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Local Attorney Poised to Lead Virginia State Bar, Promising Innovation and Advocacy

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Hampton, Virginia – An area lawyer is poised to become the new president of the Virginia State Bar, marking a significant step in her career and a first for her law firm. The attorney, known for her commitment to both legal excellence and community service, will officially take on her new role at the bar’s upcoming annual meeting. This transition comes as the Virginia State Bar, which regulates the practice of law in the state, looks to enhance its services and outreach efforts. The incoming president’s tenure is seen as a chance to further promote … Read more

Global Audio Innovators Unite: Sbu Sitole to Lead 2025 LIA Competition Jury at Encore, Las Vegas

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Las Vegas, Nevada – The 2025 Audio & Radio competition will convene some of the most creative minds from around the globe at Encore @ Wynn Las Vegas, with judging set to occur from September 25 to October 3. Leading the jury is Sbu Sitole, chief creative officer at The Odd Number in Johannesburg, who brings extensive experience from serving on high-profile awards juries. Sitole, a co-founder of The Odd Number, has a distinguished background in the advertising world. His agency recently earned recognition as the Independent Agency of the Year for Africa and the … Read more

NSO Group Appeals $168 Million Verdict in WhatsApp Spyware Case, Claims Jury’s Award May Lead to Bankruptcy

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San Francisco, California – NSO Group has filed an appeal following a jury’s decision that awarded $168 million to WhatsApp for the company’s alleged facilitation of spyware attacks on approximately 1,400 mobile devices. This legal battle centers on the company’s controversial zero-click surveillance technology, which allows government clients to infiltrate phones without any interaction from the users. In a court filing submitted on Thursday, NSO Group requested that the federal judge presiding over the case in Northern California either significantly lower the punitive damages awarded or allow for a new trial. The punitive damages were … Read more

Columbiana County Election Recount Underway as Menning’s Lead Narrows to Just 33 Votes

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LISBON, Ohio — The tight race for the Columbiana County Municipal Court judgeship has led to a recount due to a razor-thin margin of victory. Danielle Menning’s lead over incumbent Judge Kelly Linger reached 33 votes, prompting the county Board of Elections to initiate an automatic recount of the votes from the May 6 primary election. The Board of Elections confirmed the results of the election on Thursday, stating that the recount would commence at 9 a.m. Tuesday at their office on Dickey Drive. The automatic recount was triggered because the difference in votes between … Read more