Monthly Archives: February 2018

Magistrate Judge Ramirez Rules that Audio/Visual Costs are Not Recoverable Without Pre-Authorization

On January 30, 2018, Magistrate Judge Ramirez issued a ruling in Jean Melchior v. Hilite International, Inc. (available here). At trial, Melchior prevailed on its patent-infringement claim, but the Federal Circuit later vacated the judgment. Hilite then submitted its bill … Continue reading

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Judge Godbey Strikes Deposition in Twitter Case: Party May Not “Moot” a Motion for a Protective Order By Unilaterally Proceeding With the Contested Conduct

On December 12, 2017, Judge Godbey entered an order (available here) in Youtoo v. Twitter striking a deposition taken by Youtoo. In the case, Youtoo noticed a deposition, and Twitter filed a motion for a protective order within the three … Continue reading

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