The recent allocation of nearly $6.3 million in Federal Trade Commission (FTC) refunds to AT&T customers marks a significant milestone in addressing the fallout from the alleged throttling of unlimited data plans. This disbursement, forming part of a comprehensive settlement agreement reached in 2019, aims to redress grievances stemming from accusations that AT&T deceived consumers … Read Article
Flying has become an essential mode of transportation in today’s interconnected world. With millions of passengers taking to the skies every day, it’s crucial to understand the legal framework that governs air travel. One of the key documents that regulate the relationship between passengers and airlines is the contract of carriage. What is a Contract … Read Article
The Franklin factors, named after the case Franklin v. Lynaugh, are a set of considerations used in criminal sentencing to guide judges in determining an appropriate punishment for defendants. These factors encompass various aspects of the defendant’s circumstances and the nature of the crime committed. By evaluating these factors, judges aim to render fair and … Read Article
Wex Inc (WEX.N), a software company specializing in payment processing and information management, filed a lawsuit against HP Inc (HPQ.N) in Maine federal court, alleging trademark infringement. Wex claims that HP’s recent introduction of the “HP Wex” workforce management platform will cause confusion among customers due to similarities with Wex’s own offerings. The lawsuit asserts … Read Article
In the American legal system, jury instructions play a pivotal role in ensuring fair and just trials. These instructions, also known as charge instructions or judge’s charge to the jury, are guidelines provided by the presiding judge to the jury regarding the applicable law and how they should apply it to the facts presented during … Read Article
Jennifer and James Crumbley, parents of Ethan Crumbley, the perpetrator of the Oxford High School mass shooting, received a sentencing of 10 to 15 years each on Tuesday, following their conviction of four counts of involuntary manslaughter in separate trials earlier this year. During sentencing, Judge Cheryl Matthews extended her deepest condolences for the immeasurable … Read Article
On a Monday morning, the legal firm of Haggard Law in Coral Gables, South Florida, took a decisive step in representing the interests of a passenger against the colossal entity that is Carnival cruise lines. Filed in Miami federal court, this lawsuit encapsulated the harrowing ordeal of a traveler who found himself in the throes … Read Article
Google has filed a lawsuit against two Chinese individuals in New York federal court, alleging their involvement in a scam targeting users of the Google Play app store with fake cryptocurrency investment applications. According to the lawsuit, Yunfeng Sun and Hongnam Cheung are accused of orchestrating a scheme that led to significant financial losses for … Read Article
In the realm of criminal law, the concept of “Duty to Retreat” refers to the legal obligation of an individual to attempt to withdraw or retreat from a confrontation or threatening situation before resorting to the use of force, particularly deadly force. This principle typically applies in self-defense cases, where an individual is confronted with … Read Article