiff’s notice of partial voluntary dismissal under FRCP 41(a) as improper, but denied this request for a broader dismissal.
Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue
BMW sought dismissal on improper venue grounds, arguing that local BMW dealerships were not its agents.
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?
Dismissal With Prejudice
The issue here is whether the customer defendant’s affirmative defenses would be dismissed with or without prejudice following settlement of the action against the manufacturer.
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.
Preliminary Constructions Spread
Some judges provide these because they believe it helps focus claim constructions hearings. Add one more to the list (at least partially).
Motions To Compel Granted; $25,000 In Fees
This order resolved six motions to compel by the plaintiff and two motions to compel by the defendant.
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.