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by Gunnar Larson 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

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China Vows Bigger Fiscal Spending to Boost Consumption Next Year
by Gunnar Larson 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

China signaled more public borrowing and spending in 2025 with a shift of policy focus to consumption, stepping up stimulus to recharge growth ahead of looming US tariffs. China Vows Bigger Fiscal Spending to Boost Consumption Next Year https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-12/china-signals-more-fisca…

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Liberty Mutual Accused Of Stalling On $21M Loss Claims
by Gunnar Larson 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Liberty Mutual Accused Of Stalling On $21M Loss Claims <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2272471?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Julie Manganis The owners of a Massachusetts metal recycling plant that was severely damaged in an explosion last year say Liberty Mutual is attempting to avoid a $20.8 million payout in part by claiming that the facility, ordered razed by the city of Springfield, could have been repaired instead. Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2272471?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2272471?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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6th Circ. Probes Rationale For State Farm Worker's Firing
by Gunnar Larson 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

6th Circ. Probes Rationale For State Farm Worker's Firing <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2266604?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Vin Gurrieri The Sixth Circuit grappled Wednesday with whether to reopen a former State Farm employee's suit alleging she was illegally fired after counseling a colleague about a disability accommodation complaint, with one judge questioning if the insurer had looked into the worker's claim that she faced selective discipline. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2266604?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2266604?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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SEC Must Revisit $23M Demand In Collectibles Fraud Case
by Gunnar Larson 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

SEC Must Revisit $23M Demand In Collectibles Fraud Case <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2272742?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Katryna Perera A New Jersey federal judge has ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to recalculate its $23 million bid for disgorgement in a long-running suit against a sports memorabilia merchant found liable at trial last year for ripping off investors, in part by lying about the value of two contracts signed by baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2272742?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2272742?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Justices' Cold Feet On Nvidia, Meta Leaves Attys Guessing
by Gunnar Larson 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Justices' Cold Feet On Nvidia, Meta Leaves Attys Guessing <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2272421?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Jessica Corso The U.S. Supreme Court threw out a second securities case on Wednesday by refusing to issue a ruling in a Nvidia Corp. case with no explanation on its change of heart, leaving the defense bar to guess at the court's motivation and its potential implication for the future of high court securities cases. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2272421?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2272421?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Feds Fire Back At TikTok's Bid To Halt Sale-Or-Ban Law
by Gunnar Larson 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Feds Fire Back At TikTok's Bid To Halt Sale-Or-Ban Law <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2272129?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> By Allison Grande The federal government Wednesday urged the D.C. Circuit to reject TikTok's bid to pause legislation poised to bar the app from the U.S. market next month while it takes its First Amendment fight to the Supreme Court, arguing TikTok is "downplaying" national security concerns that prompted the law. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2272129?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/cannabis/articles/2272129?nl_pk=c844ee6a-f80e-4e60-b…>

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Calif. Judge Approval Puts Biden One Shy Of Trump's Record
by Gunnar Larson 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Calif. Judge Approval Puts Biden One Shy Of Trump's Record <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2272756?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Courtney Bublé The Senate voted 50-47 on Wednesday evening to confirm Judge Noël Wise for the Northern District of California, making her the 233rd lifetime federal judge confirmed under President Joe Biden and putting him one shy of former President Donald Trump's total and making him likely to surpass it with additional confirmations in coming days. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2272756?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2272756?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Ally Bank Worker Drops Emotional Pain Claims From Bias Suit
by Gunnar Larson 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Ally Bank Worker Drops Emotional Pain Claims From Bias Suit <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2272576?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By George Woolston A white, male Ally Bank worker who claimed he was denied a promotion because of the company's diversity push has dropped pain and suffering claims from his suit, according to a stipulation of partial dismissal. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2272576?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2272576?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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FTX Settles With Congressional PACs In Ch. 11
by Gunnar Larson 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

FTX Settles With Congressional PACs In Ch. 11 <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2272612?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> By Emily Lever FTX reached more than a dozen settlements in November with various political action committees, including deals with the Democratic-aligned Senate Majority PAC and the House Majority PAC worth $3 million and $6 million, respectively, the bankrupt crypto company told a New York bankruptcy court. Notice attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2272612?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/delaware/articles/2272612?nl_pk=8f2e5a76-bb66-462b-a…>

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