The second round of Judges Ward and Everingham's status conferences in patent cases took place in Marshall today, and a good time was had by all. 33 cases received Markman hearing and trial dates, and one case announced settled (to a round of applause from the judges and a teary display of emotion by the law clerks). Ten of the 33 consented to trial before Judge Everingham, (to a teary display of emotion by Judge Ward)