Dispute

Federal Judge Denies Tech Company’s Bid for $15M, Upholds $350K Award in Ford Module Dispute

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Detroit, MI — A federal judge in Michigan has denied a request from a California-based technology company to boost its $350,000 jury award to $15 million in a legal battle against Ford Motor Co. over alleged misuse of a patented interface module. The decision came after it was established that the company had agreed to Ford’s sales figures during the trial, which according to the judge, barred any alterations to the jury’s original compensation decision. The case, which has captured the attention of the tech and automotive industries, centers around accusations that Ford improperly utilized … Read more

Deutsche Bank Faces Criticism for ‘Low Ball’ Settlement Offer in Long-Running Postbank Acquisition Dispute

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Frankfurt, Germany — A legal battle that has spanned over a decade involving Deutsche Bank and its acquisition of the German retail giant Postbank is reaching another crucial juncture. The contention centers around allegations that Deutsche Bank significantly underpaid during its phased takeover of Postbank starting in the late 2000s. The dispute has persisted since 2010, attracting numerous lawsuits from both institutional and private investors. On Thursday, a settlement proposal of 36.50 euros ($40.12) per Postbank share was made by Deutsche Bank, according to Jan Bayer, a senior partner at the law firm Bayer Krauss … Read more

Attorney Tied to 2020 Election Dispute Arrested, Faces Charges in Multiple States

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Washington – A lawyer connected with attempts to challenge the 2020 presidential election outcome faced arrest and was directed to surrender to Michigan authorities this week amid overlapping legal battles concerning allegations of voter fraud. Stefanie Lambert, who is implicated in unlawful activities related to voting systems, found herself entangled both in criminal litigation in Michigan and federal civil suits in Washington, D.C. Lambert’s legal troubles intensified after she missed a scheduled court appearance in Michigan, resulting in a bench warrant issued over a week ago. She is specifically charged with unauthorized access to voting … Read more

Appeals Court Rejects ‘Excessive’ $5 Million Payout in Housing Nonprofit Dispute

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New York – A federal appeals court has overturned a $5 million award originally granted to a housing nonprofit, deeming the sum excessive. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the lower court made errors in awarding the large punitive damages for alleged housing discrimination. The case originated when a housing nonprofit accused a real estate company of racial discrimination, alleging that they deliberately avoided renting apartments to African American tenants. The lawsuit led to a 2019 trial in which the nonprofit was awarded $5 million as punitive damages by a New York district … Read more