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

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

Diddy Remains Behind Bars: Judge Cites History of Violence Despite Partial Acquittal on Major Charges

NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in custody after a New York judge ruled that his history of domestic violence poses a danger while he awaits sentencing on his conviction related to prostitution activities. Judge Arun Subramanian made the decision to keep Combs detained, suggesting a preliminary sentencing date set for October, although it is not yet finalized. Following a jury’s partial verdict Wednesday, Combs was acquitted of serious sex-trafficking and racketeering charges that alleged he led a criminal enterprise under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. However, the jury found him … Read more

Federal Court Challenges Trump’s Deportation Tactics Against Pro-Palestinian Activist, Cites Constitutional Concerns

A federal court in Newark, New Jersey, has raised constitutional concerns regarding the deportation proceedings of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist with legal residency in the United States. Judge Michael Farbiarz’s ruling, delivered on Wednesday, questioned the validity of the grounds on which the Trump administration is seeking his expulsion. Despite the significant implications of the case, the judge did not order Khalil’s immediate release, indicating that further legal deliberations are necessary. Khalil, a Columbia University alumnus, has been held in a Louisiana detention center since March without facing any criminal charges. The government’s move … Read more

Lawyer Sues United Airlines for $65K After Being Stranded at Newark, Cites ‘Unfair Business Practices’

A Manhattan attorney is seeking $65,000 from United Airlines after he claims the airline left him stranded at Newark Airport due to an allegedly unjustified flight cancellation. Jonathan Davidoff, who reported having flown more than two million miles with United, filed the lawsuit following the cancellation of his June 28, 2023, flight to San Francisco. Davidoff asserts that United initially cited mechanical issues for canceling Flight 2032 but later shifted the blame to weather conditions, despite clear skies at the time. The 52-year-old claims that he had planned the trip to attend to his winery … Read more