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Israel's NSO Faces April Damages Trial For WhatsApp Hacking
by Gunnar Larson 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

Israel's NSO Faces April Damages Trial For WhatsApp Hacking <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2323863?nl_pk=fb10114…> By Dorothy Atkins A California federal judge on Thursday nailed down details of an April 28 jury trial to determine the amount of damages Israeli spyware-maker NSO Group owes Meta for hacking into 1,400 WhatsApp users' devices, refusing to seal the proceedings and expressing frustration at the amount of discovery withheld by the parties, particularly NSO. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2323863?nl_pk=fb10114…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2323863?nl_pk=fb10114…>

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Fwd: Christopher G. Raia Named Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office
by Gunnar Larson 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

April 9, 2025 Christopher G. Raia Named Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office Director Kash Patel has named Christopher G. Raia as the assistant director in charge of the New York Field Office. He most recently served as a deputy assistant director in the Counterterrorism Terrorism Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Mr. Raia joined the FBI as a special agent in 2003 and reported to the Texas City Resident Agency, a satellite office of the Houston Field Office. Mr. Raia spent 10 years investigating violent crime, gangs, drugs, and white-collar crime at the resident agency and served as the coordinator of the Safe Streets Task Force. In 2012, Mr. Raia reported to FBI Headquarters as a supervisory special agent to serve as a program manager in the International Terrorism Operations Section of the Counterterrorism Division. Mr. Raia oversaw all international terrorism cases in the Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; Jackson, Mississippi; and Mobile, Alabama, field offices. Mr. Raia was promoted in 2014 to senior supervisory resident agent at the Bryan/College Station Resident Agency of the Houston Field Office, where he oversaw all national security and programs. In 2020, he was named the assistant special agent in charge of the Houston Field Office’s Violent Crime Branch and then of its National Security Branch in 2021. In 2023, Mr. Raia was selected to serve as the chief of staff for the executive assistant director of the National Security Branch at FBI Headquarters. Mr. Raia managed strategic initiatives, supervised executive staff, and directed communications projects. In addition, he coordinated major projects for external entities, such as Congress and the White House. Mr. Raia was promoted to deputy assistant director in the Counterterrorism Division at Headquarters in 2024 and oversaw all international counterterrorism program-management for the FBI. Mr. Raia graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and served as a Coast Guard officer in Florida before joining the FBI. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: FBI <fbi(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov> Date: Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 3:10 PM Subject: Christopher G. Raia Named Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office To: <g(a)xny.io> * National Press Releases * Christopher G. Raia Named Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office FBI Director Kash Patel has named Christopher G. Raia as the assistant director in charge of the New York Field Office. April 9, 2025 Full Press Release <https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/christopher-g-raia-named-assistant-…> ------------------------------ <https://www.facebook.com/FBI> <https://twitter.com/FBI> <https://www.youtube.com/user/FBI> <https://www.fbi.gov/e-mail-updates?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=…> * You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: National Press Releases * Manage Subscription <https://delivery.fbi.gov/account-reminder> | Unsubscribe <https://delivery.fbi.gov/subscriber/c57956fe9830b3f02d21fe7a2581942df706f0b…> If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery(a)subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help <https://www.fbi.gov/e-mail-updates?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=…> | Privacy Policy <http://www.fbi.gov/privacy_policy?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=e…> | Visit FBI.gov <https://www.fbi.gov/?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_medium=email&utm_sour…>

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From works by Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley and Australian popstar Kylie Minogue to singer Raye, King Charles has revealed in a new broadcast some of the music which has brought him joy over the years and formed the soundtrack to his life. ara.tv/5a8ye
by Gunnar Larson 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HuAXYJQAt/ From works by Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley and Australian popstar Kylie Minogue to singer Raye, King Charles has revealed in a new broadcast some of the music which has brought him joy over the years and formed the soundtrack to his life. ara.tv/5a8ye

