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BREAKING: Gaetz Sues To Block Release Of House Ethics Report
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

BREAKING: Gaetz Sues To Block Release Of House Ethics Report <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2277349?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Carolina Bolado Former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a lawsuit Monday morning to stop the imminent release of an ethics committee's investigative report on his alleged sexual misconduct and drug use, arguing that the committee no longer has jurisdiction over him because he has resigned from Congress and is a private citizen. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2277349?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2277349?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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9th Circ. Orders Closer Security Review In Muslim Spying Suit
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

9th Circ. Orders Closer Security Review In Muslim Spying Suit <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2276998?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> By Rachel Scharf The Ninth Circuit on Friday partially revived a long-running putative class action over the FBI's alleged surveillance of Muslims in Southern California, saying more work needs to be done before determining whether the case is so tied to state secrets that it puts national security at risk. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2276998?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cybersecurity-privacy/articles/2276998?nl_pk=3dfd2fd…>

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Biden Exceeds Trump's Record On Judges By One
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Biden Exceeds Trump's Record On Judges By One <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2276197?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Courtney Bublé The U.S. Senate confirmed on Friday the last two judicial nominations from President Joe Biden, making his total of lifetime judicial appointments 235, just one over President Donald Trump's 234. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2276197?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2276197?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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2024 Election Results May Prove Fortuitous For Family Offices
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

2024 Election Results May Prove Fortuitous For Family Offices <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2274000?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> Thanks to the decisive Republican victories in the 2024 elections, family offices have a unique opportunity for accelerated growth and influence, particularly through the benefits afforded by patient capital, says Edward Taibi at Olshan Frome. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2274000?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2274000?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Prudential Freed From 401(k) Mismanagement Suit
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Prudential Freed From 401(k) Mismanagement Suit <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2276823?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Grace Elletson A New Jersey federal judge tossed a class action claiming Prudential bogged down its retirement plan with underperforming funds while also funneling money into a proprietary investing tool that benefited the company over employees, ruling the case lacks proof that mismanagement occurred. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2276823?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2276823?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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SEC Sues Silver Point Over Atty's Receipt Of Nonpublic Info
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

SEC Sues Silver Point Over Atty's Receipt Of Nonpublic Info <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2276837?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Craig Clough The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued investment adviser firm Silver Point Capital LP in Connecticut federal court on Friday, alleging that it failed to establish policies to safeguard material nonpublic information, particularly from a now-deceased former BigLaw attorney. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2276837?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2276837?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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How White Collar Enforcement May Shift In Trump's 2nd Term
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

How White Collar Enforcement May Shift In Trump's 2nd Term <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2276316?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> After President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House next month, the administration’s emphasis on immigration laws, drug offenses and violent crime will likely reduce the focus on white collar crime overall, but certain areas within the white collar world may see increased activity, say attorneys at Keker Van Nest. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2276316?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2276316?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Feds Say Man Admitted To Role In Ransomware Group
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Feds Say Man Admitted To Role In Ransomware Group <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2276838?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Sydney Price Federal prosecutors have accused a dual Russian and Israeli national of being part of the LockBit ransomware group that extracted more than $500 million in ransom payments from victims worldwide, saying the man admitted as much during a prior arrest, according to a superseding criminal complaint in New Jersey unsealed Friday. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2276838?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2276838?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Israel's NSO Liable For Hacking WhatsApp, Judge Finds
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Israel's NSO Liable For Hacking WhatsApp, Judge Finds <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2277143?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Rae Ann Varona Israeli spyware maker NSO Group is liable for hacking into 1,400 WhatsApp users' devices, a California federal judge ruled Friday when granting WhatsApp's bid for a partial summary judgment win, leaving damages as the only issue to be probed during trial. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2277143?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2277143?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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TikTok Divestment Deadline Must Be Extended, Senators Say
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

TikTok Divestment Deadline Must Be Extended, Senators Say <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2277026?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> By Nadia Dreid TikTok is set to be removed from app stores in the United States in less than a month, but two senators have urged President Joe Biden to kick the can down the road with an extension that would prevent "serious hardship" to both creators and users. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2277026?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/technology/articles/2277026?nl_pk=2bd720dd-746c-4744…>

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