Jury

Jury Seeks Judge’s Guidance Amidst Stalemate in Waupaca County Double Murder Trial

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WAUPACA, Wis. — A double murder trial in Waupaca County has hit a stumbling block as jurors sought guidance from the judge regarding deliberations. Jurors expressed concerns over one member’s stated resolution that their mind was made up and that they wouldn’t change it. As discussions continued on Thursday morning, the jury submitted a letter through the bailiff asking the judge for clarification on the duties of jurors when faced with a firm opinion from a fellow member. In part, the letter questioned whether it was the responsibility of that juror to persuade others to … Read more

California Jury Rules Meta Violated Privacy Laws by Illegally Collecting Health Data from Flo App Users

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A San Francisco jury has determined that Meta Platforms Inc. unlawfully gathered health data from users of the Flo period-tracking application, breaching California’s wiretap laws. This ruling emerges from a 2021 lawsuit in which users of the Flo app accused Meta, Alongside Google, Flo itself, and analytics company Flurry, of collecting their private menstrual health information without their consent for targeted advertising. During the trial, evidence indicated that Flo, despite assurances of user privacy, permitted Meta and Google to monitor in-app communications between late 2016 and early 2019. This allegedly contravened California’s Invasion of Privacy … Read more

Behind the Curtains: Jury Member Unmasks the Mystery of Mammootty’s Absence from National Award Submissions

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Kochi, India — A recent revelation from a jury member has sparked debate regarding the absence of Mammootty’s films from consideration for the National Awards. The actor, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, has been celebrated for his extensive contributions over the decades. However, discussions surrounding the eligibility of his works have now come into focus. The jury member, who requested anonymity, disclosed that the committee did not receive submissions for any of Mammootty’s films for this year’s awards. This lack of submission has raised questions about the criteria filmmakers employ when considering award recognition. … Read more

New Jersey Court Affirms Jury Ruling Favoring Weg & Myers Law Firm in Breach-of-Contract Case

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A New Jersey appellate court has upheld a jury’s decision in favor of the New York-based law firm Weg & Myers PC amid a breach-of-contract dispute with a former client. The ruling, announced on Wednesday, indicated that the presiding judge had acted appropriately without any discernible abuse of discretion or significant errors that could have affected the outcome of the case. The appeal arose from a disagreement where the former client contested the law firm’s handling of specific contractual obligations. The jury had previously sided with Weg & Myers, affirming the firm’s position in the … Read more