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Intel Scores Legal Victory: Jury Confirms Fortress Investment Group’s Control Over VLSI, Sparking Potential $3 Billion Patent Reimbursement

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AUSTIN, Texas — Intel has persuaded a jury that Fortress Investment Group controls VLSI Technology, a ruling that could significantly impact Intel’s financial obligations linked to allegations of patent infringement by VLSI. This decision could potentially reverse Intel’s previous payments exceeding $3 billion to VLSI related to these patent disputes. The heart of the contention lies in a licensing agreement Intel established with Finjan in 2012, which Intel claims should also extend to VLSI due to Fortress’s control over both entities. Intel argues that the agreement, which covers patents held by Finjan and other associated … Read more

DHS Calls Out Mid-Hudson Counties as “Sanctuary Jurisdictions,” Local Leaders Push Back Against Claims

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WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security has identified several Mid-Hudson counties and municipalities as sanctuary jurisdictions, claiming they obstruct federal immigration enforcement. Such designations are based on the assertion that these areas compromise public safety by shielding undocumented immigrants from legal consequences. In a statement, DHS characterized sanctuary jurisdictions as “deliberately and shamefully” hindering the enforcement of immigration laws, implying that these actions put American communities at greater risk. The agency labeled counties such as Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester as non-compliant with federal directives, a claim that local officials contest. … Read more

Dulquer Salmaan Shines at Telangana State Film Awards, Claims Jury Award for His Touching Role in Lucky Baskhar

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Hyderabad, India — Dulquer Salmaan achieved remarkable recognition at the Telangana State Film Awards, popularly known as the Gaddar Awards, by winning the coveted Jury Award for his outstanding performance in Lucky Baskhar. This award signifies not just a personal triumph for the actor, but also a resounding affirmation of his dedication to the art of storytelling and his multifaceted approach to acting. In Lucky Baskhar, Dulquer plays an ordinary bank employee whose life takes unexpected twists, requiring a nuanced portrayal filled with restraint and depth. His performance has been celebrated for capturing the character’s … Read more

Former Penn State Star Isaiah Humphries Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Ahead of Civil Trial

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A former Penn State football player has resolved his sexual harassment lawsuit stemming from locker room incidents with an undisclosed settlement. Isaiah Humphries, who filed the suit against his former teammate Damion Barber, dismissed the case in U.S. Middle District Court. The dismissal was documented in a notice filed Friday, and Judge Matthew W. Brann later confirmed that the settlement was conditional on Barber making a payment to Humphries. Details of the agreement have not been made public, but Humphries’ attorney, Steven F. Marino, noted the settlement parallels a tentative deal reached … Read more