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Can I Submit a Filing by Fax?
No, the Clerk’s Office does not accept faxed filings.
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What Do I Do in an Emergency if I Can’t File a Document Electronically Using the Court’s ECF System?
The Northern District has detailed instructions for how to handle emergencies. Such instructions are located here.
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Is it True that there is a Judge in the Northern District of Texas that Does Not Allow Electronic Filing?
Yes, Judge McBryde does not allow electronic filing.
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How Long Do I Have to Register as an ECF User Once I Enter an Appearance?
Generally, 14 days: “Unless excused for cause, an attorney—other than a prisoner pro se party— must register as an ECF user within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case, following the registration procedures set forth in … Continue reading
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Is Electronic Filing Required?
Generally, yes: “Unless the presiding judge otherwise directs, an attorney—other than a prisoner pro se party—must file any pleading (except a complaint), motion, or other paper by electronic means, subject to the restrictions and requirements of the ECF Administrative Procedures … Continue reading
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Do I Have To Serve Filings on Opposing Counsel?
Not if you use the Court’s ECF system and opposing counsel is a registered user of ECF: “Delivery of the notice of electronic filing that is automatically generated by ECF constitutes service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(b)(2)(E) on each … Continue reading
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Northern District of Texas Seeks New Abilene Magistrate Judge
The Northern District of Texas recently issued a notice that it is seeking applicants to fill a full-time magistrate judge position in Abilene (serving the Abilene and San Angelo divisions). The notice is available here. The application form will be … Continue reading
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Magistrate Judge Kaplan Issues Costs Decision in Patent Infringement Case
On November 10, 2010, Magistrate Judge Kaplan set forth his findings and recommendations in Fast Memory Erase v. Intel, a patent infringement lawsuit pending in the Northern District of Texas (pdf copy of the decision located here). This is an … Continue reading
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Diego’s Burritos Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas
On November 19, 2010, Diego’s Burritos filed a lawsuit against Christian Taylor Gomez d/b/a Diego’s in the Northern District of Texas (pdf copy of the complaint located here). Diego’s Burritos claims that Gomez has infringed its Diego’s Burritos trademark by … Continue reading
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Judge Lindsay Warns Litigants to Cite Binding Precedent
On November 16, 2010, Judge Lindsay issued an opinion in Federal National Mortgage Association v. Elliot (pdf copy of opinion here). The opinion concerned plaintiff’s motion to remand to state court. None of the defendants filed a response. Finding that … Continue reading
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