Author Archives: Steven Callahan

Judge Lynn Denies Motion to Stay Case Pending Ex Parte Reexamination

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Steven Callahan

On December 18, 2015, Judge Lynn entered an Order (available here) rejecting the defendant’s request to stay the case pending resolution of its ex parte reexamination petitions for six of the eight patents-in-suit. The Court noted that the parties were … Continue reading →

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What’s A Reasonable Hourly Rate For A Copyright Litigator? Hint: Not $595/Hour According To Judge Boyle

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Steven Callahan

On January 14, 2016, Judge Boyle issued an Order (available here) in Spear Marketing v.  BancorpSouth Bank ruling on the prevailing defendants’ requests for attorney’s fees. The Court found that the defendants were entitled to attorney’s fees under the Texas … Continue reading →

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Judge McBryde Tosses Purported Class Action Against Texas Wesleyan and Texas A&M

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Steven Callahan

On January 14, 2016, Judge McBryde entered an Order (available here) that dismissed the first amended complaint filed by plaintiffs in a purported class action lawsuit against Texas Wesleyan and Texas A&M. Plaintiffs, graduates of Texas Wesleyan School of Law, … Continue reading →

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Federal Civil Practice Seminar To Be Held On January 20, 2016 at the Belo

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Steven Callahan

The 30th Annual Federal Civil Practice Seminar (“What Every Lawyer Should Know Before Entering Federal Court”) will be held this Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at the Belo. It should be a great event. The keynote speaker is Judge Kenneth Starr, … Continue reading →

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Northern District Implements Two Modifications Affecting The Electronic Record on Appeal

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Steven Callahan

The Clerk of the Northern District of Texas recently announced that, “[u]nder the direction of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Northern District of Texas has implemented two key modifications that will impact the electronic record on appeal.” Specifically, with … Continue reading →

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Judge Godbey Rejects Texas’ Temporary Restraining Order Application Seeking To Prohibit Syrian Refugees From Being Settled In Texas

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Steven Callahan

Yesterday, Judge Godbey issued an Order (available here) that rejected Texas’ application for a temporary restraining order that sought to enjoin the United States government from resettling Syrian refugees due to arrive in Texas. The application was premised on the … Continue reading →

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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Ordered To Sit For Deposition in Zenimax Case

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Steven Callahan

On December 7, 2015, Magistrate Judge Stickney issued an Order (available here) resolving Facebook’s motion for a protective order, which sought to preclude Plaintiffs from deposing Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. Judge Stickney ultimately ruled that the plaintiffs could depose Zuckerberg … Continue reading →

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Magistrate Judge Tolliver Issues Order Denying Discovery Extension and Motion to Compel Based on Defendants’ Delay

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Steven Callahan

On December 4, 2015, Magistrate Judge Toliver issued an Order (available here) in the S-Line v. B2B Supply case. Defendants sought an extension of time to complete discovery and also an order compelling plaintiff to respond to discovery. The case … Continue reading →

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33 New Patent Cases

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Steven Callahan

Here’s a list of new patent cases filed in the Northern District of Texas recently: Advanced Media Networks v. AT&T (complaint available here) Varidesk LLC v. Brunswick Corp. (complaint available here) Texas LFP v. CiES (complaint available here) High Quality … Continue reading →

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Texas Sues Federal Government in Northern District of Texas To Prohibit Re-Settlement of Syrian Refugees

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Steven Callahan

Yesterday, Texas sued the United States (complaint available here) in the Northern District of Texas. The lawsuit notes that, on November 19, 2015, Texas wrote the United States asking that it advise Texas whether it intended to resettle Syrian refugees … Continue reading →

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