Consideration

Judge Rejects Majority of Jennifer Crumbley’s Appeal in Oxford High School Shooting Case, New Trial Consideration Pending

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Pontiac, Mich.— An Oakland County judge has largely dismissed Jennifer Crumbley’s bid for acquittal or retrial concerning her conviction related to the tragic incident at Oxford High School. Crumbley, along with her husband James, was previously found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter linked to their son’s actions during the shooting at the school. Crumbley’s new legal counsel, Michael Dezsi, recently moved to overturn her sentencing, but Judge Cheryl Matthews ruled against most aspects of this request on Thursday. However, Matthews has postponed a decision on whether to grant a new trial, focusing on … Read more

Majority of Lawyers Support Increased Consideration of Domestic Abuse in Divorce Settlements

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Many legal experts advocate for courts to more thoroughly consider issues of domestic abuse during financial rulings in divorce and separation cases. The term “domestic abuse” in these contexts extends beyond physical violence, encompassing exploitative behaviors such as capitalizing on legal delays, withholding financial disclosures, violating court orders, and protracting mediations to exhaust the opposing party. The call for systemic change in handling these cases reflects concerns among legal representatives, particularly those who defend less financially equipped parties. Typically, these clients are women who find themselves financially disadvantaged post-separation. Conversely, lawyers who cater to very … Read more

Federal Judge Limits Jurors’ Consideration of Licensing Deals in Western Digital Patent Case

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San Francisco, CA – In a significant legal ruling, a federal judge in California decided on Wednesday that in the patent infringement case against Western Digital, the jury will not be allowed to consider a 2009 licensing agreement that Spex Technologies had with Kingston Technology when determining potential damages. This decision complicates how damages could be assessed in the lawsuit alleging that Western Digital violated Spex Technologies’ data security patent. The court determined the licensing agreement’s details were too intertwined with other elements to isolate the value of the specific patent in question. This ruling … Read more

Fan Outcry as Mammootty Misses National Film Awards: Films Not Submitted for Consideration, Reveals Jury Member

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New Delhi, India – The 70th National Film Awards unveiled its list of winners this past Friday, shining a light on standout films and performances from across the Indian film industry. Highlighting the event were the Malayalam films “Aattam” and “Saudi Vellakka,” which earned accolades in several categories. However, the announcement left fans of Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty disheartened, as the celebrated actor did not receive any awards for his 2022 performances in “Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam” and “Rorschach.” Following the awards announcement, a wave of disappointment surged among Mammootty’s admirers, who took to social media … Read more