Jurys

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aadujeevitham Snubbed at National Awards: Controversy Erupts Over Jury’s Decisions

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MUMBAI, India — The 71st National Film Awards were announced on August 1, and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s film Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life did not receive any accolades, sparking curiosity among fans and industry observers alike. This year, the Best Actor award was shared by Shah Rukh Khan for his role in Jawan and Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. Pradeep Nair, a member of the National Awards jury, clarified the reasons behind The Goat Life‘s absence from the winners’ list in an interview. Despite being a contender for multiple awards, the film faced criticism during final discussions … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Jury’s Verdict in High-Profile Sexual Harassment Case in Hawaii

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HONOLULU — A jury in Hawaii has ruled in favor of a retail corporation in a sexual harassment case involving a security guard and a store manager. The case, which lasted three weeks and was presided over by the U.S. District Court, centered on allegations made by the guard against an openly gay male manager. During the trial in Honolulu, the jury reached a unanimous decision, determining that the security guard was not genuinely offended by the manager’s actions as claimed. Following the verdict, lead counsel for the corporation, Mark Spring, enjoyed a brief vacation … Read more

Life Behind Bars or Death Row: Jury’s Controversial Decision Sparks Outcry for Justice Reform

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A jury has expressed its preference for a life sentence rather than capital punishment for a defendant, but an execution date is still being scheduled, raising concerns among advocacy groups. In recent developments, the jury’s decision has sparked a wave of discussions about the fairness and implications of the death penalty in the United States. The case, which has garnered significant attention, underscores the complicated dynamics between judicial outcomes and societal values surrounding capital punishment. Proponents of life sentences argue that they allow for the possibility of rehabilitation and reflect a more humane approach to … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Clears Medtronic in Major Patent Case, Overturns Jury’s $106 Million Ruling

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WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Medtronic Plc in a lengthy patent lawsuit involving the company and Colibri Heart Valve LLC, reversing a jury’s decision that charged Medtronic with inducing patent infringement concerning artificial heart valves. The case centered on Colibri’s U.S. patent No. 8,900,294, which describes a technique for partially deploying and recapturing an artificial heart valve during implantation. This method allows surgeons to reposition the valve if its initial placement is not optimal, effectively providing a “do-over” during surgery. Colibri accused Medtronic of promoting this technique through its … Read more