Author Archives: Steven Callahan

Fifth Circuit Appellate Rule Change

Effective December 1, 2013, the Fifth Circuit adopted rule changes, and certain Appellate Rules were amended. This document explains the changes, which relate to, among other things, record citations.

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CCRG Interviews Trey Branham, Plaintiffs’ Attorney In Parker v. ABC Debt Relief FLSA Trial

As litigators know, the vast majority of cases do not make it to trial. The parties either reach a settlement, or the Court disposes of the case on a motion to dismiss or at summary judgment. Parker v. ABC Debt … Continue reading

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New Patent Cases Filed In Northern District of Texas

In recent weeks, there have been a number of new patent infringement lawsuits filed in the Northern District of Texas, including: BlackBerry v. Cypress Semiconductor (complaint available here). Claiming that it “turns to the courts only reluctantly,” BlackBerry accuses Cypress … Continue reading

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Mark Cuban Cleared Of Insider Trading By Northern District of Texas Jury

As has been widely reported (see here for example), Mark Cuban was cleared this week of insider trading by a jury in the Northern District of Texas. The SEC brought the case five years ago, and the case was tried … Continue reading

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Notice of Appeal Filing Fee To Increase

As noted on the Northern District of Texas’ website yesterday (see here), on December 1, 2013, the fee for filing a Notice of Appeal will increase to $500.

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Cinsay Sues New Antics for Patent Infringement In Northern District of Texas

On October 16, 2013, Cinsay hit New Antics with a patent infringement lawsuit (complaint available here). Cinsay claims that New Antics infringes U.S. Patent No. 8,533,753 and 8,549,555 through the sale of “Defendant’s products or services associated with interactive videos, … Continue reading

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Mobile Enhancement Solutions Sues Nokia For Patent Infringement In Northern District of Texas

On October 1, 2013, Mobile Enhancement Solutions filed its patent infringement lawsuit (complaint available here) against Nokia. MES claims Nokia infringes U.S. Patent No. 6,415,325, entitled “Transmission System with Improved Synchronization,” through the sale of Nokia’s phones.

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Matson Inc. Sues Cowboy Containments For Patent Infringement

On September 30, 2013, Matson filed a lawsuit (complaint available here) in the Northern District of Texas claiming that Cowboy Containments infringes United States Patent No. 8,479,946, entitled “Portable Drip Containment Device Apparatus and Method.” Matson claims Cowboy’s “VMatz” product … Continue reading

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Notice Regarding Government Shutdown

The Northern District of Texas has posted the following Public Notice on its website: In the event of a government shutdown on October 1, 2013, the federal district court will remain open for business as usual for approximately ten business … Continue reading

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Galderma Hits Perrigo With ANDA Patent Infringement Lawsuit

On September 27, 2013, Galderma filed a patent infringement lawsuit (Complaint available here) in the Northern District of Texas. In its Complaint, Galderma alleges that Perrigo infringes eight Galderma patents by submitting ANDA No. 205033, for “for approval to make, … Continue reading

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