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Federal Appeals Court Clears Medtronic in Major Patent Case, Overturns Jury’s $106 Million Ruling

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WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Medtronic Plc in a lengthy patent lawsuit involving the company and Colibri Heart Valve LLC, reversing a jury’s decision that charged Medtronic with inducing patent infringement concerning artificial heart valves. The case centered on Colibri’s U.S. patent No. 8,900,294, which describes a technique for partially deploying and recapturing an artificial heart valve during implantation. This method allows surgeons to reposition the valve if its initial placement is not optimal, effectively providing a “do-over” during surgery. Colibri accused Medtronic of promoting this technique through its … Read more

Fort Lauderdale Murder Trial: Suspect’s Own Gun and Clothing Point to Guilt in Shocking Domestic Shooting

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Michael Robert Schnitzerling faces trial for the September 2019 shooting death of Bruno Salituri, a case marked by disturbing evidence linking him directly to the crime scene. Prosecutors assert that Schnitzerling’s identification as the shooter was straightforward. The weapon used in the murder, a .22-caliber handgun, was discovered in Salituri’s kitchen, complete with an attached silencer. Adding to the evidence, the suspect was found wearing an orange shirt emblazoned with the logo of “Florida Drilling,” the company where Schnitzerling was employed. In opening statements presented on Monday, prosecutor Courtney DePersio laid … Read more

Judge Sentences D.C. Man to 18 Months for Non-Fatal Shooting, Community Reconciliation Acknowledged in Court

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Washington, D.C. — A local man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting earlier this year. Terry McNeal, 44, received the sentence from Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on July 16, following a plea deal related to the incident that took place on February 2, 2024, in the 2400 block of H Street, SE. McNeal faced charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. He ultimately pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a pistol without … Read more

Twenty-One Democratic Attorneys General Unite to Challenge Trump Administration’s Restrictions on Immigrant Access to Essential Social Services

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WASHINGTON — A coalition of 21 Democratic state attorneys general initiated legal action on Monday opposing new restrictions on social services for undocumented immigrants imposed by the Trump administration. This lawsuit targets essential programs, including Head Start, health clinics, and adult education initiatives, that traditionally serve vulnerable populations. Historically, individuals without legal status have faced considerable limitations in accessing various public benefits such as food stamps and financial aid for college. However, the administration’s recent regulatory changes have further diminished their access to community programs funded by federal money. These alterations are designed to enforce … Read more