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Historic Jury Ruling: Terminally Ill Man Awarded $117 Million After Asbestos Exposure at World Trade Center

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New York — In a landmark decision, a jury has awarded $117 million to a terminally ill man and his wife after the man was exposed to asbestos while working on the World Trade Center construction during the 1970s. This ruling marks a significant moment in the ongoing fight for justice among those impacted by asbestos-related illnesses. William Durbec, the man at the center of the case, was diagnosed with a terminal illness linked to his asbestos exposure. The jury determined that Durbec is entitled to $78 million, compensating him for both past and future … Read more

FIFA Faces Legal Challenge Over Human Rights Violations in 2034 World Cup Bid to Saudi Arabia

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Zurich, Switzerland — Three lawyers, including FIFA’s former anti-corruption adviser, have lodged an official complaint against the organization for allegedly breaching its own human rights policy in the decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. They argue that a purportedly flawed report by the law firm AS&H Clifford Chance neglected significant human rights issues in its assessment. The formal grievance was submitted through FIFA’s online complaint portal by Mark Pieth, a former FIFA adviser; Stefan Wehrenberg, a partner at Wehrenberg Law in Switzerland; and British barrister Rodney Dixon. Their complaint highlights that … Read more

Rosé Shines with Solo Success as Blackpink Plans World Tour; Meet Her Legal-Eagle Sister Alice Park

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Los Angeles, California — Rosé of Blackpink has kicked off 2025 in impressive fashion, capitalizing on her successful solo career. Her debut album, “rosie,” dropped in December 2024 and produced the hit single “APT,” featuring Bruno Mars. This track made waves globally, topping the Billboard Global chart for 19 consecutive weeks outside the U.S. In addition to her solo endeavors, Blackpink has announced plans to reunite for a world tour this year. While specific dates and locations have yet to be disclosed, fans are eagerly awaiting further details on the group’s highly anticipated return to … Read more

Meta Secures $259 Million Victory Over NSO Group, Shining Light on the Dark World of Spyware

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San Francisco, California — Meta Platforms Inc. has secured a significant legal victory against the NSO Group, a firm known for developing intrusive spyware. A jury has ordered NSO to pay $259 million to Meta, stemming from a 2019 cyberattack that compromised the phones of over 1,400 WhatsApp users with malware from its Pegasus software. This attack, which analysts described as characteristic of state-sponsored surveillance operations, exploited a “zero-click” vulnerability. This means that infected users did nothing to trigger the installation of the spyware; a simple phone call was sufficient for the malicious software to … Read more