Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 412: Listen and Learn -- Motions for Summary Judgment
What Litigants Need to Know about Summary Judgment
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Hillman, J. (sitting by designation) Defendant’s motion to dismiss inequitable conduct counterclaim is granted. The counterclaim is dismissed as moot. Oral argument took place on March 29, 2016....more
Andrews, J. Three motions to strike and one motion to preclude untimely evidence from trial are granted in part, denied in part, and dismissed as moot in part. The court has ruled in plaintiffs’ favor for each issue...more
Andrews, J. Defendant Micron’s motion for summary judgment of non-infringement is granted in part and denied in part; for invalidity is denied; for no indirect infringement is granted in part and denied in part. Plaintiffs’...more
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