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Texas Lawyer

Irell and Wilmer Go Door to Door in Waco Patent Trial

Once Intel's attorneys opened the door to an expert witness' previous work with Irell & Manella, it led to fireworks over their $250 million successes and a Federal Circuit failure.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

How Morgan Chu Is 'Spoon-Feeding' a Billion-Dollar Damages Case to Jurors

The Irell & Manella partner told a Western District of Texas jury Monday that "nearly a billion" Intel processors infringe his client's two patents. But he hasn't given jurors a number, yet. Wilmer's William Lee said the right number is zero for VLSI's "imaginary products."
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Drones Are an Urban Conundrum, says Austin Aviation Attorney

When it comes to hashing out drone law, Mike Slack, the managing partner & cofounder of Slack Davis Singer, says he doubts the FAA and cities have had any serious discussions.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

New Applications for Drones Could Mean Big Changes to Drone Laws

There's really not that much legal work concerning drone laws, but that could change, says David T. Norton, a partner and head of the aviation practice at Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton LLP.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Citing COVID Variants, Apple, Intel Make 1 Last Pitch for Patent Trial Postponements

Apple is arguing to Judge Robert Schroeder and Intel to Judge Alan Albright that the imminent widespread availability of vaccines favors delay till spring or summer of high-stakes showdowns.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

All Eyes on Albright: Elite Lawyers Descend on Waco for This Judge's 2nd Patent Trial

Millions of dollars—maybe even a billion—are on the line in Fortress-Intel showdown, as Albright ups courtroom safety precautions and lawyers from all over the country try to get a fix on patent trials in the most popular new venue.
10 minute read

The Recorder

Virtual Patent Jury Trial Opens in Seattle Federal Court

An infringement case over the once popular but now discontinued Steam video game controller pits Manatt, Phelps & Phillips against Shook, Hardy & Bacon in an all-remote format.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Federal Circuit Won't Block Albright From February Patent Showdown

COVID or no COVID, Fortress Investment Group and Irell & Manella can proceed to a jury trial against Intel in the Waco Division of the Western District.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Albright Postpones Patent Jury Trial—but Only for One Month

The Western District of Texas judge invited Intel to return to the Federal Circuit for further clarification on intra-division transfers when one courthouse is closed for COVID-19.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Intel and Apple Have a Chicken-and-Egg Problem With Patent Antitrust Suit

The tech giants told U.S. District Judge Edward Chen that if it weren't for protective orders in other cases, they could get more specific about how Fortress Investment Group is abusing its market power to make exorbitant demands. Fortress says they'll have to allege more specific facts before they can get around the protective order.
5 minute read

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