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Ga. Atty Disbarred For Battery Of Cop During DUI Stop
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Ga. Atty Disbarred For Battery Of Cop During DUI Stop <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2276795?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Chart Riggall An Atlanta-area attorney was disbarred Friday by the Supreme Court of Georgia after pleading guilty to felony obstruction charges for battery and resisting arrest while under suspicion of driving drunk. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2276795?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2276795?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Another Texas Judge Exits X's Advertising Boycott Suit
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Another Texas Judge Exits X's Advertising Boycott Suit <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2276550?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By Lauren Berg The second Texas judge to oversee litigation filed by Elon Musk's X Corp. accusing the World Federation of Advertisers and others of conspiring to withhold advertising revenue from the company has recused himself from the case. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2276550?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2276550?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Gunster $8.5M Data Breach Deal Needs More Info, Judge Says
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Gunster $8.5M Data Breach Deal Needs More Info, Judge Says <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276778?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Matt Perez A Florida federal judge this week denied preliminary approval of an $8.5 million settlement in a data breach class action against Gunster and demanded more information on payouts, the plaintiffs' standing in the case and a historical breakdown of settlement rates. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276778?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276778?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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DOL Sues Over New York BBQ Co.'s $99M Stock Plan Deal
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

DOL Sues Over New York BBQ Co.'s $99M Stock Plan Deal <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2277067?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Kellie Mejdrich The U.S. Department of Labor sued Argent Trust Co. and several New York City restaurant operators in federal court, alleging they violated federal benefits law by causing a barbecue company's employee stock ownership plan to pay $99 million for overvalued company stock in a leveraged transaction. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2277067?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2277067?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Deutsche Bank Unit To Pay SEC $4M For Untimely SARs
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Deutsche Bank Unit To Pay SEC $4M For Untimely SARs <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276806?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Katryna Perera Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, has agreed to pay $4 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve claims that the registered broker-dealer did not file certain suspicious activity reports in a timely manner for transactions that they suspected involved criminal activity or funds derived from illegal activity. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276806?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276806?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Real Estate Recap: Stats, Multifamily Tech, Pot Shop Pickle
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Real Estate Recap: Stats, Multifamily Tech, Pot Shop Pickle <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276750?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Real Estate Authority Staff Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including big picture stats for commercial real estate in 2024, how one proptech company is leveraging resident data for multifamily profitability, and a conversation with a BigLaw leader about navigating New York's pot shop crackdown. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276750?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276750?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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DC Circ. Backs Dismissal Of Energy Co.'s $1.1B Angola Suit
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

DC Circ. Backs Dismissal Of Energy Co.'s $1.1B Angola Suit <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276859?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Caroline Simson The D.C. Circuit refused Friday to revive an energy company's lawsuit against Angola over $1.1 billion worth of nixed power plant contracts, agreeing with courts in New York that the dispute must be litigated in the African country. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276859?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276859?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Feds Rip Atty For NYC Mayor Over Press Statements
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Feds Rip Atty For NYC Mayor Over Press Statements <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2277023?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Elliot Weld Prosecutors told a Manhattan federal judge Friday that New York City Mayor Eric Adams' lawyer has violated local court rules by making comments to the press that deride their bribery and corruption case against the mayor as a "contrived" effort to tarnish his reputation. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2277023?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2277023?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Giuliani Calls Sanctions Bid In Defamation Case 'Political'
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Giuliani Calls Sanctions Bid In Defamation Case 'Political' <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276779?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Elliot Weld Rudy Giuliani is accusing counsel for two Georgia election workers of political bias as they seek to sanction the former Donald Trump adviser and collect on a $148 million defamation judgment. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276779?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276779?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Top Product Liability Cases Of 2024
by Gunnar Larson 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Top Product Liability Cases Of 2024 <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276501?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Emily Field Some of the top cases for product liability for 2024 include an Ohio Supreme Court ruling on opioids and public nuisance, baby formula trials and an appellate decision in Fosamax litigation. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276501?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2276501?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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