Rigby update – Judge Senter’s latest order and the “new kid on the block” files first motion

A “Joe Friday-just the facts, mam” update on the two items posted since the round of briefs on the dispositive motions in ex rel Rigsby v State Farm.

First, Judge Senter’s Order:

If the United States files no objection on or before January 17, 2009, the Relators’ motions…to dismiss this action as to Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc., Jade Engineering, Exponent, Inc., and Structures Group will be GRANTED. Signed by Senior Judge L. T. Senter, Jr, on 11/14/2008 (kbo) (Entered: 11/17/2008)

Second, the Joinder filed by Robert Gholson who recently filed an appearance to represent Forensic Analysis Engineering Corporation:  Gholson, interestingly, devotes 20% of his practice to intellectual property law, and his firm’s practice areas have a great deal of relevance to other aspects of the case as well. Continue reading “Rigby update – Judge Senter’s latest order and the “new kid on the block” files first motion”