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Up Next At High Court: CBD Injuries & The Clean Water Act
by Gunnar Larson 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

Up Next At High Court: CBD Injuries & The Clean Water Act <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1888986?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Katie Buehler The U.S. Supreme Court will be closed Monday, but the justices will return to the bench Tuesday to hear arguments over whether the federal Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act allows litigants to pursue claims of economic harm tied to personal injuries, and how specific pollutant discharge limits have to be under the Clean Water Act. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1888986?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1888986?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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High Court Bar's Future: Stanford Law's Easha Anand
by Gunnar Larson 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

High Court Bar's Future: Stanford Law's Easha Anand <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1889074?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Jeff Overley Fresh off her shot-from-a-cannon debut during the U.S. Supreme Court's previous term, Easha Anand of Stanford Law School is moving full steam ahead into the new term, arguing Tuesday against one of the nation's most accomplished oral advocates. If things go as usual, Anand says she'll have nerves "out the wazoo" before and even after the showdown — but none at all when staying calm matters most. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1889074?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1889074?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Cornell Case Gives Justices Chance To Curb ERISA Litigation
by Gunnar Larson 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

Cornell Case Gives Justices Chance To Curb ERISA Litigation <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1888968?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Kellie Mejdrich The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to hear a retirement fee suit from Cornell workers means new precedent is coming that could harmonize an uneven set of circuit standards for what it takes to pursue a prohibited transaction claim under federal benefits law, attorneys say. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1888968?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1888968?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Finance Firms Urge EU To Back Shorter Settlement Period
by Gunnar Larson 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

Finance Firms Urge EU To Back Shorter Settlement Period <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1889814?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Alex Davidson Europe's financial institutions urged the bloc's public authorities on Monday to commit to moving to one-day settlement of securities trades in coordination with the U.K. and Switzerland. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1889814?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1889814?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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African Bank Sues Engineering Biz For $111M In Unpaid Debt
by Gunnar Larson 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

African Bank Sues Engineering Biz For $111M In Unpaid Debt <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1888847?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Sophia Dourou One of Africa's largest trade banks has sued Kaztec Engineering Ltd. for $111 million, accusing the Nigerian business of failing to pay back a loan it used to acquire oil assets in the country. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1888847?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1888847?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Crypto-CEO Faces US Extradition In Market Manipulation Case
by Gunnar Larson 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

Crypto-CEO Faces US Extradition In Market Manipulation Case <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1889795?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Ronan Barnard The former chief executive of a $7.5 billion crypto-asset company appeared at a London court Monday accused by the U.S. government of manipulating the market for the company's dog-themed "Saitama Inu" crypto-tokens before selling them for tens of millions in profit. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1889795?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1889795?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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FCA Applies Consumer Duty To Tackle Fraud Reimbursement
by Gunnar Larson 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

FCA Applies Consumer Duty To Tackle Fraud Reimbursement <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1889791?nl_pk=a94fc…> By Alex Davidson The Financial Conduct Authority has applied its consumer protection framework to banks to ensure that they tackle authorized push payment fraud and reimburse victims, beyond the rules set by the payments watchdog, according to lawyers. Read full article » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1889791?nl_pk=a94fc…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.co.uk/financial-services-uk/articles/1889791?nl_pk=a94fc…>

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Fwd: Your request to attend the Bloomberg AI in Finance Summit
by Gunnar Larson 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

I have fallen flat at Bloomberg on Columbus Day of all days :) I will always love you, Bloomberg. Your friend, Gunnar ✌️ ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Keith David (BLOOMBERG/ 120 PARK) <kdavid10(a)bloomberg.net> Date: Mon, Oct 14, 2024, 8:01 AM Subject: Your request to attend the Bloomberg AI in Finance Summit To: Hello - Thank you for your interest in the Bloomberg AI in Finance Summit. As this event has limited seating with a defined target audience, we unfortunately will not be able to accommodate your request to attend. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Bloomberg clients can find other events to attend on the Terminal at SMNR <GO>. Thank you, Keith David Marketing Manager Bloomberg L.P.

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Ex-Mayor Can't Reduce 6-Year Term In Fraud, Graft Case
by Gunnar Larson 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

Ex-Mayor Can't Reduce 6-Year Term In Fraud, Graft Case <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1888917?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Brian Dowling A former Massachusetts mayor serving six years in prison for fraud and corruption has failed to raise a compelling argument to cut short the "already generous sentence" imposed, according to a Boston federal judge. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1888917?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1888917?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Yale Hospital Says Pension Liens Breach $435M Sale Deal
by Gunnar Larson 14 Oct '24

14 Oct '24

Yale Hospital Says Pension Liens Breach $435M Sale Deal <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1888044?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Aaron Keller A hospital operator's purported $4 million pension liability has saddled its properties with liens that breach a $435 million sale contract, Yale New Haven Health told a Connecticut state judge Wednesday in a letter suggesting it may add claims to litigation over its deal with Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. 4 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1888044?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1888044?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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