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Crown Castle Seeks Reversal in $32 Million Dish Network Dispute Over Unpaid Rent Claims

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Denver, Colorado – Telecom giant Crown Castle is currently appealing a Colorado Court of Appeals decision following a jury verdict that sided with Dish Network in a significant legal battle involving $32 million in allegedly unpaid rent for cell tower sites. The dispute centers on whether Dish Network failed to pay the required rent under their agreement, a claim that Crown Castle insists holds merit, particularly after a pretrial ruling they argue prejudicially influenced the jury’s decision. At the heart of this legal confrontation is Crown Castle’s assertion that Dish Network owes massive sums for … Read more

New York Strengthens Data Breach Laws: Governor Hochul Signs Bills Enhancing Privacy Protections and Notification Requirements

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has recently enacted new legislation that modifies the state’s data breach notification laws, introducing stringent requirements for how breaches must be reported and expanding the scope of information that qualifies as private. The changes are set to enhance consumer protections amid rising concerns over data security and privacy. Under the new laws signed by Gov. Hochul, businesses will face more specific timelines for notifying New York residents about data breaches. Prior to these amendments, the law mandated that notifications be made as promptly as possible and … Read more

Jury Rules on Daycare Property Dispute, Awards Plaintiff $57K in Breach of Contract Case

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Jefferson County, MO – A recent legal battle involving a daycare property ended with a jury award in Jefferson County Circuit Court. Plaintiff William Wunderlich had sued Giggle Buggs Child Care and Learning Center LLC, along with individuals Orson Guyton and Sandra Hatchell, for multiple claims including breach of lease and contract fraud. However, the award given was significantly less than Wunderlich had originally sought. In 2016, Wunderlich initiated the lawsuit alleging that the defendants failed to adhere to the terms of a property lease and a promissory note intended for property enhancements. Additional allegations … Read more

NY Architect Accused in Gilgo Beach Killings Seeks Separate Trials for Each Victim

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New York-based architect embroiled in the notorious Gilgo Beach serial killings has advocated for separate trials for the seven murders he is charged with. His attorney argues that the cases are markedly distinct and should not be consolidated in court proceedings. Rex Heuermann, who resides in Massapequa, is accused of ending the lives of three women, whose remains were discovered along a remote stretch of coastline on Long Island. The area came to be known as a dumping ground for a serial killer after 10 bodies were found near Gilgo Beach over a decade ago. … Read more