In a recent legal development, Hytera Communications continues to face a daily $1 million fine and other sanctions for defying an anti-suit injunction imposed by an Illinois federal judge. The penalty was sustained as the court ordered Hytera to file a fourth, more ‘meaningful’ request in China in order to suspend a lawsuit the company had initiated against Motorola Solutions.
The ongoing economic penalty results from the judge’s perception that Hytera’s previous attempts to adhere to the injunction have been halfhearted at best. As it stands, Hytera’s legal – and financial – position remains precarious, and for the time being, the hefty sanctions hold steady.
For a more comprehensive account on these latest developments, you can read the detailed coverage at Law360.