Monthly Archives: June 2016

Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Federal Circuit’s Enhanced Damages Standard For Patent Infringement

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Steven Callahan

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

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Steven Callahan

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)

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Steven Callahan

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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