Frustration

Skyrocketing Jury Awards Reflect Growing Frustration Across America

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New York — A sudden surge in substantial jury awards, commonly referred to as “nuclear verdicts,” reflects a growing undercurrent of frustration and anger among the American public. Over the past years, these verdicts, often exceeding $10 million, have become more prevalent in civil courtrooms across the country, signaling a possible shift in societal attitudes towards big corporations and institutions perceived as negligent or unethical. Legal analysts suggest that such verdicts could be symptomatic of a broader societal shift. As trust in various institutions wanes, juries may be using the power vested in them to … Read more

Judge Expresses Frustration Over Delays in Sunday Ticket Trial, Considers Cutting Allocated Time by 20%

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Los Angeles – Tensions rose in the courtroom as the Sunday Ticket trial entered its sixth day with the presiding judge expressing his frustration over delays and what he considered unnecessary repetition in the proceedings. Judge Philip Gutierrez, who had previously admonished the plaintiffs’ legal team for their prolonged questioning of Fox executive Larry Jones, started the session with an announcement that he would cut down the allotted time for both parties by 20 percent, aiming to increase efficiency in the trial. Expressing his concerns, Judge Gutierrez pointed out that the hearing had been marred … Read more

Explosive Growth in ‘Nuclear’ Jury Awards Reflects Escalating Public Frustration in the U.S.

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New York – In recent years, the frequency of colossal jury awards, colloquially known as “nuclear verdicts,” seems to be mirroring a notable rise in societal frustration and anger across the United States. These verdicts, often exceeding $10 million, have raised eyebrows in the legal community and stirred debates regarding the justice system’s susceptibility to public sentiment. Legal analysts suggest that these unusually large jury awards could reflect a broader societal shift. As Americans report feeling more disillusioned and distrustful of institutions, their sentiments appear to be spilling over into jury boxes. Jurors are not … Read more

Impax Asset Management Expresses Frustration Over Complexity and Delay in Implementation of Biden’s Climate Law, Leading to Enrichment of Middlemen

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Washington, D.C. – Impax Asset Management, one of the world’s largest green investment managers, has expressed frustration with certain aspects of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law. The Inflation Reduction Act, which was introduced in mid-2022, was initially touted as a game-changer, but Impax now argues that the legislation contains too many obstacles that hinder its implementation and benefit intermediaries at the expense of green projects. Charlie Donovan, senior economic adviser at Impax and a professor at the University of Washington, criticized the clean-energy tax credits of the IRA for being overly complex and not … Read more