Jury

Appeals Court Vacates $1 Billion Jury Award in Copyright Infringement Case, Orders New Damages Hearing for Internet Service Provider

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Richmond, Virginia – The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a $1 billion jury award in a copyright infringement case against Cox Communications Inc., an internet service provider. However, the court affirmed Cox’s liability for repeated copyright infringement on its network. The decision came after the court found insufficient evidence to establish vicarious liability, which requires a causal link between the defendant’s financial interest and the copyright infringement. The case, Sony Music Entertainment v. Cox Communications Inc., was remanded for a damages hearing as the jury award did not specify the amount between … Read more

New York Jury Convicts Two Individuals in Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Ponzi Scheme

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NEW YORK (AP) – After a two-week trial, a jury found David Brend and Gustavo Rodriguez guilty of wire fraud conspiracy in connection with their involvement in IcomTech, a cryptocurrency mining and trading company. The verdict was reached in New York on Tuesday. Brend and Rodriguez, who could face up to 20 years in prison, were convicted for their roles in what authorities described as a fraudulent “Ponzi” scheme orchestrated by IcomTech’s founder, David Carmona. Prosecutors revealed that Carmona hired Rodriguez to develop IcomTech’s website, which falsely advertised guaranteed daily returns from cryptocurrency trading and … Read more

Jury Trial Begins for Semi-Truck Driver in Fatal Colorado Crash that Claimed Wyoming Family of Five Lives

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Weld County, Colorado – A semi-truck driver accused of causing a fatal crash on Interstate 25 in Weld County that took the lives of a Wyoming family of five is set to face a jury trial beginning today. The tragic incident occurred nearly two years ago on June 13, 2022. Jesus Puebla is facing five counts of vehicular homicide, one for each person who tragically perished in the crash. The great-uncle of the victims, Thomas Bueno, expressed his frustration at the lengthy process. However, Bueno and his family are hopeful that progress is finally being … Read more

Reckitt Benckiser Stock Plunges 15% as Jury Awards $60 Million in Damages Over Enfamil Baby Formula

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BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc, a UK consumer goods company, experienced a sharp decline in stock prices following a court ruling that awarded $60 million in damages to an Illinois woman. The jury determined that the company’s Enfamil baby formula played a role in the death of her premature baby. This case marks the first of its kind to proceed to trial in the United States. The verdict caused a 15% drop in Reckitt Benckiser Group’s stock, resulting in the company’s lowest level in a decade. This decline wiped out approximately £5.4 billion … Read more