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Long Simmering Sonos vs. D&M Lawsuit is Now Boiling Over

December 7, 2017 by Ted 5 Comments

Trial is Next Week; Sonos Makes Big Mistake

Sonos logoEver since Sonos filed their patent infringement case against D&M Holdings – in reference to its then new HEOS line – things started out like the opening salvo in a boxing match. That was over three years ago in October 2014 and after an initial flurry, including the filing of a countersuit by D&M Holdings, the event went on to settle down into more of a wrestling match, as opposed to boxing. Each side jockeyed for leverage on the other, with our judgment giving a slight advantage to Sonos, whose legal team seemed just slightly better in their approach perhaps even winning over the judge in a series of mostly favorable rulings.

Now, on the eve of trial and in front of a new judge, things are really moving from its long, low simmer to a boil – in fact, boiling over in the days leading up to trial next week starting December 11.

See recent developments just days before commencement of trial… [Read more…] about Long Simmering Sonos vs. D&M Lawsuit is Now Boiling Over

Filed Under: Brands, Law, Strategy Tagged With: D&M Holdings, D&M Holdings Inc. d/b/a/ The D+M Group, D&M Holdings US Inc., D+M Group, Denon, HEOS, lawsuit, litigation, patents, Philip A. Rovner, Sonos, The D+M Group

Lawyer Warns: Alexa is ‘Betraying You’

November 2, 2017 by Ted 3 Comments

Smart Devices Put 1st Amendment Rights at Risk, Lawyer Says

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Robert G. Stahl
Stahl Criminal Defense Lawyers

As we perused the newswire services Monday, one release, from a New Jersey criminal defense law firm, caught our eye. Titled, “Are Your Smart Devices Betraying You?” the release was written more like a poison warning label than a news release. Your smart device, Westfield, NJ-based Stahl Criminal Defense Lawyers said, are “always on and potentially recording or transmitting.”

You should be concerned Stahl says, as your First Amendment rights are at risk… [Read more…] about Lawyer Warns: Alexa is ‘Betraying You’

Filed Under: Brands, Law, Manufacturers, News, Tech Trends Tagged With: Alexa, Amazon, Amazon Echo, Google, Google Home, your rights

In Epic Legal Battle with Sonos, D&M Dinged Again

September 28, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Will a Change of Judge Bring a Change of Outcome?

Sonos logoThe battle for patent supremacy between Sonos and D&M Holdings is picking up significant steam. In one 30-day period of this year alone (June), we counted no less than 110 docket items. That’s more than four filings a day if you take out weekends. The vast majority of these items were heavy legal motions and other multi-dozen page document filings.

The lawsuit, originally brought by Sonos against D&M Holdings and their HEOS line, and ultimately reciprocated with a D&M counter-suit, has been raging on since October 2014. Yet as the matter is plunging headlong towards a trial by the end of this year, D&M is handed another loss, as Judge Richard G. Andrews denies two key D&M Motions for Summary Judgment in his last ruling before turning the matter over to a new judge.

See the latest developments in this battle between Sonos and D&M Holdings… [Read more…] about In Epic Legal Battle with Sonos, D&M Dinged Again

Filed Under: Law, Strategy Tagged With: D&M Holdings Inc. d/b/a/ The D+M Group, D&M Holdings U.S. Inc., Denon Electronics (USA) LLC, Judge Richard G. Andrews, lawsuit, Sonos, Sonos Inc

B&H Photo Pays $3.2M to Settle Federal Charges

August 17, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

DOL and B&H Photo logosBREAKING NEWS

Just over a year ago, we told you about the Federal government bringing charges against popular retailer B&H Foto & Electronics Corp., better known as B&H Photo Video, alleging discrimination, bias, and harassment of workers at its Brooklyn Navy Yard warehouse. Filed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the action by the government told a seamy tale of material mistreatment of certain employees at the company, a Federal contractor subject to specific rules governing treatment of workers.

See more on the costly conclusion of the matter by B&H… [Read more…] about B&H Photo Pays $3.2M to Settle Federal Charges

Filed Under: Law, Management, News, People, Pivot Point Tagged With: B&H, B&H Foto & Electronics, B&H Photo Video, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, U.S. Department of Labor

Bad Heir Day – Prosecutors Demand 12-Years of Hard Time for Billionaire Samsung Heir

August 9, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Samsung's Vice Chairman LeeSouth Korea is buzzing at the news that prosecutors have demanded no less than a 12-year prison term for Samsung’s billionaire heir, Jay Y. Lee. Lee is accused of attempting to solidify his total control of the massive company through a sketchy scheme that included bribing the South Korean President, Park Geun-hye.

