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| 12/31/2009 | Amicus Curiae Letter Received | |
Amicus letter (12) filed on behalf of Int'l Assoc. of Geophysical Contractors. Submitted by Gerard A. Desrochers, SB # 5776770, 3771 Westerman, Houston, TX 77005.
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| 12/18/2008 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed | Filing granted |
Pet's m/e/t to file petition for review granted. Petition for review due 1/20/09.
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| 12/17/2008 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed | |
Unopposed m/e/t to file pet/rev. On behalf of TGS-Nopec Geophysical Company. (3)
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| 12/14/2009 | Reply Brief | |
Petitioner's reply brief on the merits. On behalf of TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company d/b/a TGS-NOPEC Corp. (orig & 11)
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| 12/04/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time disposed. | Filing granted |
M/e/t to file pet's reply bom is granted. Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, December 14, 2009. further reqs will be disfavored. mailbox rule dna.
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| 12/03/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed | |
Pet's unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits. On behalf of TGS-NOPEC.
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| 11/20/2009 | Brief on the Merits | |
Respondent's brief on the merits. Filed on behalf of Susan Combs, et al. (orig & 11)
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| 11/13/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time disposed. | Filing granted |
4th M/e/t to file resp's bom is granted. Resp's br is due n/l/t 3pm, November 20, 2009. Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, December 7, 2009. NO FURTHER REQS WILL BE CONSIDERED. MAILBOX RULE DNA.
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| 11/12/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed | |
Unopposed m/e/t to file resps' brief on the merits. On behalf of Susan Combs, et al. (12)
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| 11/12/2009 | Call received | |
Mr. Van Oort called to say that he would be filing an MET asking for 4 additional days to file his BOM.
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| 10/27/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time disposed. | Filing granted |
3rd m/e/t to file resp bom is granted. Response brief is due n/l/t 3pm, November 16, 2009. Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, December 1, 2009. NO FURTHER REQS WILL BE CONSIDERED. MAILBOX RULE DNA.
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| 10/23/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed | |
Unopposed m/e/t to file resps' brief on the merits. On behalf of Susan Combs, et al. (12)
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| 10/02/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time disposed. | Filing granted |
2nd M/e/t to file resp's bom is granted. Resp br is due n/l/t 3pm, October 30, 2009. Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, November 16, 2009. no further reqs will be considered. mailbox rule dna.
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| 10/01/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed | |
RSP's unopposed motion for extension of time to file brief (12) filed on behalf of Susan Combs.
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| 09/09/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time disposed. | Filing granted |
M/e/t to file resp's bom is granted. Resp's br is due n/l/t 3pm, October 15, 2009. Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, October 30, 2009. FURTHER REQS WILL BE DISFAVORED. MAILBOX RULE DNA.
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| 09/08/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed | |
RSP's unopposed motion for extension of time to file brief (3) filed on behalf of Susan Combs, et al.
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| 08/27/2009 | Amended Brief filed | |
TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company 1st amended brief on the merits (orig & 13)
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| 08/26/2009 | Brief on the Merits | |
PET's brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Co.
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| 08/06/2010 | Amicus Curiae Letter Received | |
Supplemental amicus letter (12) received on behalf of Westerngeco LLC. Submitted by Thomas Phillips, 98 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 1500, Austin, TX, 78701, Tel. 512-322-2500.
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| 07/23/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time disposed. | Filing granted |
M/e/t to file pet's bom is granted. Pet's br is due n/l/t 3pm, August 26, 2009. Resp br is due n/l/t 3pm, September 15, 2009. Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, September 30, 2009. further reqs will be disfavored. mailbox rule dna.
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| 07/22/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed | |
Unopposed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of TGS-Nopec Geophysical Company. (3)
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| 07/14/2011 | Case Stored | |
G02 Row 19 E-4 (3 vols)
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| 07/13/2011 | Mandate issued | |
Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
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| 06/30/2009 | Case Record Filed | |
Inventory in main remarks
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| 06/29/2009 | Record Requested in Case | |
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| 06/26/2009 | Brief on the Merits Ordered | |
Brief on the merits requested: Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 7/27/09; Rsp br due 8/17/09; Reply br due 9/1/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
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| 06/11/2009 | Reply to Response | |
Reply to response to pet/rev. On behalf of TGS-Nopec Geophysical, et al.
