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

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

NFL Faces $4.7 Billion Blow: Jury Decides in Landmark ‘Sunday Ticket’ Antitrust Case

Los Angeles, CA — In a landmark decision, a federal jury has ordered the National Football League (NFL) to pay a whopping $4.7 billion in a class-action antitrust lawsuit centered around its “Sunday Ticket” package. This hefty sum, one of the largest antitrust penalties in recent U.S. history, comes after plaintiffs accused the NFL of monopolistic practices by limiting the broadcasting of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games exclusively to DirecTV’s “Sunday Ticket.” The jury found that the NFL’s exclusive deal with DirecTV violated federal antitrust laws, significantly inflating prices and restricting viewer options. According to the … Read more

NFL Faces $14.39 Billion Blow: Jury Finds League Violated Antitrust Laws with ‘Sunday Ticket’ Deal

Los Angeles — In a landmark decision on Thursday, a U.S. District Court jury found the National Football League liable for nearly $4.8 billion in damages for violating antitrust laws with its “Sunday Ticket” service. This ruling could set a significant precedent affecting how professional sports leagues distribute their games. The legal battle has centered on accusations that the NFL overcharged for the broadcast rights to out-of-market games, available exclusively through DirecTV since 1994 until 2022. The plaintiffs, including 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 business entities, argued that this setup stifled competition and kept … Read more

Alabama Legislators Strike a Blow to Diversity and Inclusion Programs on College Campuses

Montgomery, Alabama – The Alabama Legislature recently passed SB129, a new law set to go into effect on October 1st that will eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices from college campuses and other public entities. This legislation is one of 11 anti-DEI bills passed across nine states since the beginning of 2023. It is a move that threatens the progress made towards fostering inclusivity and understanding within educational institutions. Governor Kay Ivey defended the law and criticized DEI initiatives as a platform for liberal politics, stating, “I refuse to allow a few bad actors … Read more