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Landmark Ruling: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Regarding Apple Watch’s Heart Rate Algorithm

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San Francisco, California – A judge in San Francisco has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Apple, regarding the heart rate monitoring algorithm used in their Apple Watch. The case, brought by Valencell, a biometric sensor technology company based in North Carolina, alleged that Apple had stolen their patented technology. However, the judge ruled that Valencell did not provide enough evidence to support their claims. Valencell claimed that their technology had been shared with Apple through discussions between the two companies in 2013 and 2014. They alleged that Apple had then used the information obtained … Read more

Pregnancy Crisis Center Lawsuit Advances Despite Thrown-Out Request, Opens Path to Challenge Misleading Advertising Claims

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Worcester, Massachusetts – A lawsuit brought against a pregnancy crisis center in Worcester has advanced, as the judge denied the center’s request to dismiss the case. The center in question, Clearway Clinic, is accused of misleading a pregnant woman who sought medical advice. Clearway, a nonprofit organization, argued that it could not be sued under Massachusetts business laws governing deceptive advertising. However, the judge ruled that the lawsuit is allowed to proceed. This decision is significant as it may pave the way for false and misleading advertising claims against crisis pregnancy centers in Massachusetts. Attorney … Read more

Behind the Trial: Insights from the Jury Forewoman on the Complex Verdict of Jennifer Crumbley

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OXFORD, Mich. (AP) — The jury forewoman in the trial of Jennifer Crumbley, a Michigan mother charged in connection with a school shooting, described the decision-making process as challenging and emotionally demanding. The jury recently found Crumbley guilty on seven counts, including involuntary manslaughter, after her teenage son opened fire in his high school, killing four students and injuring several others. The trial, which drew national attention, lasted for weeks as prosecutors presented evidence and testimony to establish Crumbley’s culpability. The defense argued that the parents could not be held responsible for their son’s actions … Read more

Foreign Funding of Mass Tort Litigations Raises National Security Concerns and Threatens American Innovation

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Washington, D.C. – Innovation is a critical asset for the United States, but it is facing a growing threat. Foreign competitors and adversaries are increasingly engaging in industrial espionage against American companies, posing a significant risk to national security. One emerging avenue through which foreign entities can gain access to sensitive information and manipulate the American economy is the third-party funding of mass tort litigation. To address this issue, a change in the law is necessary. Mass tort litigations involve lawsuits filed by lawyers who specialize in suing large corporations for damages caused by their … Read more