See more on these shocking revelations that may lead to problems for Samsung… [Read more…] about Bad Heir Day – Prosecutors Demand 12-Years of Hard Time for Billionaire Samsung Heir

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Financial, Law, Manufacturers, News, People Tagged With: Jay Y. Lee, President Park Geun-hye, Samsung, scandal

HARD TIME: Vann’s Ex-CEO Gets 5+ Years in Federal Prison

May 25, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Judge: ‘…Arrogance, That Defies Explanation’

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George Manlove

 

In February, we reported that George Leslie Manlove was convicted on approximately 170 out of a total of 200 Federal felony counts stemming from his tenure as CEO of the now-defunct Vann’s Electronics & Appliances in Montana. A few days ago, Manlove learned his fate in the form of a sentence from U.S. District Court Chief Judge Dana Christensen, and it wasn’t a pretty picture. Manlove has been ordered to serve a sentence of more than 5 years in a Federal Penitentiary.

See more on this fall from grace by Manlove, the former CEO of Vann’s… [Read more…] about HARD TIME: Vann’s Ex-CEO Gets 5+ Years in Federal Prison

Filed Under: Crime, Law, News, Pivot Point, Retailers Tagged With: George Leslie Manlove, George Manlove, prison, Vann's

Sonos Wins Dismissal of Multiple D&M Holdings Counterclaims

April 27, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Sonos logoJust one month after Delaware District Court judge Richard G. Andrews ruled against D&M Holdings’ attempt to have four key Sonos patents invalidated, we learn that Sonos was successful in winning a dismissal of three of D&M Holdings’ counterclaims of patent infringement against them. However, four additional counterclaims filed by D&M survived the challenge and the counter-lawsuit will continue.

See more about this clash between Sonos and D&M Holdings… [Read more…] about Sonos Wins Dismissal of Multiple D&M Holdings Counterclaims

Filed Under: Brands, Law, News Tagged With: D&M Holdings Inc., D&M Holdings U.S. Inc., lawsuit, Sonos, The D+M Group

Lawsuit: Bose is Spying on You and Selling Your Personal Info

April 19, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

Bose logoA lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court in Northern Illinois against Bose Corp. alleging that the popular brand is spying on consumers, collecting personal usage data, and selling or otherwise using this data for profit. All of this, the suit claims, is done in violation of various Federal and State privacy laws and with no warning or notification to the consumer.

See more on this lawsuit against Bose… [Read more…] about Lawsuit: Bose is Spying on You and Selling Your Personal Info

Filed Under: Brands, Law, News Tagged With: Bose, Edelson PC, Kyle Zak

Judge Finds Against D&M; Affirms Sonos Patents

March 16, 2017 by Ted Leave a Comment

BREAKING NEWS

Sonos logoDelaware District Judge Richard G. Andrews has delivered a decision that is sure to be a blow against D&M Holdings’ defense in its now long-running patent infringement dispute with Sonos, originally filed in October 2014. Judge Andrews has denied a motion by D&M to invalidate four key Sonos patents at the heart of their dispute and a key part of Sonos’ claim that D&M’s HEOS products infringe upon these and other patents.

See more on this dramatic decision from the court in favor of Sonos… [Read more…] about Judge Finds Against D&M; Affirms Sonos Patents

Filed Under: Law, News, Pivot Point Tagged With: D&M Holdings, D+M Group, DEI Holdings, Denon Electronics, HEOS, HEOS by Denon, Sonos, Sonos Inc, Sound United

GUILTY: Former Industry CEO Manlove Convicted on Multiple Federal Charges

February 16, 2017 by Ted 2 Comments

Almost exactly one year ago, we told you that former CEO of Montana specialty retailer Vann’s, George Leslie Manlove, was charged with more than 200 counts of criminal conduct by Federal prosecutors after an investigation by the FBI and the Department of Labor. Manlove, who is married to the daughter of the founder of Vann’s, was accused of a number of crimes including conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering, bankruptcy fraud, bank fraud, and making false statements.

Now we learn that after a two-week trial and two days of deliberation, jurors found Manlove guilty on 172 of those charges…and aquitted on the rest.

See more about the surprising downfall of Manlove, a former rising star of tech… [Read more…] about GUILTY: Former Industry CEO Manlove Convicted on Multiple Federal Charges

Filed Under: Crime, Law, News, Pivot Point Tagged With: George Manlove, Vann's

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