Trial Set as Voting Machine Company Smartmatic Sues News Outlet Over 2020 Election Claims

Dover, Del. — In a significant legal clash stemming from the 2020 presidential elections, Smartmatic, an electronic voting machine manufacturer, has initiated legal action against conservative cable network Newsmax, based on allegations of the latter disseminating defamatory content which suggested vote tampering. The lawsuit now seems poised for courtroom proceedings after a Delaware judge indicated that various points of contention must be settled by a jury. Smartmatic, headquartered in Florida, has accused Newsmax and some of its contributors of spuriously implicating the company in electoral rigging, specifically alleging that its software was manipulated to switch … Read more

Coffee Machine Mishap Floods Crown Court, Jury Trials Postponed Indefinitely

London, U.K. – An unusual incident involving a faulty coffee machine pipe at Southwark Crown Court led to significant flooding, causing disruptions and delays in the court’s schedule, including several jury trials. The event highlighted vulnerabilities in building maintenance and has sparked a broader discussion on infrastructure and emergency response protocols in public buildings. The flooding occurred early Thursday morning when a coffee machine in one of the court’s private areas experienced a pipe malfunction, spewing water throughout adjacent corridors and courtrooms. The water damage was significant enough to require substantial repairs and thorough cleaning, … Read more

Theater Camp, Magazine Dreams, Mutt, The Stroll, Bad Press, Fantastic Machine, Against the Tide, Animalia, Mami Wata, and When It Melts Win Coveted Sundance Special Jury Awards

Park City, Utah – The Sundance Film Festival concluded with Special Jury Awards recognizing outstanding contributions in various categories. One of the notable awards was the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award: Ensemble, which was presented to the cast of “Theater Camp.” The jury praised the cast for creating a film that celebrates the collaborative nature of creativity and invites new communities into the worlds they have built. It was an acknowledgment of the film’s ability to make the audience feel welcomed and at home. Another film that received recognition was “Magazine Dreams,” which won the … Read more

Massachusetts Business Awarded $160,000 in Lawsuit Against High-Tech Woodworking Machine Manufacturer

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A federal jury in Georgia has ruled that a manufacturer of a cutting-edge woodworking machine is responsible for breaching warranty obligations to the buyer of the device. The jury awarded a substantial sum of nearly $160,000 to a Massachusetts business that had previously claimed damages. The Massachusetts business filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, accusing them of failing to live up to their warranty duties for the high-tech woodworking machine. After careful deliberation, the jury sided with the plaintiff, ultimately holding the manufacturer accountable for the alleged breach. During the trial, the … Read more