Category Archives: Magistrate Judge Ramirez

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

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Steven Callahan

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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Former Dallas Cowboy Deion Sanders Sanctioned, Ordered To Show Cause in N.D. Tex. Qui Tam Case

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Steven Callahan

On August 11, 2017, Magistrate Judge Ramirez sanctioned former Dallas Cowboys player Deion Sanders and ordered him to show cause in a qui tam case brought against Sanders. In the sanctions Order (available here), Judge Ramirez noted that Sanders failed … Continue reading →

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President Obama Nominates Three To Serve On The United States District Court For The Northern District of Texas

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Steven Callahan

Yesterday, President Obama nominated Northern District Magistrate Judges Frost and Ramirez to serve as U.S. District Court Judges for the Northern District of Texas. President Obama also nominated James Wesley Hendrix, of the United States’ Attorney’s Office, to serve as … Continue reading →

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Magistrate Judge Ramirez Issues Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation On Exceptional Case/Attorney’s Fees Motion

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Steven Callahan

In H-W Technology v. Overstock.com, defendant filed a motion for requesting exception case finding and an award of attorney’s fees. Judge Ramirez recommended the denial of this motion (decision available here). Judge Ramirez’s decision contains a good discussion of the … Continue reading →

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FBA to Host Annual Federal Civil Practice Seminar on January 26, 2015 at the Belo

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Steven Callahan

Each year, the Federal Bar Association hosts an annual Federal Civil Practice Seminar, an event that is definitely worth attending. This year’s seminar will be held on Monday, January 26, 2015, at the Belo. Speakers will include Judge Lindsay and … Continue reading →

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“Afternoon at the Courthouse” Program to be Held on Thursday, June 19, 2014

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Steven Callahan

On Thursday, June 19, 2014, the Dallas Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Dallas Association of Young Bankruptcy Lawyers will be sponsoring an “Afternoon at the Courthouse” program at the Federal Courthouse. The program will start at 2:00 … Continue reading →

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Magistrate Judge Ramirez Recommends Denial of Domino’s Motion to Transfer Venue

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Steven Callahan

On October 30, 2013, Magistrate Judge Ramirez issued Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation (available here) in the H-W Technology v. Domino’s Pizza case. Judge Ramirez recommended denying Domino’s motion to transfer venue, ruling that “[c]onsidering the interest of justice issue under … Continue reading →

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Magistrate Judge Ramirez Issues Claim Construction Findings in H-W Technology v. Overstock.com

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Steven Callahan

On August 30, 2013, Magistrate Judge Ramirez issued a claim construction recommendation (available here) in H-W Technology v. Overstock.com. Judge Ramirez construed two disputed terms from the patent-in-suit in a thorough claim construction opinion. Judge Ramirez’ findings were subsequently adopted … Continue reading →

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Magistrate Judge Ramirez Recommends that Summary Judgment of Invalidity Should be Rendered For Indefiniteness in H-W Technology Case

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Steven Callahan

On August 30, 2013, Magistrate Judge Ramirez issued an opinion (available here) in H-W Technology v. Overstock.com.  Overstock had moved for summary judgment, claiming that two claims of the patent-in-suit were allegedly invalid for indefiniteness. Judge Ramirez agreed. First, Judge … Continue reading →

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Free CLE Event With N.D. Tex. Judges — June 27, 2013

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Steven Callahan

The Northern District of Texas has announced that it is offering a free CLE event. Per the Court: All attorneys and support staff are cordially invited to attend the Annual Judiciary Appreciation Luncheon, sponsored by the Federal Bar Association and … Continue reading →

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