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Iowa Justices Scotch Record $97M Baby Brain Damage Award
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Iowa Justices Scotch Record $97M Baby Brain Damage Award <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2258872?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> By Y. Peter Kang The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday wiped away the largest medical malpractice verdict in state history after finding that the $97 million award was invalid because the trial judge flubbed the admission of certain evidence regarding a vacuum baby delivery system in a suit over a newborn's permanent brain damage. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2258872?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/health/articles/2258872?nl_pk=6422bbc2-a823-4be5-9a9…>

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Fwd: Unlocking ESG investment: Insights on the US regulatory landscape, Nov. 14
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Bloomberg Professional Service <bbg_profsrvc(a)e.mail.bloomberg.net> Date: Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 8:30 AM Subject: Unlocking ESG investment: Insights on the US regulatory landscape, Nov. 14 To: <G(a)xny.io> [image: Bloomberg] US Regulatory Perspective for ESG ‌ November 14, 2024 | Webinar The US Regulatory Perspective for ESG Investing: Part II ‌ Building on the insights from Part I, this second installment dives deeper into sustainability-focused investing in the US amidst a shifting global regulatory landscape and a presidential election where climate is a key issue. As sustainability continues to shape financial markets in 2024, the regulatory framework increasingly demands transparency in corporate sustainability disclosures. In Part II, we explore where the SEC goes following the US election, examine developments in US state-level rules, and update on the regulatory landscape in Canada and Latin America. Discover how these changes intersect with European regulations, influencing strategies for the energy transition and ESG-labeled products. This webinar will provide practical insights into how these regulations are impacting investment decisions and what your firm needs to stay ahead. ‌ REGISTER <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=121798&elqTrackId=83d9ab74…> ‌ Featured speakers ‌ [image: Rokhsana Saddighzadeh] Rokhsana Saddighzadeh Sustainable Finance Regulation Product Manager Bloomberg ‌ [image: Karen Brenseke] Karen Brenseke ESG Market Specialist Bloomberg ‌ [image: Rob Du Boff] Rob Du Boff Senior ESG Analyst Bloomberg Intelligence ‌ Learn how Bloomberg’s Regulatory Sustainable Finance Solutions can help: - Integrate material data in sustainable investment analysis - Analyze characteristics across funds - Assess companies’ climate impacts and vulnerabilities - Access essential data for global regulatory compliance - Identify companies affected by global regulations - Stay current on the latest ESG policy and research updates ‌ Continue your learning journey by revisiting the key takeaways from Part I of The US Regulatory Perspective for ESG Investing <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=121797&elqTrackId=a9c0d7fb…>. Don’t miss this chance to deepen your knowledge of regulatory trends shaping the future of sustainable finance. ‌ Date and time ‌ Thursday, November 14, 2024 10:00 am EST Duration: 45 minutes ‌ REGISTER <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=121798&elqTrackId=8a61a340…> ‌ About the business ‌ Our full suite of sustainable finance solutions <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=121795&elqTrackId=42bcd06e…> empowers asset owners, asset managers, issuers, regulators and more to identify, analyze and capitalize on material business risks such as climate risk and emerging sustainability opportunities such as low-carbon energy transition. ‌ [image: LinkedIn] <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=27418&elqTrackId=6e123267a…> [image: Twitter] <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=47038&elqTrackId=8721d4411…> [image: Facebook] <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=18570&elqTrackId=7e6d9b00c…> [image: Instagram] <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=18569&elqTrackId=f28f081f6…> View this email in a browser <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/es?s=522772699&e=8924488&elqTrackId=53943002f…> Sent by Bloomberg Professional Services or Bloomberg Tradebook 731 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/731%0D%0A+Lexington+Avenue,+New+York,+NY…> Please do not reply to this email to unsubscribe. Click here <https://app.c.bloomberg.com/e/er?s=522772699&lid=53282&elqTrackId=ffe4dc55b…> to unsubscribe. View the Privacy Policy <https://www.bloomberg.com/notices/privacy/?elqTrackId=8b86674fd75b472b81954…> . © 2024 Bloomberg Finance L.P. All rights reserved.

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Atlanta's 'Cop City' Nears Completion, Outrunning The Courts
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Atlanta's 'Cop City' Nears Completion, Outrunning The Courts <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2258876?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Chart Riggall A series of legal challenges and a protest movement that thrust Atlanta into the international spotlight appear unlikely to halt construction of the city's controversial public safety training center known as "Cop City," which is headed for completion in the coming months. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2258876?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2258876?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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Gov't Says No Need For Continuous Contractor Registration
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Gov't Says No Need For Continuous Contractor Registration <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2258750?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> By Daniel Wilson The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council issued a rule Friday clarifying that contractors don't need to be continuously registered in a federal database between bidding and contract award, a contentious issue that has cost prospective contractors billions of dollars in federal deals. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2258750?nl_pk=4126fe73-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2258750?nl_pk=4126fe73-…>

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5 Ways Trump's Election Could Change Employee Benefits
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

5 Ways Trump's Election Could Change Employee Benefits <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2257757?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Kellie Mejdrich Donald Trump's election to a second term as president has attorneys preparing for potentially significant changes to tax, investment and health policy that could directly affect the administration of employee benefit plans. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2257757?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2257757?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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Chancery Rejects $2.4M Fee Request In 'Poison Pill' Case
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Chancery Rejects $2.4M Fee Request In 'Poison Pill' Case <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2258601?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> By Jeff Montgomery Cautioning that class attorneys in virtual lookalike settlements shouldn't expect to match big, early fee awards, a Delaware vice chancellor on Friday approved a $300,000 attorney fee — downsized from a $2.4 million request — for those who secured a company agreement to scuttle an overreaching shareholder rights "poison pill." Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2258601?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2258601?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…>

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Florida Voters Fail To Show Injury From Prosecutor Suspension
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Florida Voters Fail To Show Injury From Prosecutor Suspension <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2258779?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Ryan Boysen A Florida good-government group's lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis' suspension of a local prosecutor was dismissed on Friday, after a federal judge found that voters don't have a constitutional right to see elected officials serve out their full terms. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2258779?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2258779?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Pa. Atty Suspended For Cocaine Use At Time Of Court Hearing
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Pa. Atty Suspended For Cocaine Use At Time Of Court Hearing <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2258268?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By James Boyle A former public defender in Erie County, Pennsylvania, who previously told the state disciplinary board that the use of cocaine made him a better lawyer has been suspended from practicing in Pennsylvania by the state Supreme Court. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2258268?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2258268?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Sullivan & Cromwell Fees Questioned In Kidde-Fenwal Ch. 11
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Sullivan & Cromwell Fees Questioned In Kidde-Fenwal Ch. 11 <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2258726?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Emily Lever Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and the attorney general of California clashed in Delaware bankruptcy court over the firm's interim fee requests for its representation of debtor chemical company Kidde-Fenwal Inc., with the state alleging overbilling and Sullivan & Cromwell claiming California is seeking "payback" for the results of a recent mediation. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2258726?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2258726?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Payments Co. Never Returned $1.5M, Tribal Authority Claims
by Gunnar Larson 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Payments Co. Never Returned $1.5M, Tribal Authority Claims <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2258717?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Emilie Ruscoe An Oklahoma tribal financial services authority has sued two owners of a payment processor, alleging that they defrauded the authority out of $1.5 million by confiscating funds purportedly held in reserve before the termination of their relationship. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2258717?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2258717?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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