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Jury Awards $360 Million to Abuse Victims at Virginia Children’s Hospital, Marks Historic Personal Injury Verdict

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Richmond, Va. — A Virginia jury handed down a massive $360 million verdict in favor of three women who said they were sexually abused as patients at a children’s hospital in New Kent County. This landmark decision arrived after about seven hours of deliberation on September 27. The compensation broken down includes $20 million in compensative damages, $40 million in punitive damages, and $60 million in treble damages due to a violation of Virginia’s Consumer Protection Act for each plaintiff. Virginia Beach attorney Kevin Biniazan, representing the plaintiffs, indicated that this verdict ranks among the … Read more

2 Live Crew Reclaims Rights to Iconic Albums, Marks Major Win in Historic Copyright Battle

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Miami, FL — In a significant victory for artists seeking control over their creative outputs, members of the iconic hip hop group 2 Live Crew have successfully won a legal battle to reclaim rights to their music catalog. The verdict, delivered by a federal jury in Florida, supports the group’s claim under the copyright law’s “termination right,” a crucial provision that empowers creators to regain their copyrights decades after initially transferring them. The litigation centered around five of 2 Live Crew’s albums, including their controversial 1989 release “As Nasty as They Wanna Be,” which was … Read more

University of San Diego Marks Two Decades of Innovation with Celebration of The Brink SBDC’s 20th Lean Essential Sprint Cohort

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SAN DIEGO — At the University of San Diego, a significant milestone was recently celebrated as The Brink Small Business Development Center marked its 20th cohort of the Lean Essential Sprint (LES) program. This initiative underscores the institution’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and community engagement. Since its inception, the LES program has been pivotal in refining business models and accelerating the growth of myriad startups within the San Diego region. The program, which runs several weeks, combines practical workshops and expert mentoring to arm fledgling entrepreneurs with the tools necessary for success. The event noted … Read more

British Judge Nicholas Addison Phillips Retires from Hong Kong’s Top Court, Marks Fifth Foreign Justice Departure in 2023

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Hong Kong – Nicholas Addison Phillips, an 86-year-old British judge, has officially retired from his position as a non-permanent judge on Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal, marking the end of his term. This departure makes him the fifth foreign judiciary member to leave the court this year. Phillips, who has served on the Court of Final Appeal since 2012, opted not to extend his term, which expired Monday. The judiciary confirmed that Phillips cited “personal reasons” for his decision. Despite the recent change, the judiciary reassured the public and legal community that the operations … Read more