Verdict in business dispute case in Tyler
A Tyler jury in Judge Jeremy Kernodle’s court found largely for the defendant in this case, after the parties dropped copyright infringement and other claims during the trial.
Judge Jeremy Kernodle
Tyler Jury Trial
Judge Kernodle just finished what I believe is Tyler’s first in-person trial of the year.
Motions “Seeking the Court’s Guidance” on Discovery Scheduling
Summary Judgment Granted in Part in Non-Compete Case
The enforceability of various “non-” provisions in a contract was at issue on these objections to a report & recommendation.
Tyler Dismissals
Two civil cases out of Tyler today, both resulting in dismissals.
Compelling Attendance at Mediation & Production of Documents
Several disputes concerning the plaintiff in this photo copyright case.
Carmack Claim Denied
No summary judgment on Carmack Claim for you.
Reconsideration?
Motions for reconsideration don’t have a high success rate, and this one is no exception.
No Live Testimony
The Court told the parties it didn’t want live testimony at the Markman hearing in this case and on reconsideration confirmed that position.
Stays Pending Reexam & Discovery Conduct
The court stayed this Tyler patent case pending the outcome of IPR and ex parte reexams, but the fact pattern and the stay analysis is worth reviewing.