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legal19 days ago•0 min saved

San Diego jury orders Apple to pay $5.7B for Taptic Engine patent infringement

A federal jury in San Diego has ordered Apple to pay over $5.7 billion to Taction Technology for infringing two patents related to haptic feedback technology. The verdict, delivered on September 25, 2026, concerns Apple’s Taptic Engine, used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple has vowed to appeal, arguing its technology is distinct from Taction’s designs, while Taction celebrated the decision after more than five years of litigation.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #haptics #legal

legal1 month ago•75 min saved

Judge Denies Bail for Tate Brothers in UK Extradition Fight

A US federal judge has denied bail to Andrew and Tristan Tate, ordering them to remain in custody while they fight extradition to the UK for rape and trafficking charges. The ruling follows a hearing where the brothers argued they are not flight risks, but the judge cited their wealth and global following as evidence of escape potential. Meanwhile, Romanian prosecutors have added new charges against the pair, including trafficking minors and money laundering, complicating their legal status across multiple jurisdictions.

via AP News|

#andrew-tate #extradition #human-trafficking

international-law1 month ago•18 min saved

Maduro invokes sovereign immunity to block 2027 U.S. drug trial

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have filed a motion to dismiss federal drug trafficking charges, arguing they possess sovereign immunity as the head of state and first lady of a recognized foreign government. The defense contends that U.S. courts lack jurisdiction over a sitting head of state and that the alleged actions were official state duties. While prosecutors maintain the charges are valid, legal experts note that the U.S. government has not recognized Maduro as legitimate since 2019, creating a significant legal hurdle for the defense. The case, which stems from a January 2026 military capture in Caracas, is scheduled for trial in June 2027 if the dismissal motion fails.

via The Washington Post|

#cilia-flores #international-law #nicolas-maduro

international-law1 month ago•74 min saved

Maduro’s legal team urges judge to drop drug charges, citing head-of-state immunity

Nicolás Maduro’s defense team has formally requested a New York federal judge to dismiss narcoterrorism and drug-trafficking charges, arguing that the former Venezuelan leader is protected by absolute sovereign immunity as a head of state. Prosecutors allege Maduro conspired with Venezuelan officials to move thousands of tons of cocaine into the U.S. The case, which involves Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, is scheduled for trial in June 2027 if the dismissal motion fails.

via AP News|

#drug-trafficking #international-law #nicolas-maduro

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Gautam Adani Faces Fraud Charges in New York

Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, along with two other executives, has been charged in a New York federal court with wire and securities fraud. The charges involve an alleged scheme to defraud investors by making false statements and bribing Indian officials to secure lucrative contracts. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn announced the indictment, highlighting the international scope of the alleged fraud.

via CNBC|

#adani-group #business #fraud

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"US Lawsuits Target Iran, Syria, and Binance Over October 7 Attacks"

A group of 67 plaintiffs, including direct victims and relatives of the October 7 Attack, has filed a lawsuit in US federal court seeking to hold Iran responsible for the massacre and seeking unspecified punitive damages. The lawsuit alleges that Iran provided funds, weapons, training, and intelligence to Hamas and PIJ, contributing to the attack. This is the first attempt to hold Iran accountable for the October 7 Massacre.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#international-relations #iran #lawsuit

crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

Russian Man Convicted for Boarding LAX Flight Without Passport or Ticket

A Russian man, Sergey Ochigava, has been found guilty by a US federal court of being a stowaway on a Scandinavian Airlines flight from Denmark to Los Angeles last November. Ochigava boarded the flight without a ticket, passport, or visa, and faces up to five years in prison. He was arrested at the LA airport after officials could not find any record of his booking or visa application. Ochigava had managed to bypass security at Copenhagen Airport and board the flight undetected, and upon arrival in LA, he was unable to provide any official travel documents.

via BBC.com|

#crime-and-justice #los-angeles #russian-man