Trial

Federal Trial Uncovers Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme by Disbarred California Lawyer

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Los Angeles, CA — In a significant turn of events in the criminal fraud trial involving former attorney Tom Girardi, federal prosecutors told a California federal jury Monday that Girardi deceitfully misused millions of dollars from his clients’ settlements. According to prosecutors, Girardi’s actions were part of an extensive Ponzi scheme that he orchestrated for several years. The trial, which has captured the attention of legal communities and the public alike, paints a starkly different picture of the man once revered as a high-power litigator. The prosecutor in the case vehemently detailed how Girardi repeatedly … Read more

Masimo Seeks Bench Trial in Renewed Intellectual Property Battle with Apple Over Smartwatch Technology

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Irvine, CA—In a renewed effort to rectify what it considers a misuse of proprietary technology, Masimo, the Irvine-based medical technology firm, is pushing for a bench trial in its intellectual property lawsuit against tech giant Apple. This legal move comes after a jury was unable to reach a verdict last year over allegations that Apple’s smartwatches improperly used Masimo’s technology designed to monitor blood oxygen levels. Masimo argues that its trade secrets, critical to its innovative blood oxygen monitoring systems, were unfairly utilized in Apple’s popular smartwatches. The impasse during the previous jury trial has … Read more

Las Vegas Ex-Politician Telles Claims Conspiracy in Trial Over Journalist’s Murder

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Las Vegas, Nevada — In a courtroom drama captivating the Las Vegas community, former Clark County official Robert Telles stood accused of the heinous murder of Jeff German, a seasoned investigative reporter with a 44-year career at the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The trial reached a critical juncture with closing arguments set for Monday after Telles, maintaining his innocence, suggested his conviction would be the result of a vast conspiracy. Telles, once a civil attorney before his election to the administrative role in Clark County in 2018, faced allegations of orchestrating the murder of German following … Read more

Jury Clears Parents in Santa Fe School Shooting Trial, Assigns Majority of Blame to Son and Ammo Vendor

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HOUSTON, Texas — A jury in Houston on Monday cleared the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the accused gunman in the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, of liability. However, they affirmed the liability of their son, as well as the online ammunition retailer Luckygunner, in the tragic event that left ten dead and several wounded. The court found Dimitrios Pagourtzis responsible for 80% of the damages, while Luckygunner was deemed liable for the remaining 20%. The decision followed intense deliberations after victims’ families argued that Dimitrios’ parents neglected their son’s deteriorating mental health and failed … Read more