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).
Judges
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.
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).
Summary Judgment Sought on Res Judicata Grounds
Defendants sought summary judgment of infringement based on proceedings in a prior case.
Defense Verdict in Copyright Case
Activision scored a win in a case over a character in its Call of Duty game.
Defense verdict x 2 in Marshall patent case
A Marshall jury found the claims both not infringed and invalid.
Optis Apple Damages Retrial Set
The court resolved the disputes over the case schedule and set the damages retrial for August 2, 2021.
RICO / Medical Negligence Verdict in Sherman
Congratulations are in order to my cocounsel John Burkhead and Tim Newsom of the Law Offices of Frank Branson and Sherman lawyer Becca Skupin for yesterday’s $1.979 million verdict in a RICO / med mal case in Judge Amos Mazzant’s court in Sherman.