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).
COVID-19
Sherman audio & juror mask votes
Back in Sherman for a two week trial, and the courtroom audio is spectacular.
Waco Patent Trial Procedures v. 2.x
As two more Smith boys graduate, Judge Albright puts out trial procedures for another case picking a jury this morning in Waco.
Second Trial’s The Charm
Last November a breakout of COVID-19 in the Sherman courthouse derailed this case. Not this time – and it is the second $150-175 million verdict in Sherman in two weeks.
Motion to Stay Pending Ex Parte Review & Motion to Continue Because COVID
Yes, I mean ex parte review – both IPR-based stay motions were denied last year.
Marshall Patent Trial Scheduling
Another patent trial started yesterday in Marshall, and other spring patent cases saw changes in their trial settings.
Continuances And The March-May Marshall Patent Docket
This order gives some insight into the upcoming patent trials in Marshall this spring when Judge Hall’s azaleas are blooming.
Judge Albright COVID Trial Protocols
Let’s talk COVID protocols for next week’s VLSI trial.
Sherman COVID case reset
I hate to call it that, but you know which case I’m referring to, at least.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Intel
The VLSI v. Intel trial is back on in Waco, and the parties have been given a new trial date.