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Judge DQs Atty Suing FIFA Over Antitrust Allegations
by Gunnar Larson 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

Judge DQs Atty Suing FIFA Over Antitrust Allegations <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2324102?nl_pk=9f0ef0c6-df48-47ce-8…> By Elaine Briseño A Puerto Rican federal judge on Thursday disqualified an attorney suing FIFA and local affiliates over allegedly blocking rival soccer leagues, saying the lawyer cannot simultaneously be a plaintiff, counsel and factual witness. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2324102?nl_pk=9f0ef0c6-df48-47ce-8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2324102?nl_pk=9f0ef0c6-df48-47ce-8…>

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Sagitec Sues Deloitte For Defamation In Trade Secrets Spat
by Gunnar Larson 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

Sagitec Sues Deloitte For Defamation In Trade Secrets Spat <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2323943?nl_pk=9f0ef0c6-df48-47ce-8…> By Ivan Moreno Software company Sagitec Solutions has accused Deloitte Consulting of conducting an "ongoing campaign of disparagement and unfair competition," alleging in a complaint in Delaware federal court that Deloitte has falsely claimed that Sagitec's unemployment and pension administration programs are based on stolen trade secrets. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2323943?nl_pk=9f0ef0c6-df48-47ce-8…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2323943?nl_pk=9f0ef0c6-df48-47ce-8…>

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Binance A Crypto Laundering 'Get-Away Driver,' Suit Says
by Gunnar Larson 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

Binance A Crypto Laundering 'Get-Away Driver,' Suit Says <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2323880?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Greg Lamm A group of cryptocurrency owners who said they were targeted by online thieves and ransomware have filed a proposed class action alleging the cryptocurrency exchange Binance ran a loose ship that provided the cybercriminals with a platform to launder and hide the stolen property. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2323880?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2323880?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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No Plan To Trim Do Kwon Case After Crypto Memo, Feds Say
by Gunnar Larson 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

No Plan To Trim Do Kwon Case After Crypto Memo, Feds Say <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2324051?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> By Pete Brush A U.S. Department of Justice memo outlining the Trump administration's cryptocurrency policy and enforcement priorities has not prompted prosecutors to alter their $40 billion criminal fraud case against Terraform founder Do Kwon, a government lawyer told a Manhattan federal judge Thursday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2324051?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2324051?nl_pk=31322029-63eb-4d40-ac…>

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Puerto Rico Judge Says Atty Plagiarized Climate Complaint
by Gunnar Larson 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

Puerto Rico Judge Says Atty Plagiarized Climate Complaint <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2324046?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> By Lauren Berg Calling it a "cautionary tale for all members of the bar," a Puerto Rico federal judge has upbraided an attorney representing San Juan for plagiarizing the complaint and other briefs in the municipality's lawsuit alleging energy industrial giants misrepresented the climate dangers of fossil fuel products. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2324046?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2324046?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431…>

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Meta Trial Rooted In Decade-Old WhatsApp, Instagram Buys
by Gunnar Larson 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

Meta Trial Rooted In Decade-Old WhatsApp, Instagram Buys <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2322829?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> By Bryan Koenig Federal Trade Commission lawyers are set for a trial Monday that will assess the exact scope of competition that Meta Platform's offerings face providing personal social media services and the reach of monopolization allegations targeting its purchases of WhatsApp and Instagram. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2322829?nl_pk=34b724c6-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2322829?nl_pk=34b724c6-…>

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NY Fines Block $40M For Cash App Compliance Failures
by Gunnar Larson 11 Apr '25

11 Apr '25

NY Fines Block $40M For Cash App Compliance Failures <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2323763?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> By Aislinn Keely Jack Dorsey's financial technology firm Block Inc. said Thursday that it will pay a $40 million penalty to New York regulators over allegedly lax anti-money laundering procedures on its payments platform Cash App following a multistate settlement in January over similar alleged violations. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2323763?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2323763?nl_pk=b53aa520-5013-4a8d-a5…>

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