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US Supreme Court declines J&J baby powder appeal, takes up H&M copyright dispute

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billion in punitive damages, claiming the 11:1 ratio of punitive damages to compensatory damages was excessive. Campbell, which would have imposed a fixed 1:1 ratio of punitive damages to compensatory damages for class action suits.

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Federal jury awards George Floyd protesters $14M for police excessive force

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A jury for the US District Court for the District of Colorado Friday found that the Denver police used excessive force against protestors during the 2020 George Floyd protests and awarded a $14 million verdict to 12 protestors. This decision comes from a three-week trial that began on March 7.

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Facebook sued for giving preference to visa workers

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In 2020, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Facebook for the same practices and resolved the claims through a settlement agreement. Rajaram, a US citizen, alleges he applied for a Facebook position and accuses Facebook of preferring to hire visa-dependent workers for certain US positions. million to the US, $9.5

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DOJ indicts China-based company for conspiring to steal Motorola trade secrets

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In February 2020, Motorola won a civil lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Hytera alleging DMR trade secret misappropriation under federal and state law. Motorola was awarded $345,761,156 and $418,800,000 in compensatory and punitive damages, respectively. million.

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LDS Church sued in Arizona for alleged role in Boy Scouts sexual abuse

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The new law gave abuse survivors whose claims had expired under the old deadline a grace period through the end of 2020, but they had to meet a higher standard. However, punitive damages are not an available remedy in such older cases. Did you know that about 30 percent of charitable giving happens in December?

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Lawsuit filed against Idaho lawmakers for harassing rape victim

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She is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. The filed complaint states that the woman worked as a Legislative Page in 2020 and became an intern in 2021 for the Idaho Legislature. During her time in the office, von Ehlinger raped her in his apartment.

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New York’s Nassau County legislature passes controversial legislation permitting police to sue protestors

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Individuals who discriminate are subject to “substantial civil penalt[ies]” as well as punitive damages and injunctive relief. In particular, they highlight concerns about civil unrest since May 2020 and US Justice Department data regarding crime committed upon law enforcement.