Monthly Archives: September 2012

Northern District of Texas Updates Local Rules Dealing With Local Counsel Today

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Steven Callahan

Today, revisions to the Local Rules went into effect. (Revisions available here).  Specifically, the revisions affect LR 83.10, dealing with the requirement to obtain local counsel.  The new amendment generally requires local counsel in all cases where an attorney appearing in … Continue reading →

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Judge Lindsay Tosses False Claims Act Qui Tam Case Against L-3 Communications

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Steven Callahan

On August 24, 2012, Judge Lindsay issued a decision (available here) in Phillips v. L-3 Communications. In the case, Phillips (a former employee of L-3) filed a qui tam false claims act lawsuit against L-3, accusing L-3 of violating the … Continue reading →

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Federal Circuit Changes Inducement Law in En Banc Akamai Decision

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Steven Callahan

On August 31, 2012, the Federal Circuit issued its much anticipated en banc decision in Akamai v. Limelight (decision available here). In a 6-5 decision, the Federal Circuit overruled its 2007 BMC decision, and charted a new course for inducement … Continue reading →

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Federal Circuit’s LaserDynamics Decision Reigns in Patent Infringement Damages (Yet Again)

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Steven Callahan

On August 30, 2012, the Federal Circuit issued its decision in LaserDynamics v. Quanta (available here). In LaserDynamics, the Federal Circuit reversed the district court on several grounds, and remanded for a third trial. There were three notable aspects to … Continue reading →

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