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Reuters
3 days ago
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- Reuters
Samsung owes $112 mln for infringing Maxell patents, US jury says
May 29 (Reuters) - A federal jury in Texas has determined that Samsung Electronics ( opens new tab owes electronics maker Maxell (6810.T), opens new tab nearly $112 million after finding that the Korean tech giant's devices violate Maxell's patent rights. The jury in Texarkana, Texas, said in its verdict on Wednesday, opens new tab that Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, tablets and other devices infringe three of Japan-based Maxell's patents related to networking, information processing and other technologies. Attorneys and spokespeople for the companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the verdict on Thursday. The award adds to a string of recent nine-figure patent infringement verdicts against Samsung in East Texas federal court, including a $279 million verdict in a separate dispute over wireless technology last month. Maxell sued Samsung for patent infringement in 2023 over a wide range of its electronics. The complaint said that Samsung previously obtained a license to Maxell's patents that Samsung failed to renew. Samsung denied Maxell's infringement allegations and argued that the patents were invalid. Maxell requested nearly $130 million in damages, according to a court filing. The case is Maxell Ltd v. Samsung Electronics Co, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, No. 5:23-cv-00092. For Maxell: Jamie Beaber, Alan Grimaldi, Kfir Levy, James Fussell and Robert Pluta of Mayer Brown For Samsung: Brian Erickson, Sean Cunningham, Erin Gibson, Mark Fowler and Michael Jay of DLA Piper
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Faith Matters: Ash Wednesday and the Season of Lent
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Senior pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church Brian Erickson joined CBS 42 Morning News for our weekly Faith Matters segment on March 4. This week's topic was on Ash Wednesday and the Season of Lent. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Delta plane crash passenger recounts 'very surreal' experience
Investigators are working to determine what caused Delta Flight 4819 to crash and overturn at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday. The plane, which departed from Minneapolis, crashed amid blowing snow and strong wind gusts in the Toronto area. Dramatic video shows the plane reach the ground, erupt in flames, bounce on the runway and then flip over. MORE: Delta plane crash latest: 'Extreme conditions' at Toronto airport in days before crash ABC News' Linsey Davis talked to passenger Brian Erickson about the terrifying moments before impact, how all 80 people evacuated and how he's doing now. ABC NEWS: We're joined now by Brian Erickson, a passenger on board that harrowing plane ride. Brian, thank you so much for joining us. So glad that you all made it off there safely. Just give us a sense of how you're feeling about it all today. BRIAN ERICKSON: Well, thank you for that, first of all. It's the love and support that everybody has given us from friends, family, strangers; It's just been overwhelming. So, yeah, it's, you know, 24 hours-plus since the incident. And it's a little humbling, you know, that we -- 80 people were on that airplane and 80 people got off that airplane. That was incredible. ABC NEWS: And we're looking at some video where you can see people actually hanging from the ceiling, you know, supported in large part, we'd imagine, just by the seat belts. Give us a sense of what happened. When did you first realize something was wrong? ERICKSON: We were coming in pretty hot. You know, it seemed like it was a very rough landing. And then all of a sudden, it's like, wait a minute, we're rolling to the right. What's going on? And then, we're upside-down and sliding. It was a very interesting sensation. A lot of people praying, a lot of people saying, no, no, no, no. And when it finally ended and it was dead quiet, you know, everybody leapt into action. Everybody was helping their neighbor. Everyone was helping out and just being, you know, making sure everyone was OK and get off this airplane. Let's get out. ABC NEWS: You said that some people were praying. I, just take us to that moment for you personally. What was rolling through your mind? People say in those moments you see your life flash before your eyes. Was that the case for you? ERICKSON: Yeah. I mean, it was very surreal. I think I've told people that it happened in an instant, but it lasted an eternity. It really was very, you know, I didn't really understand what was going on. I just knew something wasn't right. And yeah, I don't I don't recommend arriving in that fashion at all. MORE: Dramatic video shows moment Delta plane flipped after landing in Toronto ABC