Facebook v. Power Ventures - Judge Fogel Recuses
Facebook has been locked in an interesting battle with Power Networks over Power's alleged unauthorized access to Facebook's network. There have been a slew of motions filed, following Judge Fogel's denial of Power's Motion to Dismiss and dismissal of Power's counterclaims (without prejudice).
I'll take a look at the motions later, but one thing that was interesting was the Judge Fogel recused himself. (Access the Recusal Order here. The reasons were stated at a hearing but not in the order.) Does this mean one of Facebook's lawyers accidentally "friended" Judge Fogel? Probably not. It could be anything from a tenuous investment relationship to a relationship one of Judge Fogel's family members has with Facebook. Maybe one of his kids got a job there or something? I'm curious to know, but I wouldn't make too much of it.
Judge Fogel took a somewhat Facebook-favorable view of the case. I'm curious as to what Judge Ware (who the case is now assigned to) will do. According to Judge Ware's Wikipedia page, he's heard a bunch of internet cases, but then again, I would think all N.D. Cal. judges have.
I'll take a look at the motions later, but one thing that was interesting was the Judge Fogel recused himself. (Access the Recusal Order here. The reasons were stated at a hearing but not in the order.) Does this mean one of Facebook's lawyers accidentally "friended" Judge Fogel? Probably not. It could be anything from a tenuous investment relationship to a relationship one of Judge Fogel's family members has with Facebook. Maybe one of his kids got a job there or something? I'm curious to know, but I wouldn't make too much of it.
Judge Fogel took a somewhat Facebook-favorable view of the case. I'm curious as to what Judge Ware (who the case is now assigned to) will do. According to Judge Ware's Wikipedia page, he's heard a bunch of internet cases, but then again, I would think all N.D. Cal. judges have.
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