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

Intel Scores Legal Victory: Jury Confirms Fortress Investment Group’s Control Over VLSI, Sparking Potential $3 Billion Patent Reimbursement

AUSTIN, Texas — Intel has persuaded a jury that Fortress Investment Group controls VLSI Technology, a ruling that could significantly impact Intel’s financial obligations linked to allegations of patent infringement by VLSI. This decision could potentially reverse Intel’s previous payments exceeding $3 billion to VLSI related to these patent disputes. The heart of the contention lies in a licensing agreement Intel established with Finjan in 2012, which Intel claims should also extend to VLSI due to Fortress’s control over both entities. Intel argues that the agreement, which covers patents held by Finjan and other associated … Read more

San Marcos Couple Secures Historic $831M Verdict, But Their Victory Comes with Heavy Heart

SAN MARCOS, Texas — A couple from San Marcos recently achieved a historic legal victory, winning a staggering $831 million judgment against a major corporation. However, the couple has expressed that the outcome is not a cause for celebration, highlighting the emotional and personal toll of their legal battles. The case stems from a years-long dispute involving claims of negligence and significant harm caused by the company’s actions. The couple argued that their lives were drastically altered due to the company’s failures, leading them to seek justice in court. The verdict, which is among the … Read more

Judge Overrules Trump Directive Aimed at WilmerHale Law Firm, Marking Key Legal Victory

Boston, Mass. — A federal judge has invalidated an executive order from former President Donald Trump aimed at the WilmerHale law firm, allowing the firm to continue its operations without governmental challenges. The ruling comes amid ongoing discussions about the intersection of legal representation and politics. The order issued in 2020 sought to restrict the law firm’s contract with federal agencies, alleging that its lawyers were engaged in political activities that compromised their professional integrity. WilmerHale has represented various clients, including those in the tech and pharmaceutical sectors, and the order drew significant attention from … Read more