Intent

“Jury Weighs Intent in High-Stakes Re-Trial of Veteran Accused of Christmas Day Barricade Shooting”

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WEST CHESTER, Pa. — The fate of Nathaniel Lewis hinges on the jury’s evaluation of his intentions during a standoff at his northern Chester County home in December 2018. Lewis, who allegedly barricaded himself inside the residence and fired nearly 40 rounds at police officers outside, is on trial for serious charges that include assault on a police officer. During the trial, which commenced this week in Common Pleas Court, prosecutors assert that Lewis’ actions demonstrate a clear intent to harm. Chief Deputy District Attorney Michelle Frei argued that the specific choice to load an … Read more

Judge Probes Intent Behind Azoria Capital’s Lawsuit to Open Fed Meetings: Is It a Genuine Plea or Just a Publicity Stunt?

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., raised concerns about a lawsuit aimed at compelling the Federal Reserve to publicly disclose its meetings on interest rate decisions. During a recent court hearing, Judge Beryl Howell questioned whether the case filed by Azoria Capital was merely a tactic to build publicity for the company’s newly launched investment fund. Judge Howell highlighted remarks made by Azoria’s CEO, James Fishback, during a Fox Business interview. The judge noted that Fishback spoke about the lawsuit on the program “Mornings with Maria,” prompting her to ponder the legitimacy of the complaint. … Read more

Synopsys Wins $550K in Software Copyright Lawsuit Against Competitor Real Intent

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San Francisco, CA — A federal jury in California has decided in favor of Synopsys Inc., ordering its business rival, Real Intent Inc., to pay nearly $550,000 in damages for breaching software contracts. The dispute centered on allegations that Real Intent copied specific commands from Synopsys Inc.’s software. The verdict comes after a contentious trial where Synopsys Inc. accused Real Intent Inc. of violating contractual terms related to intellectual property and software development. The jury’s decision, reached late Wednesday, marks a significant development in the legal battles often seen in the competitive software industry. Despite … Read more

Columnist’s Lawyer Raises Alarm: Trump’s Alleged Intent to ‘Sow Chaos’ Amid Jury Deliberations in Defamation Case

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BOSTON (AP) — The lawyer representing a columnist suing former President Donald Trump for defamation warned the judge on Monday that Trump hopes to “sow chaos” as the jury considers damages. The columnist, who hails from Watertown, New York, alleges that Trump’s persistent false statements about her undermined her credibility and damaged her career. During the trial, the jury will evaluate the extent to which the columnist suffered harm and award damages accordingly. In response, Trump’s lawyer argued that his client’s statements were merely “rhetorical hyperbole” and should be protected by the First Amendment. However, … Read more