Pro Hac Vice Antics, You Say? What are pro hac vice antics? Why, I'm so glad you asked that! Because that's what happens when lawyers try for pro hac vice, don't get it, and then try again. So, if at first you don't succeed ... etc.... Wait a Minute. Are There No Lawyers in California?…
Axanar Proposed Jury Instructions Jury instructions, also known as the judge's charge to the jury, consist of information about relevant laws to guide deliberations. In addition, the judge will define terms and define the standard of proof. Because the Axanar case is a civil matter, the standard of proof is a preponderance of the evidence.…
Axanar Orders on Motions in Limine to Exclude Evidence Judge Klausner has issued Axanar Orders on the various motions in limine and we have the tentative order (which may change). Judge Klausner's Axanar Orders on Motions in Limine to Exclude Evidence First of all, recognize this could change. Therefore, we will keep you informed if…
Axanar Motion Objections The Axanar Motion Objections (to the various Motions in Limine by both parties) have arrived. Fortunately, even though there are a lot of documents, they mostly do not require a lot of analysis. Because we have all read these arguments already. Hence I will not comment much, unless it is something truly of…
Axanar Summary Judgment Motion Rulings Axanar Summary Judgment Motion Rulings plus the Language Creation Society's response regarding their petition to file an amicus and even the parties' expert witness information – we've got all of that! So a lot has happened and we've got it for you. And I will start with the summary judgment rulings…
Suess v. Gerrold, et al – Getting the Ball Rolling We get the ball rolling with the Dr. Seuss Enterprises vs. David Gerrold, et al case. Because a number of new filings start the case in earnest right before the 2016 holidays. First of all, these documents are a matter of public record and I have…
Various Axanar Pretrial Filings So, various Axanar Pretrial Filings are in my hot little hands and now they'll be in yours. First of all, yeah, I realize how generic this title is, but the fact of the matter is that there's really no better way to put it. Because we have a hodgepodge of memoranda…
Axanar Defense Motions in Limine I have the Axanar Defense Motions in Limine. As I have stated before, these documents are lengthy and numerous. I will try to keep my analyses brief. As always, I have paid for these documents; they are a matter of public record. All members of the public (e. g. you…
Axanar Plaintiffs Motions in Limine I have the Axanar Plaintiffs Motions in Limine. As has been the case all along, these documents are long and numerous. I will endeavor to keep my analysis brief as I've already slain many pixels regarding this matter. As always, I have paid for these documents, which are a matter of…
Defense Application for Leave to File Document under Seal We have the defense application for leave to file a document under seal (related to their motion for summary judgment). Because these documents are a matter of public record, and I have paid for them, I offer them to you freely. Furthermore, in case you have…
