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What DOJ's New National Security Obsession Means For Attys
by Gunnar Larson 02 Nov '24

02 Nov '24

What DOJ's New National Security Obsession Means For Attys <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2254862?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Phillip Bantz The Justice Department’s emerging criminal crackdown on corporate national security violations is putting increased pressure on white collar lawyers to be conversant, if not experts, on opaque, complex and swiftly evolving regulations. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2254862?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2254862?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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NJ Agency Accused Of Wrongfully Firing Legal Professional
by Gunnar Larson 02 Nov '24

02 Nov '24

NJ Agency Accused Of Wrongfully Firing Legal Professional <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2253959?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Rose Krebs A former legal professional for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority has filed a lawsuit against her ex-employer in state court, alleging the agency discriminated against her because of her disability and wrongfully fired her during a trying time in her life. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2253959?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2253959?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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A Boeing Space Exit, $3B Hot Dogs And More Deal Rumors
by Gunnar Larson 02 Nov '24

02 Nov '24

A Boeing Space Exit, $3B Hot Dogs And More Deal Rumors <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2254151?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Al Barbarino Like the two astronauts currently stranded on the International Space Station, Boeing is reportedly looking to get out of space — by exiting its NASA business. In earthly news, foreign meat companies are reportedly eyeing popular hot dog brand Oscar Mayer at a price tag that could approach an arguably gluttonous $3 billion, and Blackstone could shell out five big ones — $5 billion, that is — for a cellphone infrastructure business. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other deal rumors from the past week. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2254151?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2254151?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Judge Trims Retaliation Suit Against Miami After Settlement
by Gunnar Larson 02 Nov '24

02 Nov '24

Judge Trims Retaliation Suit Against Miami After Settlement <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2254280?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Carolina Bolado A Florida federal judge on Thursday trimmed a suit brought by two businessmen accusing top-level Miami officials of weaponizing city resources against them after the city agreed to settle related claims in a similar lawsuit. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2254280?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2254280?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Web Designer Who Built IcomTech Ponzi Site Gets 8 Years
by Gunnar Larson 02 Nov '24

02 Nov '24

Web Designer Who Built IcomTech Ponzi Site Gets 8 Years <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2254047?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Pete Brush A Manhattan federal judge on Thursday hit a California website designer with eight years in prison for his role in building online properties that made it look as if the $58 million IcomTech cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme was legitimate. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2254047?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2254047?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Crypto Lobby Says Members Spent $426M Fighting SEC
by Gunnar Larson 02 Nov '24

02 Nov '24

Crypto Lobby Says Members Spent $426M Fighting SEC <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2254777?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Aislinn Keely The Blockchain Association, a cryptocurrency lobby, said in a report released Thursday that its members reported incurring $426 million in legal costs so far defending actions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2254777?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2254777?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Storage Co. Strikes Deal To End 401(k) Excessive Fee Suit
by Gunnar Larson 02 Nov '24

02 Nov '24

Storage Co. Strikes Deal To End 401(k) Excessive Fee Suit <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2254308?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Grace Elletson A storage and information management company has agreed to settle a proposed class action in Massachusetts federal court claiming it caused workers to lose millions in retirement savings by allowing their $650 million plan to be slapped with steep recordkeeping fees. Report attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2254308?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2254308?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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Fla. Jury Finds 'Undead' NFT Developer Scammed Investors
by Gunnar Larson 02 Nov '24

02 Nov '24

Fla. Jury Finds 'Undead' NFT Developer Scammed Investors <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2254776?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Craig Clough A Florida federal jury on Wednesday found a nonfungible token developer guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering for his role in a cryptocurrency scam prosecutors have said bilked investors out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Verdict attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2254776?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2254776?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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Philly DA's Suit Over Musk's $1M Voter 'Lottery' Goes Federal
by Gunnar Larson 02 Nov '24

02 Nov '24

Philly DA's Suit Over Musk's $1M Voter 'Lottery' Goes Federal <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2254825?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By P.J. D'Annunzio A Pennsylvania federal judge is set to decide whether Elon Musk's $1 million daily giveaway to battleground state voters who sign a pledge from his PAC is an illegal lottery, as Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner claimed in a suit transferred to federal court on Thursday. Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2254825?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2254825?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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Meta Says CFPB Mulling Enforcement Action Over Advertising
by Gunnar Larson 02 Nov '24

02 Nov '24

Meta Says CFPB Mulling Enforcement Action Over Advertising <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2254505?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Jon Hill Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said Thursday that it is facing a potential Consumer Financial Protection Bureau enforcement action following an agency probe into financial-related advertising on its platform. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2254505?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2254505?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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