NEWS: I don't know if you're a frequent flier, but just curious what you think about getting on board another flight. ERICKSON: I do travel for my job. I'm OK with it. We actually flew back today from Toronto. I'm in Minneapolis. And personally, I'm OK with it. I know that it's one of the safest forms of travel. And, you know, this is a very rare incident in multiple ways. This is so rare. To have everybody walk away from this kind of carnage. And yeah, I will. I can't fly to Canada. I can't find my passport. It's on that airplane. ABC NEWS: Ah, got it. OK. Well, Brian, again, we are so glad you are safe and sound tonight and willing to talk with us. So, really appreciate it. ERICKSON: Thank you for reaching out. I hope that everybody else that was on that plane, if they hear this, that they get home safely, that they're getting the support and the help that they need. ABC NEWS: We share that same sentiment. All right. Thank you so much. Delta plane crash passenger recounts 'very surreal' experience originally appeared on
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- General
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Delta plane crash passenger recounts 'very surreal' experience
Investigators are working to determine what caused Delta Flight 4819 to crash and overturn at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday. The plane, which departed from Minneapolis, crashed amid blowing snow and strong wind gusts in the Toronto area. Dramatic video shows the plane reach the ground, erupt in flames, bounce on the runway and then flip over. MORE: Delta plane crash latest: 'Extreme conditions' at Toronto airport in days before crash ABC News' Linsey Davis talked to passenger Brian Erickson about the terrifying moments before impact, how all 80 people evacuated and how he's doing now. ABC NEWS: We're joined now by Brian Erickson, a passenger on board that harrowing plane ride. Brian, thank you so much for joining us. So glad that you all made it off there safely. Just give us a sense of how you're feeling about it all today. BRIAN ERICKSON: Well, thank you for that, first of all. It's the love and support that everybody has given us from friends, family, strangers; It's just been overwhelming. So, yeah, it's, you know, 24 hours-plus since the incident. And it's a little humbling, you know, that we -- 80 people were on that airplane and 80 people got off that airplane. That was incredible. ABC NEWS: And we're looking at some video where you can see people actually hanging from the ceiling, you know, supported in large part, we'd imagine, just by the seat belts. Give us a sense of what happened. When did you first realize something was wrong? ERICKSON: We were coming in pretty hot. You know, it seemed like it was a very rough landing. And then all of a sudden, it's like, wait a minute, we're rolling to the right. What's going on? And then, we're upside-down and sliding. It was a very interesting sensation. A lot of people praying, a lot of people saying, no, no, no, no. And when it finally ended and it was dead quiet, you know, everybody leapt into action. Everybody was helping their neighbor. Everyone was helping out and just being, you know, making sure everyone was OK and get off this airplane. Let's get out. ABC NEWS: You said that some people were praying. I, just take us to that moment for you personally. What was rolling through your mind? People say in those moments you see your life flash before your eyes. Was that the case for you? ERICKSON: Yeah. I mean, it was very surreal. I think I've told people that it happened in an instant, but it lasted an eternity. It really was very, you know, I didn't really understand what was going on. I just knew something wasn't right. And yeah, I don't I don't recommend arriving in that fashion at all. MORE: Dramatic video shows moment Delta plane flipped after landing in Toronto ABC NEWS: I don't know if you're a frequent flier, but just curious what you think about getting on board another flight. ERICKSON: I do travel for my job. I'm OK with it. We actually flew back today from Toronto. I'm in Minneapolis. And personally, I'm OK with it. I know that it's one of the safest forms of travel. And, you know, this is a very rare incident in multiple ways. This is so rare. To have everybody walk away from this kind of carnage. And yeah, I will. I can't fly to Canada. I can't find my passport. It's on that airplane. ABC NEWS: Ah, got it. OK. Well, Brian, again, we are so glad you are safe and sound tonight and willing to talk with us. So, really appreciate it. ERICKSON: Thank you for reaching out. I hope that everybody else that was on that plane, if they hear this, that they get home safely, that they're getting the support and the help that they need. ABC NEWS: We share that same sentiment. All right. Thank you so much. Delta plane crash passenger recounts 'very surreal' experience originally appeared on
