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How Crypto Cos. Can Take Advantage Of 'Mini-IPOs'
by Gunnar Larson 26 Nov '24

26 Nov '24

How Crypto Cos. Can Take Advantage Of 'Mini-IPOs' <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2264231?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> Against the backdrop of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement in the crypto space, mini-initial public offerings, with less burdensome requirements than full registration, can serve as an alternative way for token issuers to raise funds, say attorneys at O'Melveny. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2264231?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2264231?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Colo. Law Could Imperil Dual Banking System, 10th Circ. Told
by Gunnar Larson 26 Nov '24

26 Nov '24

Colo. Law Could Imperil Dual Banking System, 10th Circ. Told <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2265400?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Jon Hill Texas, Utah and other Republican-led states have joined industry calls for the Tenth Circuit to affirm a court-ordered hold on a Colorado law targeting higher-cost online lending, warning the measure could lead to the unraveling of the dual banking system. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2265400?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2265400?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Fla. Man Wants New Trial Over $1M Cash-To-Bitcoin Scheme
by Gunnar Larson 26 Nov '24

26 Nov '24

Fla. Man Wants New Trial Over $1M Cash-To-Bitcoin Scheme <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2265419?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Cara Salvatore A financial services provider convicted of facilitating fraud through $1 million worth of cash-to-bitcoin conversions told a Boston federal judge he deserves a new trial, saying the exclusion of a key expert hamstrung his defense. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2265419?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2265419?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Trump Vows Tariffs For Canada, Mexico, China On Day One
by Gunnar Larson 26 Nov '24

26 Nov '24

Trump Vows Tariffs For Canada, Mexico, China On Day One <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2265626?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Lauren Berg President-elect Donald Trump announced on social media Monday that he will implement steep tariffs on America's allies Canada and Mexico, as well as China, immediately after taking the oath of office on Inauguration Day. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2265626?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2265626?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Texas AG Loses 'Unserious' Bid For Jack Smith Doc Order
by Gunnar Larson 26 Nov '24

26 Nov '24

Texas AG Loses 'Unserious' Bid For Jack Smith Doc Order <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2265576?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Rachel Scharf A Texas federal judge refused Monday to enter an emergency order preserving special counsel Jack Smith's records, saying there is no reason to think the U.S. Department of Justice will not follow document retention laws and slamming Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's allegations to the contrary as "unserious." Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2265576?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2265576?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Justices Pass On Ex-Atty's Puerto Rico Bribery Appeal
by Gunnar Larson 26 Nov '24

26 Nov '24

Justices Pass On Ex-Atty's Puerto Rico Bribery Appeal <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2265244?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Brian Dowling The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review the bribery convictions of a former attorney who solicited and accepted payments from an environmental contractor to influence three Puerto Rican mayors and helped the contractor secure government contracts worth millions of dollars. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2265244?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2265244?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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BigLaw Backs Barnes & Thornburg In Ga. Malpractice Appeal
by Gunnar Larson 26 Nov '24

26 Nov '24

BigLaw Backs Barnes & Thornburg In Ga. Malpractice Appeal <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2265460?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Emily Johnson More than two dozen law firms with a footprint in Georgia have told the state Supreme Court that a former client's legal malpractice claims against Barnes & Thornburg LLP were rightfully dismissed, arguing the doctrine of judgmental immunity has protected attorneys in the state for honest judgment calls for 150 years. Brief attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2265460?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2265460?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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AG Slams Bid To 'Indoctrinate' Public In NJ RICO Case
by Gunnar Larson 26 Nov '24

26 Nov '24

AG Slams Bid To 'Indoctrinate' Public In NJ RICO Case <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2264904?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By George Woolston New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has rebuffed attacks from businessman George Norcross and others charged in his office's sprawling racketeering case in a pair of opposition filings, accusing the defendants of attempting to try the case in the press and contending that their argument to toss the case is out of place. 3 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2264904?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2264904?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Gibson Dunn Treated Crypto Client Like 'Hot Potato,' Suit Says
by Gunnar Larson 26 Nov '24

26 Nov '24

Gibson Dunn Treated Crypto Client Like 'Hot Potato,' Suit Says <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2265197?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Dorothy Atkins Crypto trading firm Swan Bitcoin hit Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP with a malpractice lawsuit in California court Friday, alleging Gibson Dunn dumped Swan "like the proverbial 'hot potato'" in underlying trade secret litigation and tried to take on Swan's rival as a client after a lateral hire created a conflict of interest. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2265197?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2265197?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Construction Co. Seeks Coverage For $1.9M Email Spoof
by Gunnar Larson 26 Nov '24

26 Nov '24

Construction Co. Seeks Coverage For $1.9M Email Spoof <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2265431?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Ganesh Setty A construction company told an Alaska federal court that a Travelers unit acted in bad faith by refusing to provide directors and officers coverage for an email spoofing scheme that caused the company to wire roughly $1.9 million of a partner construction company's funds to an "imposter." Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2265431?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2265431?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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