Jury

Apple Triumphs in Patent Battle: Appeals Court Overturns $300 Million Ruling Due to Jury Missteps

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Washington, D.C. — Apple Inc. has successfully avoided a $300 million patent infringement judgment after a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. A three-judge panel vacated both the infringement finding and the damages amount, citing issues with jury instructions and the format of the verdict, highlighting how procedural missteps can significantly alter multimillion-dollar outcomes. In 2020, a jury in Texas concluded that Apple had infringed on certain Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) held by Optis. SEPs are patents that must be licensed to any party wishing to comply with a relevant … Read more

Georgia Supreme Court Overturns $1 Million Jury Award in Walmart Injury Case, Questions Nominal Damages

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ATLANTA, Ga. — The Georgia Supreme Court has overturned a $1 million jury award to a woman who alleged she suffered an injury while shopping at a Walmart in Conyers. The court concluded that the significant sum awarded did not align with established standards for nominal damages. In a ruling issued on Tuesday, the court directed lower courts to determine whether the jury’s decision in Bettie Leverette’s case should be annulled. Leverette had claimed that her injuries resulted from the negligence of Walmart employees, leading to diagnoses that included mild traumatic brain injury and post-concussion … Read more

Diddy Trial Update: Key Legal Proceedings Set the Stage for Final Arguments as Jury Instructions Take Center Stage

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NEW YORK — In a pivotal moment in Sean Combs’ federal trial, Judge Arun Subramanian convened a charge conference today, signaling a crucial step in the legal proceedings. During this meeting, prosecutors and defense attorneys finalized jury instructions, allowing jurors, who have engaged in several weeks of testimonies and evidence reviews, a day of respite. Judge Subramanian initiated the conference by confirming that both sides had reached an agreement on the language for the verdict form. He subsequently focused on the charge sheet, which lays out the specific counts against Combs. The judge provided an … Read more

Preliminary Hearing Sends Danville Gas Station Shooting Case to Grand Jury as Details Emerge from Witness Testimony

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DANVILLE, Va. — The case against Jaelynn Lowen, who is charged in the fatal shooting of a local gas station owner, is advancing to a grand jury after a preliminary hearing. This decision followed a judge’s thorough review of the evidence and witness testimony presented in court. The incident occurred on April 17 at the Airport Mart Exxon, where Lowen is accused of shooting Pinakin Patel. Officials from the Danville police have detailed the events leading up to the confrontation. During the hearing, a store clerk who observed the incident testified that Lowen became agitated … Read more