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Skillz Platform Wins Landmark Case Against AviaGames, Awarded $42.9 Million for Patent Infringement

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San Francisco, California – A jury in Northern California has ruled in favor of mobile gaming company Skillz Platform Inc. after finding rival cash-game developer AviaGames Inc. guilty of patent infringement. The jury concluded that AviaGames infringed six claims in Skillz’s US Patent No. 9,649,564, potentially opening the door for Judge Beth Labson Freeman to triple the damages award. Skillz has been awarded $42.9 million in damages. The verdict is being hailed as a victory for Skillz and a step towards promoting fairness in the gaming industry. Andrew Dahlinghaus, Skillz’s general counsel, expressed his satisfaction … Read more

La Jolla Property Owners Can Profit from New State Law Allowing Sale of Auxiliary Dwelling Units

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La Jolla, California – Assembly Bill 1033, a new state law that recently came into effect, has the potential to reshape neighborhoods in La Jolla. The law allows for the separate sale of auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) built on residential properties. This concept, known as “condoization,” involves dividing traditional single-family lots into multiple-family lots, granting separate ownership rights to different parties. While some property owners may see this as an opportunity to sell their ADUs, others have concerns about living next to multiple units or a condominium complex. Similar to a state law in California … Read more

Climate Scientist Michael Mann Faces Intense Attacks and Threats for Research on Global Warming

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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – Michael Mann, a climate scientist and the director of the Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media at the University of Pennsylvania, has faced a barrage of attacks from oil, gas, and coal companies and climate change deniers. These attacks were prompted by Mann’s groundbreaking research, which included the creation of a graph known as the “hockey stick” graph. This graph illustrated the unprecedented rise in global temperatures and was incorporated into reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The disputes surrounding Mann’s research centered around the statistical analysis used … Read more

Biden’s Lawyer Criticizes Special Counsel Report, Citing Deviation from Fundamental Principles

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Washington, D.C. – According to a recent statement by a lawyer representing President Joe Biden, the Special Counsel investigation into alleged Russian collusion during the 2016 election “went off the rails.” The lawyer’s comments shed light on the ongoing debate over the validity and effectiveness of the probe. The lawyer’s criticism comes as the Special Counsel report, led by Robert Mueller, continues to face scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum. Many Republicans have called for an end to the investigation, claiming that it has become a witch hunt against the President. On the … Read more