The Western District of Texas’ chief judge has introduced a new procedural requirement that complicates the process for parties aiming to have their patent cases adjudicated by U.S. District Judge Alan Albright. The chief judge’s decision involves a refusal to automatically link related litigation cases, a move that could significantly impact case assignments within the court. For more details on this development, this Law360 article delves deeper into the implications for legal professionals and corporations involved in patent disputes.