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NYC Lawmakers Propose Giving Workers Sick Time For Pets
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

NYC Lawmakers Propose Giving Workers Sick Time For Pets <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2091104?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Patrick Hoff Two New York City Council members introduced a bill Wednesday that would let workers use sick leave to care for pets and service animals, a novel move that one lawmaker said is meant to promote the health benefits of animal ownership. Bill attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2091104?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2091104?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Crypto Co. Tron, Founder Can't Shake Investor Suit Over ICO
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

Crypto Co. Tron, Founder Can't Shake Investor Suit Over ICO <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2065092?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Katryna Perera Blockchain firm Tron Foundation and its founder Justin Sun on Wednesday partially lost their bid to dismiss a shareholder suit alleging they sold unregistered tokens in a 2017 initial coin offering, with a New York federal judge ruling the claims have enough of a connection to New York to proceed. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2065092?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2065092?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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SEC Says Kraken Can't Get Quick Appeal Of Dismissal Denial
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

SEC Says Kraken Can't Get Quick Appeal Of Dismissal Denial <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1903454?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Aislinn Keely The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said cryptocurrency exchange Kraken shouldn't get a quick review of its failed bid to dismiss the regulator's registration suit because the firm's "reinterpretation" of how securities laws apply to digital assets has been broadly rejected by district courts. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1903454?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1903454?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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CFPB Says Goldman, Apple To Pay $89.8M Over Card Program
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

CFPB Says Goldman, Apple To Pay $89.8M Over Card Program <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2053043?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Jon Hill The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Wednesday that it has ordered Goldman Sachs and Apple to pay more than $89 million for alleged violations tied to their Apple-branded credit card partnership, including claims of mishandled customer disputes, misleading marketing and wrongful charges. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2053043?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2053043?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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MetaBirkins' TM Appeal May Split 2nd Circ. On Art Question
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

MetaBirkins' TM Appeal May Split 2nd Circ. On Art Question <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2071134?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Pete Brush A Second Circuit panel appeared divided Wednesday over whether a Los Angeles man should be liable for infringing Hermès International's handbag trademarks with his "MetaBirkins" nonfungible tokens, with two judges seemingly siding with the Paris designer and one with the purported artist. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2071134?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2071134?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Harvard Enabling 'Outrageous' Antisemitism, Court Told
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

Harvard Enabling 'Outrageous' Antisemitism, Court Told <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2048093?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Julie Manganis Harvard University is intentionally protecting students and faculty accused of antisemitism and an assault on a Jewish student last year, "hoping this whole thing goes away," a lawyer for two student groups said during a hearing Wednesday on the Ivy League school's bid to end a second civil rights lawsuit. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2048093?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2048093?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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ICE, Nonprofits End FOIA Row Over Alleged Sterilization Docs
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

ICE, Nonprofits End FOIA Row Over Alleged Sterilization Docs <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2091971?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Gina Kim Three nonprofits dismissed their Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records related to unnecessary and "nonconsensual" gynecological procedures performed on immigrant detainees at an ICE detention center in Georgia, according to a notice filed Wednesday in D.C. federal court. Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2091971?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2091971?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Penn State To Pay $1.25M To Resolve FCA Cybersecurity Suit
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

Penn State To Pay $1.25M To Resolve FCA Cybersecurity Suit <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1934000?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Daniel Wilson Pennsylvania State University will pay $1.25 million to settle a False Claims Act suit accusing it of failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements for defense and NASA contracts, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Settlement attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1934000?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/1934000?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Colo. Man Admits To Threatening Judge, Election Officials
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

Colo. Man Admits To Threatening Judge, Election Officials <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2072828?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Thy Vo A Southern Colorado man pled guilty on Wednesday to making online threats against election officials, a state judge and federal law enforcement agents, acknowledging at a hearing that his social media posts, including one threatening to shoot the state judge, were motivated by "pure hate and anger."

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Trump Shooting Suspect Seeks Fla. Judge's Recusal
by Gunnar Larson 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

Trump Shooting Suspect Seeks Fla. Judge's Recusal <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2162907?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Lauren Berg A man charged with attempting to shoot former President Donald Trump wants the Trump-appointed judge overseeing his case to step aside to preserve the appearance of impartiality, pointing Wednesday to news articles speculating that she could be in the running for a top legal position if Trump wins reelection. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2162907?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2162907?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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