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$605 Million Verdict: Jury Finds Phillips 66 Guilty of Stealing Trade Secrets from Renewable Fuels Innovator Propel Fuels

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OAKLAND, Calif. — In a significant legal battle over trade secrets in the renewable fuels market, Phillips 66 has been ordered to pay $604.9 million to Propel Fuels. The jury verdict, delivered after a five-week trial at the Superior Court of California in Alameda County, concluded that Phillips 66 had misappropriated trade secrets from Propel Fuels, a California-based retailer of low-carbon fuels. The court found that Phillips 66 developed its renewable fuels business in California using confidential information that had been painstakingly built up by Propel Fuels over more than a decade. This decision comes … Read more

Jury Orders Phillips 66 to Pay Propel Fuels a Staggering $604.9 Million in Trade Secret Clash

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San Francisco, CA — A San Francisco jury has awarded Propel Fuels a staggering $604.9 million in damages, finding that Phillips 66 misappropriated trade secrets from the clean fuel company, a substantial victory for Propel in a legal battle over proprietary technology. The verdict came after intense scrutiny over Phillips 66’s use of confidential information that Propel alleges was critical to its proprietary fuel formulation method—a blend aimed at reducing emissions. According to court documents, the violation centered around Phillips 66’s unauthorized use of this unique fuel technology after the two companies had discussed potential … Read more

Vesalius Innovation Award Joins Forces with BMJ Group to Propel Startups in Science Communication

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Basel, Switzerland — A notable advancement in the field of scientific communication, the Vesalius Innovation Award heralds a new era of collaboration and ingenuity as it enters its fifth year, this time with BMJ Group partnering alongside Karger Publishers as co-presenters. The award aims to catalyze progress in the dissemination and effectiveness of scientific knowledge, offering a hefty total of $25,000 in prize money to the most innovative contenders in the industry. This pioneering award seeks to honor groundbreaking approaches in science communication, covering a wide array of crucial elements including artificial intelligence, research integrity, … Read more

Aaron Judge Smashes Massive 470-Foot Three-Run Homer to Propel Yankees Past Red Sox in Thrilling 6-4 Victory

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New York, NY — In a dramatic turn during a classic rivalry game, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees delivered a memorable performance by hitting a three-run homer that soared an impressive 470 feet, putting the Yankees ahead of the Boston Red Sox with a 6-4 lead. This monumental swing not only captivated the fans at Yankee Stadium but also significantly impacted the standings in the major league. The home run, coming late in the game, was Judges’ highlight in a season already noted for his remarkable power hitting. Before an ecstatic crowd, his … Read more