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Northern District of Texas Selects New Magistrate Judge
On July 19, 2016, the Northern District of Texas announced that D. Gordon Bryant, Jr. has been selected as the Northern District’s newest magistrate judge (news release available here). Mr. Bryant has a B.B.A., with honors, from Baylor University and … Continue reading
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Supreme Court Upholds “Broadest Reasonable Construction” Standard in Inter Partes Reviews
On June 20, 2016, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Cuozzo Speed Technologies, LLC v. Lee (available here). The decision had two notable holdings. First, the Supreme Court held that the Patent Office could properly implement its regulation that, … Continue reading
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Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act Now In Effect
Effective May 11, 2016, the United States enacted the Defend Trade Secrets Act, which provided, for the first time, a federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. Notable provisions of the Act include those: Providing for a private civil … Continue reading
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Make Sure to Follow The Local Rules Or Risk Having Your Motion Denied
I recently came across an interesting Order from Senior Judge Sam Cummings in Medshare Technologies, Inc. v. Commonwealth Capital Corp. (available here). Defendants filed a Motion to Strike, for More Definite Statement, and Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State … Continue reading
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Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Federal Circuit’s Enhanced Damages Standard For Patent Infringement
On June 13, 2016, the Supreme Court issued its unanimous opinion in Halo Electronics v. Pulse Electronics (available here). Halo rejected the Federal Circuit’s Seagate test for enhanced damages. The Patent Act specifies that, in cases of infringement, “the court … Continue reading
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New Local Rules To Become Effective September 1, 2016
On June 7, 2016, the Northern District of Texas entered Special Order No. 2-87 (available here), which amends Local Rule 5.4 and adopts Local Rule 7.5. The amended Local Rule 5.4 provides that “[a] prisoner application, motion, or petition filed under 28 … Continue reading
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Annual Judicial Appreciation Luncheon (June 23, 2016)
The Federal Bar Association and the Judicial Committee of the Dallas Bar are sponsoring the annual Judiciary Appreciation Luncheon. The Luncheon will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at the Belo Mansion’s Pavilion from noon until 1:30 p.m. The Luncheon … Continue reading
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New Northern District Magistrate Judge Selected
Hal Roberts Ray Jr. will succeed Magistrate Judge Roach as Wichita Falls’ Magistrate Judge. As reported by the Witchita Falls Times Record News: Ray has law degrees from the University of Texas and the University of London. He clerked for U.S. … Continue reading
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Judge Lynn To Become New Chief Judge Of The Northern District of Texas
With Chief Judge Solis’ retirement, Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn will become the Northern District of Texas’ Chief Judge, effective May 1, 2016. Congratulations Chief Judge Lynn!
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New Federal Rules
On December 1, 2015, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were amended (the amendments are here and a redline showing the changes from the prior version of the Rules is here). Here’s a quick summary of what I believe to … Continue reading
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