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Greenpeace Held Liable for Protest Damages, Ordered to Pay Pipeline Developer Massive Sum

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Bismarck, N.D. – In a significant legal decision, a jury has ruled against Greenpeace, finding the environmental organization responsible for damages incurred during a protest against a major pipeline project. The verdict has resulted in a judgment that awards the pipeline developer hundreds of millions of dollars. The lawsuit stemmed from a highly publicized protest organized by Greenpeace against the construction of the pipeline, which developers assert is crucial for transporting oil efficiently across states. The protest, which attracted considerable media attention, involved several activists and led to considerable disruptions in the construction schedule. The … Read more

Jury Awards $25 Million to Gamers in Landmark Case Against Mobile App Developer for Exploiting Gambling Addictions

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Washington, D.C. — A federal jury in Washington awarded close to $25 million in damages on Friday, finding that High 5 Games, a developer of social casino-style mobile applications, specifically targeted individuals identified as gambling addicts. These users, often referred to in the industry as “whales,” were found to have been harmed by the company’s aggressive marketing strategies. The class-action lawsuit, representing a group of plaintiffs who used the company’s various gaming platforms, argued that High 5 Games designed its products to lure and retain high-spending players with a propensity for gambling. The lawsuit underscored … Read more

Honolulu Developer Indicted for Illegal Campaign Contributions Using Employee Names

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Honolulu – A prominent local developer was indicted this Monday, accused of manipulating campaign finance by making donations under the names of his employees during the 2020 Honolulu mayoral election. Timothy Lee, CEO of JL Capital, faces nine counts related to these allegations, which could have severe legal repercussions. Authorities say Lee funneled $13,000 through employees to the mayoral campaigns of Keith Amemiya and Kymberly Pine. This method of contribution, known as a false name donation, is considered a serious violation of the electoral integrity laws meant to ensure transparency and fairness in political funding. … Read more

Jury Awards $25 Million to Players in Landmark Case Against Game Developer for Targeting Gambling Addicts

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Washington, D.C. — In a landmark decision on Friday, a federal jury in Washington awarded approximately $25 million in damages to a class of players who sued game developer High 5 Games. The lawsuit accused the company of specifically designing its social casino-style mobile apps to exploit gambling addicts, whom the plaintiffs claim were deliberately targeted as major revenue sources, often referred to colloquially in the gaming industry as “whales.” The plaintiffs, consisting of individuals from various backgrounds, alleged that the company’s tactics not only violated multiple consumer protection laws but also directly led to … Read more