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Texas Supreme Court Upholds Legal Protections for Off-Duty Officers in Controversial Shooting Case

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DALLAS – The Texas Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a lawsuit questioning whether the actions of an off-duty Dallas police officer fell within the scope of his job responsibilities. This ruling enhances legal safeguards for law enforcement officers, allowing them to engage in official duties even when not on duty, while also shielding businesses from civil liabilities linked to police-related incidents. The case centers on Chad Seward, an off-duty officer serving as a security guard at Home Depot. On April 24, 2018, Seward contacted police after suspecting Armando Luis Juarez of theft. Following a confirmation … Read more

Judge Overturns $500,000 Jury Award for Ex-City Hall Worker in Bayonne Hostile Work Environment Case

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A Hudson County judge vacated a $500,000 jury award for a former employee of Bayonne City Hall after ruling in favor of the city on grounds of a directed verdict. Judge Kimberly Espinales-Maloney issued her decision shortly after a six-week trial, during which a jury found in favor of Sincerrae Ross, awarding her the sum for alleged emotional distress arising from a hostile work environment. The judge clarified that her ruling did not address the motion concerning claims of retaliation but sought to ensure a fair deliberation process by allowing the jury to evaluate the … Read more

WhatsApp Triumphs Over NSO Group: Jury Awards $168 Million in Cyberespionage Case

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SAN FRANCISCO — A U.S. jury delivered a significant blow to NSO Group on Tuesday, ordering the Israeli technology firm to pay approximately $168 million in damages following a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp. The Meta-owned messaging platform accused NSO of deploying its notorious Pegasus spyware on the smartphones of users who accessed the app. The legal battle began in late 2019 when WhatsApp took NSO to federal court in Northern California. The company claimed that NSO exploited vulnerabilities in its platform to surveil targets, raising serious concerns about privacy and cybersecurity. Pegasus is capable of … Read more