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NC Swaps Checks For Prepaid Debit Cards To Pay Jurors
by Gunnar Larson 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

NC Swaps Checks For Prepaid Debit Cards To Pay Jurors <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2253081?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> By Hayley Fowler North Carolina state court officials announced Monday that they've changed the payment method for jurors in an effort to cut down on paper and will instead issue prepaid debit cards to compensate citizens for jury duty. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2253081?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2253081?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…>

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Tesla Atty Faces Sanctions Bid Over Mediation Appearance
by Gunnar Larson 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

Tesla Atty Faces Sanctions Bid Over Mediation Appearance <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2252856?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Emily Sawicki Tesla and an in-house attorney are facing a sanctions bid in California federal court for reportedly appearing at a mediation in a wrongful death case despite lacking settlement authority, causing "delay and unnecessary expense" to the widow of a man who died when his Tesla allegedly ran off the road, crashed and ignited. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2252856?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2252856?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Crypto.com's Suit Against SEC Could Hold Major Implications
by Gunnar Larson 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

Crypto.com's Suit Against SEC Could Hold Major Implications <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2251779?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> Crypto.com's recent lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission could affect the operation and regulation of crypto markets in the U.S., potentially raising more questions about the SEC's authority to regulate the industry when it's unclear whether another agency is ready to assume it, say attorneys at McGuireWoods. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2251779?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2251779?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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JPMorgan CEO Says Banks Must 'Fight Back' As Regs Mount
by Gunnar Larson 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

JPMorgan CEO Says Banks Must 'Fight Back' As Regs Mount <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2253131?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Jon Hill JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon said Monday that it's time for the banking industry to "fight back" against aggressive federal regulators, criticizing what he described as an "onslaught" of unnecessary, overly harsh rulemaking. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2253131?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2253131?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Simpson Thacher Taps Atty Duo As 1st Banking Team Leaders
by Gunnar Larson 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

Simpson Thacher Taps Atty Duo As 1st Banking Team Leaders <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2252807?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Emily Johnson Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has named two longtime New York City-based partners, including the co-head of its global banking and credit practice, as the first co-leaders of its global investment banking practice, the firm announced Monday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2252807?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2252807?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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MVP: Sullivan & Cromwell's Cathy Clarkin
by Gunnar Larson 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

MVP: Sullivan & Cromwell's Cathy Clarkin <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1888088?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Tom Zanki Sullivan & Cromwell LLP partner Cathy Clarkin steered multibillion-dollar capital raises that funded big acquisitions for energy producer Enbridge Inc. and Fulton Bank's owner over the past year, as well as advising underwriters on Goldman Sachs' preferred stock and debt offerings totaling $15.5 billion to bolster the investment bank's balance sheet, earning her a spot as one of the 2024 Law360 Capital Markets MVPs. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1888088?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/1888088?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Investment Firm's Head Indicted For Alleged Ponzi Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

Investment Firm's Head Indicted For Alleged Ponzi Scheme <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2252918?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Elaine Briseño Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment accusing a Utah man of carrying out a Ponzi scheme to embezzle millions of dollars from private investors who believed they were contributing to restaurant ventures. Indictment attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2252918?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2252918?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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SEC Sues To Enforce Subpoena On Telehealth Co.
by Gunnar Larson 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

SEC Sues To Enforce Subpoena On Telehealth Co. <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2253003?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Katryna Perera The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has asked a New York federal judge to order a weight loss-focused telehealth company to comply with a subpoena issued in connection with the SEC's investigation into whether the company violated federal securities laws. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2253003?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2253003?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Fidelity Investments Sued Over Money Market Fund's Fees
by Gunnar Larson 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

Fidelity Investments Sued Over Money Market Fund's Fees <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2252762?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Katryna Perera Fidelity Investments has been hit with a class action suit in New York federal court alleging it charged high fees, mismanaged the administration of one of its money market funds, and failed to act in the best interests of the fund's shareholders. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2252762?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2252762?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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NY Suit Over Inaccurate Background Check Gets Dropped
by Gunnar Larson 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

NY Suit Over Inaccurate Background Check Gets Dropped <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2252901?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Jonathan Capriel A man who lost a job opportunity with the Home Shopping Network after an allegedly faulty background check pinned him for cocaine trafficking instead of marijuana peddling agreed to drop his suit against the screening company. Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2252901?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2252901?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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