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
On April 1, Reuters reported that Google has agreed to dispose of billions of data records to resolve a lawsuit alleging it covertly tracked the internet activities of individuals who believed they were browsing in private. The settlement terms were submitted on Monday in the federal court of Oakland, California, and await approval from U.S. … Read Article
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, resulted from the collision of the Dali cargo vessel with the bridge structure. This incident, occurring on March 27, 2024, is poised to prompt legal action against the owner, operator, and charterer of the vessel, potentially leading to lawsuits regarding the collapse and resulting … Read Article
Disney and the state of Florida reached a settlement to end a high-profile lawsuit in state court over control of the special district encompassing the Walt Disney World theme parks. Additionally, Disney agreed to defer briefings in a federal lawsuit against DeSantis while both parties attempt to reach a consensus on a new development agreement … Read Article