October 2024 - cypherpunks - lists.cpunks.org

Crypto Developers Take Aim At 'Patent Trolls' In New Deal
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Crypto Developers Take Aim At 'Patent Trolls' In New Deal <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1884437?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Jamie Lennox A cryptocurrency collective said Tuesday it has inked a deal with Unified Patents to help stop "patent trolls" from registering intellectual property that risks hampering blockchain innovation. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1884437?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1884437?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

1 0

Binance GC Is Building The Firm's Future, One Atty At A Time
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Binance GC Is Building The Firm's Future, One Atty At A Time <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1884989?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Aislinn Keely Binance general counsel Eleanor Hughes says she inherited "probably one of the most stressful situations a lawyer can face" when she entered her role as the company negotiated a $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities, but since then her focus has been on building the right team to guide the firm's compliance forward. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1884989?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/1884989?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

1 0

Israeli Analytics Co. Beats 'Social Engineering' Suit, For Now
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Israeli Analytics Co. Beats 'Social Engineering' Suit, For Now <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1884301?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Sydney Price A New York federal judge has dismissed a proposed investor class action against Israeli security analytics company Cognyte Software Ltd. over claims that its tools were used to surveil and "social-engineer" journalists and politicians, saying many of the alleged misstatements are inactionable as currently presented. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1884301?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1884301?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

1 0

Judge Backs Ban On Protests Targeting Guo Ch. 11 Trustee
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Judge Backs Ban On Protests Targeting Guo Ch. 11 Trustee <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1884565?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Brian Steele A Connecticut federal judge has affirmed a ban on certain protests aimed at the Chapter 11 trustee overseeing the bankruptcy estate of Chinese dissident Miles Guo, also known as Ho Wan Kwok, after the trustee faced death threats because of his investigation and a failed $250 million settlement. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1884565?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/1884565?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

1 0

Rocket Cos. Investors Lose Cert Bid In Post-Goldman Ruling
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Rocket Cos. Investors Lose Cert Bid In Post-Goldman Ruling <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1884615?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Jessica Corso A Michigan federal judge has declined to grant class status to Rocket Cos. investors suing over the company's post-pandemic loan portfolio, saying that optimistic statements about the firm's future were too generic to be relied upon in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Goldman Sachs' favor that dealt with a similar issue. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1884615?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1884615?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

1 0

Verdict Stands In Fifth Third Bank Cash Advance Suit
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Verdict Stands In Fifth Third Bank Cash Advance Suit <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1884640?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Ryan Harroff An Ohio federal judge refused to override a jury's verdict that Fifth Third Bank breached its contracts with the class of borrowers who participated in its Early Access loan program, and also said he would not order a partial new trial for the borrowers after that same jury denied them damages. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1884640?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1884640?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

1 0

CFPB, NY Pan Subprime Auto Lender's 'Attempt To Distract'
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

CFPB, NY Pan Subprime Auto Lender's 'Attempt To Distract' <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1884106?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Jon Hill The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the state of New York have fired back at subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corp.'s bid to exit its predatory lending lawsuit in New York federal court, slamming its move as a Wizard of Oz-like effort to escape scrutiny "behind the curtain." Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1884106?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/1884106?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

1 0

NYC Mayor Elevates Attorneys Amid Corruption Charges
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

NYC Mayor Elevates Attorneys Amid Corruption Charges <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1884694?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Anna Sanders New York City Mayor Eric Adams nominated a longtime public servant as his next corporation counsel and promoted a former WilmerHale attorney to City Hall chief counsel as the embattled Democrat faces federal corruption charges. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1884694?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1884694?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

1 0

Foreclosure Class Wants To Stop Mich. Atty's Victim Outreach
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Foreclosure Class Wants To Stop Mich. Atty's Victim Outreach <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884560?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Carolyn Muyskens Lawyers behind a proposed tax foreclosure class action in Michigan federal court have said an attorney who recently secured a settlement in a similar case sent a misleading solicitation letter to a client in a bid to undermine the proceedings. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884560?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884560?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

1 0

Fla. Justices Urged To Nix Ruling Axing Malpractice Award
by Gunnar Larson 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

Fla. Justices Urged To Nix Ruling Axing Malpractice Award <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884421?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Madison Arnold A former client of The Ferraro Law Firm PA is asking the Florida Supreme Court to consider restoring its $1.5 million legal malpractice arbitration award, arguing the Third District Court of Appeal created a new pleading requirement in arbitrations. Petition attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884421?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/1884421?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

1 0