IPNews® – Samsung Electronics Co. and Apple Inc. exchanged blows on Friday over whether the jury foreman’s alleged misconduct in the smartphone and tablet patent infringement trial that yielded a $1 billion verdict against Samsung earlier this year warrants holding a new trial.

Samsung’s allegations that jury foreman Velvin Hogan lied about his involvement in past litigation and ties to Samsung’s law firm do not meet the high standard for a new trial, Apple said. Samsung, meanwhile, blasted Apple’s requests for a broad new injunction and enhanced damages on top of the existing verdict. To continue reading, click: Samsung, Apple Spar Over New iPhone, iPad Patent Trial