Missteps

Florida Judge Axes Trump’s $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against The New York Times, Citing Legal Missteps

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TAMPA, Fla. — A federal judge has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and several others, characterizing the extensive filing as more akin to a political manifesto than a legitimate legal document. The ruling, which came on Friday, addressed the $15 billion lawsuit filed earlier this week that targeted the newspaper, four of its reporters, and the publisher, Penguin Random House. U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday criticized the 85-page complaint for failing to adhere to established procedures. He emphasized that the lawsuit strayed from the mandates of Rule … Read more

Virginia Court Overturns Medical Malpractice Verdict Following Jury Missteps on ‘Habit Instruction’

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A Virginia appeals court has reversed a medical malpractice ruling that hinged on the jury’s use of a disputed “habit instruction.” The decision, issued recently, has significant implications for similar cases in the state. The case in question originated from a medical malpractice claim against a physician who allegedly failed to provide appropriate care. After a jury found in favor of the plaintiff, the trial court’s instructions to the jury were called into question. Specifically, one instruction suggested jurors could rely on the idea that a person generally acts in accordance with their established habits … Read more

Apple Triumphs in Patent Battle: Appeals Court Overturns $300 Million Ruling Due to Jury Missteps

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Washington, D.C. — Apple Inc. has successfully avoided a $300 million patent infringement judgment after a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. A three-judge panel vacated both the infringement finding and the damages amount, citing issues with jury instructions and the format of the verdict, highlighting how procedural missteps can significantly alter multimillion-dollar outcomes. In 2020, a jury in Texas concluded that Apple had infringed on certain Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) held by Optis. SEPs are patents that must be licensed to any party wishing to comply with a relevant … Read more

AI Missteps: Lawyers Face Backlash for Citing Nonexistent Cases in Courtroom Battles

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San Francisco, California — Legal professionals integrating artificial intelligence into their practices are facing growing scrutiny for citing fabricated case law in court proceedings, raising concerns among judges about the implications for justice. The trend, highlighted by instances of unwittingly referencing non-existent cases, has prompted frustrations among members of the judiciary who strive for accuracy in legal arguments and documentation. As AI technology advances and becomes more prevalent in the legal field, lawyers risk inadvertently undermining their cases by relying on erroneous information generated by these tools. Judges have remarked that the use of AI … Read more