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).
Judge Amos L. Mazzant III
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Trade Secret Misappropriation Damages Retrial
Judge Mazzant resolved the disgorgement issues in this case and directed the parties to submit a final judgment.
Verdict in Product Liability Case
A Sherman jury in Judge Mazzant’s court found for the plaintiff in a case over space heaters.
Class certification granted
This order provides analysis of standing at the class cert stage, and the interplay between standing and the rule’s requirements.
Amending Pleadings
This order applies the relevant standards to a request to amend the pleadings to add additional patents to the case.
“The jury verdict should remain unbothered”
Judge Mazzant affirmed the jury’s $150 million verdict in this trade secret case.
Motion to Compel Class Member, Law Firm & Litigation Funding Documents Denied
This order provides a good source for the relevant standards applicable to motions to compel in this area.
Fifth Circuit Weighs in on Confidentiality of Documents on EDTX Mandamus
The Fifth Circuit resolved a mandamus petition on whether documents ordered produced in an EDTX case were protected by the attorney-client privilege.
One less thing for the trial bag …
The prior standing order establishing various precautions, including requiring masks, in the Sherman Division courthouses has been vacated. Masking is now optional. (You should still bring your O’Connor’s, though).
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.