Category Archives: N.D. Tex. News

Judge Means Grants American Airlines TRO Halting Union Election

On May 2, 2012, American Airlines (“American”) filed suit against the National Mediation Board (“NMB”), seeking to prohibit the NMB from holding an election to determine who shall represent American’s passenger service employees unless the NMB had a “showing of … Continue reading

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Jet Blue Captain Found Competent to Stand Trial

Last March, Jet Blue captain Clayton Osbon interfered with a flight en route to Las Vegas.  The plane was diverted to Amarillo, Texas, and Osbon was criminally charged in the Northern District of Texas with interfering with the duties of … Continue reading

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Northern District Of Texas Accepting Applications For Magistrate Judge Position

If you are interested in applying for a Magistrate Judge position in the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, you can access the application form here.  The deadline to apply is June 12, 2012.

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Annual Judiciary Appreciation Luncheon To Occur On Friday, June 15, 2012

Attorneys and support staff have been invited to attend the Annual Judiciary Appreciation Luncheon, which is sponsored by the Federal Bar Association and the Judiciary Committee of the Dallas Bar Association.  The Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, June 15, 2012, … Continue reading

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Magistrate Judge Kaplan to Step Down on August 31

We have it on good authority that Magistrate Judge Kaplan will step down from his position on August 31, 2012.  Judge Kaplan has a long history of judicial service, and we wish him well with his future endeavors.

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Judge Furgeson To Head University of North Texas Dallas College of the Law

Judge Furgeson of the Northern District of Texas has been selected to become Dean of the University of North Texas Dallas College of the Law.  According to the law.com article (available here), Judge Furgeson will remain on the bench for … Continue reading

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Patent Pilot Project Goes Into Effect On September 1, 2011; Judges Lynn, Godbey, And Kinkeade To Hear All Patent Cases

Chief Judge Fitzwater recently entered Special Order No. 3-287 (available here).  The Order states that, when a patent case is filed in or transferred to the Northern District of Texas on or after September 1, 2011, the case will be … Continue reading

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Public Notice Regarding The Reappointment Of Magistrate Judge Roach

Magistrate Judge Roach’s current term expires on March 31, 2012.  The Northern District of Texas has issued a public notice (available here) regarding Judge Roach’s reappointment.  Written comments from members of the bar or the public regarding reappointment should be … Continue reading

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Northern District of Texas Judges To Hold CLE Discussing the Implementation of the Patent Pilot Program

The IP Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association has announced that, on July 26, 2011, Judges Lynn, Godbey, and Kinkeade will hold a lunch-time CLE at the Belo to discuss the Northern District of Texas’ Patent Pilot Program and … Continue reading

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President Obama Nominates Sarah Saldana to Become the Next United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas

It was announced yesterday that President Obama has nominated Sara Saldana to become the next United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.  Ms. Saldana presently heads the public corruption unit of the United States Attorney’s Office of the … Continue reading

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