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Jury Awards Lashify $30.5 Million in Patent Infringement Case Against Worldbeauty, Sets Precedent for Future Royalties

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Austin, Texas — In a landmark decision, a federal jury in Texas has ordered Qingdao Lashbeauty Cosmetic Co., Ltd., known commercially as Worldbeauty, to pay Lashify $30.5 million for lost profits due to patent infringement. The court decision also imposed a 30 percent royalty on future sales of Worldbeauty’s products that infringe on Lashify’s patented artificial eyelash extension system. The verdict, delivered on August 23, concluded the lawsuit initiated by Lashify in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in 2022. The Los Angeles-based beauty innovator, acclaimed for its Gossamer lash system, … Read more

New York Judge Declines to Dismiss Case Against Tornado Cash Co-founder Amid Allegations of Aiding North Korean Hackers

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NEW YORK — A federal judge in Manhattan has refused to dismiss charges against Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, in a closely watched case that delves into the intersections of technology, privacy, and law. U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that the complexity of the case, particularly the defendant’s intentions regarding the usage of the service, warrants a full trial. Tornado Cash, beloved by many for its privacy features, allows its users to mix their Ethereum cryptocurrency with others in order to obscure the origin of the funds. However, … Read more

Jury Awards $21.25 Million in Fatal Security Guard Shooting Case at Oregon Lowe’s Parking Lot

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Portland, OR — A jury in Multnomah County has awarded $21.25 million to the family of Freddy Nelson Jr., a man fatally shot by a private security guard in a Lowe’s parking lot in Oregon. The substantial sum includes $1.25 million in punitive damages aimed at punishing the defendants for their roles in the event that occurred in 2021. The civil trial, which began on September 5, culminated in a gripping verdict where property manager TMT Development Corp, property owner Hayden Meadows, and three representatives of Cornerstone Security Group were found responsible. The fatal incident … Read more

Federal Court Advances Defamation Case Against Netflix Over ‘Baby Reindeer’s’ Portrayal Discrepancies

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LOS ANGELES — A defamation lawsuit against Netflix will proceed after a federal judge ruled that the portrayal in the streaming service’s series “Baby Reindeer” deviated significantly from the truth. The show claimed to be a true story, drawing legal scrutiny and public controversy. “Baby Reindeer,” features Richard Gadd as the fictional Donny Dunn, who endures persistent stalking by a character named Martha Scott, portrayed by Jessica Gunning. The narrative parallels Gadd’s own experiences but with dramatized elements, which became the center of the legal battle when Fiona Harvey, a Scottish lawyer, claimed the series … Read more