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| 06/09/2010 | Amicus Curiae Brief received | |
Amicus curiae brief incorporated with pet's post-submission brief on behalf of WesternGeco LLC, submitted by Mr. Thomas R. Phillips, Baker Botts LLP, 98 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 1500, Austin, TX. 78701 Phone (512) 322-2500, Fax (512) 322-2501. (orig & 10)
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| 06/09/2010 | Post submission brief filed | |
Post-submission brief filed on behalf of TGS-Nopec Geophysical Co. incorporated with amicus brief for WesternGeco LLC. (orig & 10)
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| 06/05/2009 | Amicus Curiae Brief received | |
Amicus curiae brief on behalf of Westerngeco LLC, submitted by Thomas R. Phillips, Baker Botts L.L.P., 98 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 1500, Austin, TX 78701 (Phone) (512) 322-2500, (Fax) (512) 322-2501. (orig & 11)
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| 05/27/2011 | Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record | Issued |
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| 05/27/2011 | Opinion issued | Court of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court |
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| 05/27/2009 | Response to Petition | |
Response to pet/review filed on behalf of Susan Combs, et al. (orig & 11)
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| 04/17/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time disposed. | Filing granted |
M/e/t to file resp to pet/rev is granted. Resp is due n/l/t 3pm, May 27, 2009. Mailbox Rule dna. Further reqs will be disfavored.
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| 04/16/2009 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Response | |
RSP's unopposed motion for extension of time to file response (3) filed on behalf of Susan Combs.
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| 04/15/2010 | Oral argument | |
argued on behalf of petitioner by James T. McBride; argued on behalf of amicus by Thomas R. Phillips and Renn G. Neilson; argued on behalf of respondents by Kevin D. Van Oort; Time allotted: 10/20/10 minutes
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| 04/15/2010 | Exhibits in case/cause filed | |
Supplemental benchbook with exhibits filed on behalf of petitioner, TGS-Nopec Corp. and amicus curiae, WesternGeco LLC (orig & 11)
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| 04/14/2010 | Exhibits in case/cause filed | |
Petitioner's and Amicus Curiae's benchbook with exhibits filed on behalf of TGS-Nopec Geophysical & WesternGeco LLC. (orig & 11)
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| 04/12/2010 | Notice of Appearance | |
Renn Neilson, signatory on the brief of amicus curiae for WesternGeco LLC dated June 5, 2009, hereby gives notice that he will appear to sit at counsel table pursuant to order dated April 1 2010. (orig & 3)
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| 04/07/2010 | Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received | |
Oral argument submission form submitted by AMC atty Thomas R. Phillips of Baker Botts in Austin
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| 04/07/2010 | Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received | |
Oral argument submission form submitted by pet atty James T. McBride of Jackson Walker of Houston
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| 04/01/2010 | Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks. | Filing granted |
Unopposed motion to split argument time granted
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| 04/01/2010 | Motion to Argue disposed | Filing granted |
Unopposed motion to allow argument by Amicus WesternGeco LLC granted
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| 03/31/2009 | Letter Received | |
From Baker & Botts on behalf of their client, Schlumberger Technology Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary Westerngeco, LLC notifying the Court that they intend to file an amicus curiae brief within a week of the response requested by the Court, currently due by April 27, 2009. This letter supersedes the letter of 3/26/09. (orig & 4)
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| 03/27/2009 | Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response | |
Requested response to petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 4/27/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
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| 03/26/2009 | Letter Received | |
Letter from Baker & Botts informing the Court that they will be filing an amicus curiae brief on behalf of their client, Schlumberger Technology Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiary Westerngeco LLC, in support of pet/review on or before April 10, 2009, unless the Court requires that it be filed soner. (orig & 4)
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| 03/24/2010 | Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received | |
OA submission form submitted by rsp atty Kevin D. Van Oort of Office of the Attorney General of Austin
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| 03/23/2010 | Phone call from Clerk's Office | |
to Mr. McBride. RE: to request add'l $10 filing fee for his mo to split argument time. Left msg.
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| 03/23/2010 | Miscellaneous Motion | |
Unopposed motion to split argument time (incorporated w/motion to allow argument by Amicus WesternGeco LLC). On behalf of pet, TGS-Nopec Geophysical Co. and amc, WesternGeco LLC. (12)
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| 03/23/2010 | Motion to Argue filed | |
Unopposed motion to allow argument by Amicus WesternGeco LLC. (incorporated w/motion to split argument time). On behalf of pet, TGS-Nopec Geophysical Co. and amc, WesternGeco LLC. (12)
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| 03/13/2009 | Amicus Curiae Brief received | |
Amicus curiae brief filed on behalf of International Assoc. of Geophysical Contractors, submitted by Mr. Gerard A. Desrochers, 3771 Westerman, Houston, TX. 77005 (phone) (713) 819-9337, fax (503) 715-4084.
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| 03/12/2010 | Case set for oral argument | Case set for oral argument |
Set for OA on 04/15/10 @ 9 a.m.; time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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| 03/12/2010 | Petition for Review granted | |
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| 03/12/2010 | Petition for Review disposed | Filing granted |
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| 02/24/2009 | Case forwarded to Court | |
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| 02/18/2009 | Response Waiver filed | |
Response waiver filed on behalf of Susan Combs, Comptroller of Public Accounts (original only)
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| 01/21/2009 | Appendix Filed | |
attached to petition
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| 01/21/2009 | Petition for Review | |
PFR appendix attached (12) filed on behalf of TGS-NOpEC Geophysical Co.
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