Calling All Creatives: Green Screen Environmental Film Festival Launches 8th Annual Mobile Film Competition

Trinidad and Tobago is gearing up for the eighth edition of the GREEN Screen Environmental Film Festival, which has announced the return of its Very Short Shorts Mobile Film Competition. Open to residents at all skill levels, the competition invites filmmakers to showcase their creativity across four distinct award categories. Launching on World Environment Day, June 5, entries for the competition will be accepted until September 15. This year’s theme, titled “Full Colour,” encourages filmmakers to delve into the complex narratives surrounding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through brief yet impactful films. To participate, all … Read more

Mobile Drug Kingpin Secures New Legal Defense as Previous Lawyer Steps Down

Mobile, Alabama, has become the focal point of a significant legal battle involving an alleged drug kingpin who recently removed his attorney from the case. The accused, six months after his arrest, has secured new legal representation to navigate the ongoing proceedings. The defendant, whose name has not been disclosed, was taken into custody following a major drug bust that led authorities to seize a substantial quantity of narcotics. This case has drawn attention due to the scale of the operation and the serious charges being levied against him. As the legal process unfolds, it … Read more

Mobile County Man Secures $6 Million Award Following 2022 Tractor Trailer Collision

MOBILE, Ala. — A jury in Mobile County has delivered a $6 million verdict to a man injured in a collision involving a tractor-trailer in 2022. The decision came after a trial that highlighted the severe impact the crash had on the victim’s life and well-being. The incident occurred when the plaintiff, identified as Edward Brown, was struck by a large commercial vehicle while traveling on a local highway. Testimonies during the trial revealed that Brown suffered significant physical injuries and emotional distress as a result of the crash. Medical records presented to the court … Read more

Texas Jury Hands Down $278.8 Million Verdict Against Samsung for Patent Infringement in Mobile Tech

Marshall, Texas — A federal jury has awarded Headwater Research LLC $278.8 million in a patent infringement case against Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. The jury found that Samsung had unlawfully used technology critical to mobile communications in its smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and televisions. The verdict came on April 25 from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, located in Marshall. The jury concluded that Samsung had infringed upon Headwater’s U.S. Patent Nos. 8,406,733 and 9,198,117. Headwater, headquartered in Tyler, Texas, initiated the lawsuit against Samsung on March 10, 2023. The lawsuit accused … Read more