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Second Jury Reaffirms Guilty Verdict in Tulsa Girlfriend Murder Case, Recommends Life Again

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Tulsa, Oklahoma – In a significant decision this week, Alonzo Kelly was convicted for the second time in the 2016 murder of his girlfriend, Charletta Thomas, officials reported. The repeated guilty verdict came after a retrial was mandated by an appeals court, reasserting the gravity of the crime that has captivated local attention for years. Kelly, who was initially found guilty in 2021 and sentenced to a life term, challenged the verdict, arguing his right to self-representation was unjustly denied. His appeal brought the case back to the spotlight, culminating in this week’s retrial where … Read more

Explore the Future of Regulation: Dive into Yale Journal’s Top Picks from the September 2024 SSRN Reading List

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New Haven, CT — The Yale Journal on Regulation has recently published its latest edition of the Administrative Law SSRN Reading List for September 2024, offering a comprehensive overview of pivotal studies and papers that have significant implications in the field of administrative law. The September edition includes a variety of topics that range from the intricacies of regulatory practices to the impact of administrative decisions on governance. One notable inclusion is a study examining the consequences of deregulation in the energy sector, illuminating the varied effects on both economic growth and environmental sustainability. A … Read more

Jury Sides Mostly with Masimo in Heated Apple Smartwatch Patent Battle, Minor Damages Awarded

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Wilmington, Delaware – In a recent legal battle over intellectual property, Apple Inc. made a strong case against fellow tech company Masimo, claiming that Masimo’s earlier models of smartwatches, specifically the W1 and Freedom watches along with their chargers, violated Apple’s design patents. Following deliberations, a federal jury sided with Apple, determining that these specific products had indeed infringed upon Apple’s patented smartwatch designs. The impact of the infringement, according to the jury, was minimal, leading to a nominal award of just $250 in damages to Apple. This amount represents the statutory minimum for patent … Read more

Johnny Depp’s Legal Expert Insists Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Must Testify to Counter Damaging Allegations

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New York — In a recent turn of events, Benjamin Chew, the attorney who famously represented Johnny Depp in his 2022 litigation against his ex-wife Amber Heard, has suggested that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs should testify in his forthcoming trial. Combs, a prominent figure in the music industry, is facing severe accusations of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. Currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, Combs has denied all charges, with his trial slated for May 5, 2025. Chew, who emerged into the spotlight following Depp’s highly publicized trial, made these comments during an … Read more