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Damon Stevenson Appointed as Circuit Judge in Hinds County, Promising Fresh Perspectives on Justice

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JACKSON, Miss. — Damon Stevenson has been appointed as a Circuit Judge in Hinds County, expanding his role within Mississippi’s judicial system. The announcement marks a significant step in his legal career and is expected to have wide-reaching implications for the community he will serve. Stevenson, who previously held various legal positions, will step into this role with a commitment to uphold the law and deliver justice fairly. His legal background includes both civil and criminal law, which should benefit a diverse range of cases handled in Hinds County. Local officials expressed optimism about Stevenson’s … Read more

Federal Circuit Reverses Jury’s Infringement Ruling in LabCorp vs. Qiagen, Citing Claim Construction Errors

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., has overturned a previous ruling by a district court in a significant patent infringement case involving Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (LabCorp) and Qiagen Sciences, LLC. The appellate court found that the jury’s conclusions regarding patent infringement were not backed by adequate evidence and that the district court had improperly allowed the jury to make determinations on claim construction. LabCorp possesses two patents focused on methods for preparing DNA samples for sequencing, aiming to enhance whole-genome sequencing techniques. The dispute arose when LabCorp … Read more

Local Attorney Jennifer Thornton Stone Launches Bid for Circuit Judge, Aiming to Revolutionize Family Law in Arkansas

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EL DORADO, Ark. — Jennifer Thornton Stone has officially announced her candidacy for the position of Circuit Judge in Division 6 of the 13th Judicial District of Arkansas, a region that encompasses Union, Ouachita, Columbia, Calhoun, Dallas, and Cleveland counties. Stone, a graduate of El Dorado High School in 1987, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in May 1991. She then attended the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law, where she received her law degree in May 1994. Stone gained admission to the Arkansas Bar … Read more

Federal Circuit Overturns $300 Million Ruling in Optis vs. Apple, Cites Jury Errors in Landmark Patent Case

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Alexandria, Virginia — In a pivotal ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has overturned a $300 million judgment against Apple Inc. in the patent infringement case involving Optis Cellular Technology. The court identified multiple legal errors in the actions of the Eastern District of Texas that ultimately invalidated the jury’s decision. The Federal Circuit’s opinion, led by Judge Prost, pinpointed four significant areas of reversible error. The court highlighted issues such as the improper construction of the jury’s verdict form, which violated Apple’s right to a unanimous jury under the Seventh … Read more