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Unlicensed Attorney Faces Disciplinary Action for Hiring Fake Lawyer in Hays County Court

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A woman from Hays County, Texas, faced charges of practicing law without a license and made an appearance in court on Tuesday. The defendant, Nichole Humes, had her case rescheduled for a later date. The incident raises concerns about the consequences of hiring fraudulent lawyers. Humes’ presence in court on Tuesday marked a significant development in the case against her. The charges against her involve the unauthorized practice of law, which is a serious offense that undermines the integrity of the legal system. The decision to reset Humes’ case suggests that further investigation or legal … Read more

B.C. Court Allows Class Action Suit Against Google for Non-Consensual Collection of Face Biometrics

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Vancouver, British Columbia – The British Columbia Court of Appeal has granted Yeremia Situmorang permission to proceed with his class action lawsuit against Google. Situmorang is alleging that pictures of his children, taken on his Android phone and automatically uploaded to Google Photos without his consent, resulted in the non-consensual collection of face biometrics. The court document states that Situmorang argues that facial biometric data is inherently sensitive personal information and collecting it without consent violates privacy. Situmorang’s lawsuit represents both users and non-users of Google Photos who have had their facial biometric identifiers extracted … Read more

Colorado’s Federal Trial Court Welcomes Newly Confirmed Judge Crews and Preps for Historic Session as State Supreme Court Returns

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Denver, Colorado – The U.S. Senate has confirmed the president’s nominee to Colorado’s federal trial court. Additionally, the state Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in six cases. U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews has been appointed as a district judge after being nominated by the White House eleven months ago. Despite facing criticism for his inability to describe a key Supreme Court decision during his confirmation hearing, Crews has received support from practitioners in Colorado’s federal courts. President Joe Biden has made significant appointments to Colorado’s court, with five of the seven … Read more

Pioneering Patent Case: Lack of Non-Infringing Alternatives in Two-Player Market Proves Essential for Lost Profits Award, Delaware District Court Rules

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Wilmington, Delaware – In a recent ruling, the District of Delaware clarified the evidence required to establish a lack of non-infringing alternatives in a two-player market. The case involved two competitors in the outdoor decking products industry, both selling bamboo decking products. The defendants had been found guilty of patent infringement, and they challenged the damages award of $1.5 million, claiming that the plaintiffs had failed to prove lost profits. The defendants argued that the plaintiffs had not provided customer-specific evidence to establish the absence of non-infringing alternatives. However, the district court rejected this argument, … Read more