Meta Demands NSO Lose Spyware Case Over Discovery Violations! ⚖️

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Summary:

  1. Legal Action Against NSO
    WhatsApp and its parent company Meta are seeking a total victory against NSO Group, citing severe discovery violations in an ongoing case regarding anti-hacking law violations.

  2. Discovery Violations Alleged
    In a motion filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Meta claims that NSO Group has repeatedly ignored court orders and failed to meet discovery obligations, undermining the fairness of the trial.

  3. Impact on the Case
    Meta argues that NSO’s willful discovery violations have skewed the case on critical issues, such as jurisdiction and damages, making it impossible to conduct a fair trial.

  4. Possible Outcomes Requested
    Meta and WhatsApp have asked Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton to either rule in their favor as a matter of law or, if discovery is deemed insufficient, to enter a default judgment against NSO.

  5. Background of the Case
    This case began in October 2019 when Meta accused NSO of using WhatsApp to install spyware on the phones of approximately 1,400 users. This legal move follows Apple’s recent attempt to dismiss its own lawsuit against NSO, highlighting ongoing challenges in obtaining critical evidence.

Read more at: Bloomberg Law