Jury

Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s $63.5 Million Jury Award Appeal Falls Short

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Miami, Florida – Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo has encountered a setback in his legal battles, as an appeals court recently upheld a $63.5 million jury verdict against him. This verdict arose from a lawsuit involving developer Francisco “Pepe” Diaz and alleged misconduct relating to a South Beach project. The lawsuit centered on claims that Carollo improperly interfered with Diaz’s development agreement, which was intended to revitalize a section of the neighborhood. Jurors determined that Carollo’s actions were not only excessive but also damaging to Diaz’s business interests. This verdict has been described as one of … Read more

Cousin Clash: Dallas Jury Awards $46 Million in High-Stakes Cicis Pizza Legal Battle

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DALLAS — A Dallas County jury awarded $46 million to a plaintiff in a family business feud over Cicis Pizza after a week filled with emotional testimony. The case centered on a conflict between cousins Anand Gala and Sunil Dharod, prompting jurors to deliberate for five hours before reaching their decision. Gala, alongside his company Gala Capital Partners Cici’s, argued that he had been wronged by Dharod after their partnership deteriorated. The jury favored Gala, but the defense plans to contest whether Gala can recover on both of his claims for breach of contract and … Read more

Venice Film Festival Reveals Star-Studded Jury Roster, Eyeing Top Honors for Emerging Talent and Cutting-Edge Cinema

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Venice, Italy — The Venice Film Festival has announced its complete roster of international jury members, promising to bring together a diverse and esteemed group of film industry leaders. This year’s competition will be overseen by writer and director Alexander Payne, who will lead a panel that includes several prominent figures from the global cinema landscape. Among the jury members is Brazilian actress and writer Fernanda Torres, known for her Oscar-nominated performance in “I’m Still Here.” Also joining the lineup is Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, recognized for his work in “The Seed of the Sacred … Read more

Murdaugh’s Defense Claims Jury Tampering Could Lead to Overturned Murder Conviction

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Columbia, S.C. — The legal team representing Alex Murdaugh is pushing for a new trial, citing newly discovered evidence that suggests jury tampering might have influenced his murder conviction. Murdaugh, a once-prominent South Carolina attorney, was found guilty of killing his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, in June 2021 during a trial that concluded in March 2023. Dick Harpootlian, Murdaugh’s defense attorney and a former state senator, alleges that actions taken by Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill compromised the integrity of the jury. According to Harpootlian, Hill’s attempts to interfere with the jury … Read more