NSO Group Seeks New Trial After WhatsApp’s $168 Million Victory Over Spyware Claims

SAN FRANCISCO — NSO Group is seeking a new trial in a lawsuit initiated by WhatsApp, following a jury verdict that awarded the messaging platform $168 million in damages. The Israeli spyware firm submitted its motion in a California federal court last week, requesting that the court reevaluate the jury’s decision and reduce the punitive award. In May, the jury determined that NSO exploited vulnerabilities within WhatsApp’s encrypted messaging application, selling this exploit to clients believed to have used it for surveillance of journalists, activists, and political figures. WhatsApp originally filed the lawsuit in 2019, … Read more

Gerry Adams’ Libel Case Against BBC Nears Verdict: Jury to Decide on Defamation Claims

DUBLIN, Ireland — A jury is poised to determine the outcome of Gerry Adams’ libel case against the BBC, which has drawn significant attention over the past four weeks. The proceedings, centered around allegations stemming from a 2016 BBC Spotlight program, have raised critical questions about defamation and freedom of the press. Adams, the former president of Sinn Féin, has taken legal action in response to claims that he sanctioned the assassination of Denis Donaldson, a British agent turned informant. The 76-year-old vehemently denies these allegations, arguing that the program portrayed him in a false … Read more

Blake Lively Takes Legal Stand: Seeks Sanctions Against Justin Baldoni’s Team for Alleged Harassment Claims

Los Angeles, California — Blake Lively’s legal team filed a motion on Monday seeking sanctions against Justin Baldoni and his associates for allegedly making unfounded claims about the actress. The request highlights ongoing tensions between Lively and her co-star from the film It Ends With Us, intensifying their legal struggle. In documents acquired by media outlets, Lively is asking for attorneys’ fees and costs, along with a formal reprimand against Baldoni’s legal representatives for what she describes as baseless accusations aimed at harassing her and manipulating public perception. The motion specifically names Baldoni’s lawyers: Steve … Read more

Fairlife Faces Allegations of Greenwashing in Class-Action Lawsuit Over Misleading Sustainability Claims

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Fairlife, a popular milk brand owned by The Coca-Cola Company, alleging that the company misleads consumers about its sustainability and animal welfare practices. The complaint, lodged in a federal court in California, claims that Fairlife is profiting from consumer demand for cruelty-free and eco-friendly products while operating in ways that contradict those ideals. Acquired by Coca-Cola in 2020, Fairlife has positioned itself as a brand dedicated to ethical farming, water conservation, and animal welfare. However, plaintiffs assert that the company’s marketing is deceptive, citing video evidence of severe … Read more