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NJ Panel Tosses Contempt Sanctions Against Lawyer
by Gunnar Larson 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

NJ Panel Tosses Contempt Sanctions Against Lawyer <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2274464?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> By James Mills A New Jersey appellate panel on Monday vacated contempt sanctions imposed by a Bergen County judge on a Northern New Jersey-based lawyer in an estate case, saying the attorney's conduct wasn't enough of a disruption. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2274464?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2274464?nl_pk=153d4a8a-6fb9-4a5…>

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Chemical Co. Retirees Agree To End 401(k) Fee Suit Appeal
by Gunnar Larson 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Chemical Co. Retirees Agree To End 401(k) Fee Suit Appeal <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2274513?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> By Patrick Hoff Chemical company retirees who accused their former employer of unlawfully loading their 401(k) plan with costly investment options ended their bid to revive a class action, with the Third Circuit signing off on the dismissal. 2 documents attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2274513?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2274513?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…>

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Gov't Approves £3.6B Royal Mail Sale To Czech Tycoon
by Gunnar Larson 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Gov't Approves £3.6B Royal Mail Sale To Czech Tycoon <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2274189?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Tom Fish A conglomerate controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský said Monday that its planned £3.6 billion ($4.5 billion) purchase of Royal Mail's parent has moved a step closer to delivery after the U.K. government approved it — with several conditions. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2274189?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2274189?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Yodlee Judge 'Wrestling' With Invasion Of Privacy Question
by Gunnar Larson 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Yodlee Judge 'Wrestling' With Invasion Of Privacy Question <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2274547?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Bonnie Eslinger A California federal judge considering financial data aggregator Yodlee's bid to dismiss allegations it unlawfully collected user data said Monday that she is "wrestling" with whether the company's retention of users' bank credentialing information gave those users standing for an invasion of privacy claim. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2274547?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2274547?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Minimal Participant' Bar Is Tough To Clear For Whistleblowers
by Gunnar Larson 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Minimal Participant' Bar Is Tough To Clear For Whistleblowers <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2273902?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> Under the U.S. Department of Justice’s corporate whistleblower pilot program, would-be whistleblowers will find it tough to show that they only minimally participated in criminal misconduct while still providing material information, but sentencing precedent shows how they might prove their eligibility for an award, say attorneys at MoloLamken. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2273902?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2273902?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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BNY Scores Exit In Mutual Fund Conflict Of Interest Suit
by Gunnar Larson 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

BNY Scores Exit In Mutual Fund Conflict Of Interest Suit <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2274622?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Sydney Price A Pennsylvania federal magistrate judge on Monday granted The Bank of New York Mellon's bid to toss a proposed class action claiming that it failed to disclose conflicts of interest when funneling client assets into mutual funds and other investment vehicles that favored the bank, ruling that the claims are preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2274622?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2274622?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Cos. Urge Judge To Maintain Injunction On Transparency Law
by Gunnar Larson 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Cos. Urge Judge To Maintain Injunction On Transparency Law <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2274448?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Kevin Pinner A Texas federal judge doesn't need to stay his preliminary injunction on the rollout of new corporate transparency rules while the U.S. government's appeal of his decision is pending at the Fifth Circuit, a business lobbying group and others said Monday. Response attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2274448?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2274448?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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What To Know About FinCEN's Deepfake Warning
by Gunnar Larson 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

What To Know About FinCEN's Deepfake Warning <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2272819?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> A recent alert from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network warns about the increased use of deepfake media to target financial institutions and their customers, showing that what seems like futuristic technology is a current threat that requires diligent controls and awareness of red flags, say attorneys at Davis Wright. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2272819?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2272819?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Justices Won't Review NY Cap On Broadband Rates
by Gunnar Larson 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Justices Won't Review NY Cap On Broadband Rates <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2273217?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Christopher Cole The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it won't review a split Second Circuit ruling upholding New York's $15 cap on the amount broadband companies can charge low-income households for high-speed internet service plans. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2273217?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2273217?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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Jay-Z Flags 'Glaring Inconsistencies' In Buzbee Rape Claims
by Gunnar Larson 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Jay-Z Flags 'Glaring Inconsistencies' In Buzbee Rape Claims <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2274580?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> By Rachel Scharf Counsel for Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter told a New York federal judge Friday that new media reports reveal "glaring inconsistencies" in an anonymous woman's rape allegations against the rapper and fellow music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, suggesting that her attorney Tony Buzbee deserves sanctions for failing to vet the claims. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2274580?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/newyork/articles/2274580?nl_pk=ac5a3855-e47c-4403-be…>

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