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SLB MonolineTM fracturing fluid delivery technology patents (US Patents 9,932,800 and 10,385,645) were valid and Nitro Fluids LLC had willfully infringed both of the patents to award SLB $9 million in past damages. The finding of willful infringement could result in tripling of the jury award, thus further enhancing the damages to as much as $27 million.
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1 year ago Read more at WorldOil

TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, will sell the company’s U.S. operations within nine months or face a nationwide ban. It remains unclear whether the law can survive expected legal challenges related to freedom of speech. The company bought a video sharing service called Douyin for $1 billion in November 2017.
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The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce announced Dake Wells Architecture as the 2024 winner of the W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award. The firm impressed judges with its approach to design, commitment to community engagement and its growth trajectory. At the award ceremony, Wells was hired to design a new alumni center to be named after the university’s outgoing president, Clif Smart.
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1 year ago Read more at Springfield Daily Citizen

Priceville Police received a report from a local business that someone had tried to cash stolen checks. Police also arrested Sharlene Marie Graham and charged her with obstructing justice. Both were taken to the Morgan County Jail.
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1 year ago Read more at WAFF

Diversability LLC, chosen from over 4,500 entries, won the nationwide competition to secure the $60,000 grand prize WILMINGTON, Del., May 1, 2024. The New York, NY-based small business received the most nationwide votes – edging out nine other strong finalists. Through essays and photos, these thousands of small businesses across the country shared how their business is adjusting to the current economy.
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1 year ago Read more at PR Newswire

The 47th Contracting Squadron at Laughlin AFB hosted its first ever Small Business Industry Day. The event brought over 25 local and small businesses on base to educate on how to partner with the base for upcoming construction projects and services needed.
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Participating shows will officially be announced and go on sale at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8. The limited-time offer between May 8 and May 14 will include over 900 artists from a variety of genres. Some participating artists include 21 Savage, Cage The Elephant, Dierks Bentley, New Kids On The Block, Dan + Shay, Meghan Trainor, and more.
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1 year ago Read more at KFSM 5Newsonline

"This bill is about making a choice: Europe or Russia. And it’s clear, we want Europe," says one protestor. Young Georgians tend to see their future as part of the West. The older generation trusts more in traditional ties with Moscow.
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1 year ago Read more at The Christian Science Monitor

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) cosponsored a bipartisan bill to establish Georgia’s first National Park and Preserve. The House bill is cosponsored by 10 other members of Georgia's Congressional Delegation: Reps. Drew Ferguson, Henry C. “Hank” Johnson (D-GA), Rich McCormick (R–GA), Mike Collins (R­GA), Barry Loudermilk, Rick Allen and Marjorie Taylor Greene,. “This bipartisan
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Discounted tickets to see more than 900 artists will be available during this year's Concert Week. Concert Week tickets include all fees upfront in the $25 all-in cost. The general on-sale for Concert Week will begin on Wednesday, May 8 at 10 am ET through Tuesday, May 14 at 11:59 pm.
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1 year ago Read more at FOX 5 DC