Competitive

North American Soccer League Takes Legal Action, Challenges National Federation Over Competitive Restrictions

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The North American Soccer League (NASL), which launched in 2009 and enjoyed status as a second-tier soccer league from 2011 to 2017, has brought forth allegations within a lawsuit claiming unfair practices by the federation governing soccer in the United States. According to the NASL, the established criteria for determining league status were not only anticompetitive but also exclusionary, essentially stifling its ability to compete with Major League Soccer (MLS) for top-tier recognition and with the United Soccer League for the second-tier status. In response to the charges laid out by NASL, both the federation … Read more

Massive $452 Million Win for Insulet Corp in Trade Secrets Lawsuit Against Competitive Insulin Patch Maker

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Boston — In a landmark decision on Tuesday, a Massachusetts federal jury awarded Insulet Corporation a staggering $452 million in damages over trade secret misappropriation by a competing firm, marking a major victory in corporate intellectual property rights litigation. Insulet Corporation, based in Massachusetts, has been a pioneer in the development of tubeless insulin pump patches market with its Omnipod products since receiving FDA approval in 2005. The defendant, identified as a direct competitor, also manufactures insulin pump patches and introduced its original product line in 2011, with an advanced version hitting the market in … Read more

From Courtroom to Bench: Multnomah County Leader Jeff Auxier Elected as Circuit Judge in a Competitive Five-Way Race

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Portland, Oregon – After a competitive election, Multnomah County’s own Senior Deputy District Attorney Jeff Auxier is set to adorn the bench as a judge, following a decisive victory in a recent five-candidate race for a judicial seat. Election results disclose that Auxier captured 42% of the vote, leading the race. Beginning his career in law as a prosecutor in Multnomah County in 2008, Auxier dedicated a decade of service before assuming the role of District Attorney in Columbia County. He served two terms there before resigning in 2023 to helm the domestic violence unit … Read more

Nick Fiorentino Endorsed by Tampa Bay Times for Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Judge Role Amidst Competitive Runoff

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Tampa, Fla. — As voters in Pinellas-Pasco prepare to elect a new circuit judge for Group 14, Nick Fiorentino emerges as a strong contender, bringing a robust legal background and diverse endorsements that underscore his readiness to handle the responsibilities of this important position. The role of a circuit judge is critical, dealing with significant civil disputes, felony criminal cases, and other sensitive judicial matters, requiring not just legal expertise but a balanced temperament and principled judgment. Fiorentino, 45, is not only the managing partner of his law firm, but he also boasts substantial experience … Read more