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Feds Ask To Adjourn Trial For Crypto Maven After He Flees
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Feds Ask To Adjourn Trial For Crypto Maven After He Flees <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2251414?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Elliot Weld Prosecutors asked a Brooklyn federal judge to push back the trial date for a German cryptocurrency firm founder who they said tampered with his ankle monitor and absconded while out on bail on investor fraud charges. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2251414?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2251414?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Feds Want Leniency For Key Witness At Bankman-Fried Trial
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Feds Want Leniency For Key Witness At Bankman-Fried Trial <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2251157?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Elliot Weld Prosecutors asked a Manhattan federal judge for leniency when sentencing a former FTX executive who they said provided "substantial" assistance and testimony in the successful prosecution of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange's founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2251157?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2251157?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Beekeeping Makes Me A Better Lawyer
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Beekeeping Makes Me A Better Lawyer <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1880456?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> The practice of patent law and beekeeping are not typically associated, but taking care of honeybees has enriched my legal practice by highlighting the importance of hands-on experience, continuous learning, mentorship and more, says David Longo at Oblon McClelland. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1880456?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1880456?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Southwest Shakes Up Boardroom In Deal With Activist Elliott
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Southwest Shakes Up Boardroom In Deal With Activist Elliott <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2251139?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Jade Martinez-Pogue Southwest Airlines on Thursday announced a board shake-up, marking the latest of the airline's moves as part of its "transformational" plan amid pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2251139?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2251139?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Truth Social SPAC Founder Wants $1M Award For Payout Suit
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Truth Social SPAC Founder Wants $1M Award For Payout Suit <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2251149?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Katryna Perera The investment sponsor of the special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, that took former President Donald Trump's Truth Social media company public has asked for a $1 million fee award for driving the Delaware Chancery Court litigation over the Trump camp's attempts to slash a SPAC deal stock conversion ratio that would have cost some preferred investors millions. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2251149?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2251149?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Biden Issues Guidelines For National Security Uses Of AI
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Biden Issues Guidelines For National Security Uses Of AI <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2067354?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Daniel Wilson President Joe Biden issued a memo Thursday on the development and use of artificial intelligence for national security, directing actions such as shoring up the security of computer chip supply chains and ensuring AI is not used to commit human rights violations. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2067354?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2067354?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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MVP: Sullivan & Cromwell's Melissa Sawyer
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

MVP: Sullivan & Cromwell's Melissa Sawyer <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1888695?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Madison Arnold Melissa Sawyer of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP's mergers and acquisitions practice led cancer therapy company Seagen through its $43 billion sale to Pfizer and facilitated the sale of privately held sandwich giant Subway to private equity firm Roark Capital, earning her a spot as one of the 2024 Law360 Mergers & Acquisitions MVPs. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1888695?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1888695?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Colo. Says Grocers' Execs Get Paid, No Matter The Fallout
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Colo. Says Grocers' Execs Get Paid, No Matter The Fallout <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2251222?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Thy Vo Colorado told a state judge Thursday that consumers bear the risk in a proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger Co. and Albertsons, arguing grocery executives will still get their multimillion-dollar payouts even if prices go up or stores close. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2251222?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2251222?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Michael Jordan's Team Calls NASCAR A 'Monopolistic Bully'
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Michael Jordan's Team Calls NASCAR A 'Monopolistic Bully' <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2251154?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Katherine Smith NASCAR is acting like a "monopolistic bully" by deflecting a bid for expedited information in an antitrust suit, a pair of racing teams, including one owned by Michael Jordan, told a North Carolina federal court. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2251154?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2251154?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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FTC Official Doubts Election Will Deter Antitrust 'New Era'
by Gunnar Larson 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

FTC Official Doubts Election Will Deter Antitrust 'New Era' <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1891740?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Dorothy Atkins The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition director defended the agency's new guidelines and its track record during a wide-ranging discussion at the 34th annual Golden State Institute on Thursday, and he expressed confidence that whichever presidential candidate wins, a new administration won't deter this "new era" of FTC antitrust enforcement actions. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1891740?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/1891740?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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