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California Legislators’ Bill Success Varied by Party in Recent Session, Analysis Shows

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Over the recent two-year legislative period, the average lawmaker in Sacramento presented about 36 bills, with a third of those bills being enacted into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The political landscape, dominated by a Democratic supermajority, however, painted a different picture for Republican legislators whose proposed laws were less frequently passed. Gov. Newsom put his final stamp on the 2023-24 legislative session on September 30, having signed a significant number of bills into law. A breakdown by Chris Micheli, a lobbyist and adjunct professor at McGeorge School of Law and UC … Read more

Jury Sides with Apple in Design Patent Dispute, Deals Blow to Masimo’s Smartwatch Sales

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Wilmington, Delaware — In a notable legal victory, Apple Inc. successfully persuaded a federal jury that two design patents were infringed upon by Masimo Corp.’s smartwatches, leading to a $250 million damages award in favor of the tech behemoth. The verdict came as the latest development in a series of intense patent disputes between the two companies over their smartwatch technologies. During the trial, the jury concluded that Masimo’s W1 and Freedom watch models, along with their charging devices, had willfully infringed upon Apple’s patented designs. Notably, the jury also decided that Masimo did not … Read more

Legal Storm Brews for P. Diddy as High-Profile Attorney Weighs In on Damaging Evidence and Upcoming Trial

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Sean Combs, widely known as P. Diddy, is currently facing a number of legal challenges, including alarming accusations of sex trafficking and related charges. His arrest in September led to his incarceration at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he is awaiting trial. During a recent episode of “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” Benjamin Chew, who is known for representing Johnny Depp in his defamation trial against Amber Heard, discussed Combs’ case. Chew highlighted a significant element—the 2016 video footage showing Combs assaulting his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, at a hotel—which he deems highly … Read more

Boone Stands Firm on Judge’s Batting Order Despite World Series Struggles

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Los Angeles, California — In the heat of the 2024 World Series, questions surround New York Yankees’ star Aaron Judge who, despite a stellar regular season, is enduring a rough patch in the postseason. Yankees manager Aaron Boone, however, dismissed any suggestion of adjusting the batting lineup to energize the team following a disappointing performance in Game 1 at Dodger Stadium. During a critical ninth inning in Friday’s game where the Yankees fell 6-3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 10 innings, Judge failed to capitalize on a key scoring opportunity, popping out and continuing … Read more