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Bangladeshi Lawyer Shares Harrowing Experience in Covert Detention Ordered by Hasina

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – A Bangladeshi lawyer, who recently reappeared after being missing for nearly two months, has shared a harrowing tale of secret detention, where he claims to have been held in a facility run by government authorities. The lawyer, identified only to protect his safety, alleges that the detention was part of an effort to suppress dissent against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. According to the lawyer, he was abducted from his home in Dhaka by men in plainclothes, who he believes were part of the security forces. He described his time in captivity … Read more

Boeing Ordered to Pay $72 Million for Misusing Startup’s Electric Jet Secrets

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WASHINGTON — A federal jury in Washington has ruled that aerospace giant Boeing Co. must pay $72 million to Zunum Aero Inc., an electric jet startup, for the misappropriation of trade secrets. This decision marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle over the rights to pioneering technology in the aviation sector. The case revolves around a once-promising partnership that soured, leading Zunum, which had been working on innovative electric aircraft, to accuse Boeing of using its closely held technologies without proper authorization. According to the verdict, Boeing’s actions not only infringed on Zunum’s intellectual … Read more

Toronto Lawyer Faces Repercussions for Misconduct in Child Abuse Case, Ordered to Undergo Specialized Training

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Toronto, Canada — A prominent Toronto attorney faced disciplinary action for professional misconduct after making contentious remarks in a legal affidavit. The lawyer had argued that a teenage girl involved in a sexual abuse lawsuit was not a child but a “sexually mature young woman.” The statement triggered widespread public backlash and prompted an investigation by Ontario’s legal regulator. Gary McCallum, the attorney in question, represented Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services in a 2018 lawsuit when he described the 14- or 15-year-old plaintiff in terms that challenged legal definitions of childhood. According to … Read more

Boeing Loses Major Lawsuit, Ordered to Pay $90 Million for Stealing Trade Secrets from Aerospace Startup

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SEATTLE — In a landmark case highlighting the competitive tensions in the aerospace sector, a Seattle-based federal jury has ruled that Boeing misappropriated trade secrets from Zunum Aero, Inc., a once-promising Redmond-based startup focused on developing hybrid-electric aircraft. The verdict, delivered earlier this week, could lead to a staggering $250 million in damages against the aerospace giant if the presiding judge decides to triple the awarded sum due to the malicious nature of the act. Zunum Aero, founded by MIT graduates, brought forth claims in 2020 alleging that Boeing feigned interest in investing in their … Read more