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Billionaires Show New Interest In Texas' Intermediate Courts
by Gunnar Larson 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

Billionaires Show New Interest In Texas' Intermediate Courts <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2270681?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Spencer Brewer Billionaire-backed funding in Texas helped push a wave of Republican judges who swept races for intermediate appellate courts across the state, representing a new level of corporate spending in judicial races often marked by underfunded campaigns and low voter awareness. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2270681?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2270681?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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High Court To Weigh $47M TM Award Liability For Non-Parties
by Gunnar Larson 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

High Court To Weigh $47M TM Award Liability For Non-Parties <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2270754?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Ivan Moreno A trademark case before the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday will delve into whether corporate affiliates of a real estate development company should be liable for an infringement judgment of nearly $47 million, even though they were not named defendants in the litigation. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2270754?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2270754?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Lawmakers Say DraftKings, FanDuel May Be Blocking Rivals
by Gunnar Larson 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

Lawmakers Say DraftKings, FanDuel May Be Blocking Rivals <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2270548?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Matthew Perlman A pair of lawmakers have sent a letter to the heads of two U.S. antitrust agencies raising concerns that DraftKings and FanDuel are blocking competition from emerging sports betting operators. Letter attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2270548?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2270548?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Off The Bench: Kyrie Irving Sued, Golf's New Transgender Ban
by Gunnar Larson 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

Off The Bench: Kyrie Irving Sued, Golf's New Transgender Ban <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2270428?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By David Steele In this week's Off The Bench, the New York Knicks and Rangers sue the unknown masses of people selling counterfeit team gear, a therapist who put on a family retreat for Kyrie Irving sues him over the bill, and two major golf organizations block transgender players from women's tournaments. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2270428?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2270428?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Trump DOJ Antitrust Pick Means 'Google Should Be Nervous'
by Gunnar Larson 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

Trump DOJ Antitrust Pick Means 'Google Should Be Nervous' <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2269568?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Bryan Koenig President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division signaled the aggressive push against major technology giants is likely to continue, but may also suggest a somewhat friendlier reception for mergers. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2269568?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2269568?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Patent Litigation Funders 'Fleeing' Del. Court, Study Says
by Gunnar Larson 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

Patent Litigation Funders 'Fleeing' Del. Court, Study Says <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2270416?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Andrew Karpan Patent cases in Delaware federal court have dropped by 41% since Delaware's Chief U.S. District Judge Colm Connolly issued disclosure rules in 2022, and litigation-funded cases there "have virtually dried up," according to a Utah law professor's study. 1 document attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2270416?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2270416?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Trump Names His 'Role Model' Personal Atty As Counselor
by Gunnar Larson 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

Trump Names His 'Role Model' Personal Atty As Counselor <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2270857?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Carla Baranauckas The New Jersey-based litigator who represented Donald Trump in suits that saddled him with multimillion-dollar civil judgments will serve as his counselor when he returns to the White House, the president-elect said Sunday in announcing a new round of picks for his upcoming administration. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2270857?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2270857?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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Think Like A Lawyer: Note 3 Simple Types Of Legal Complexity
by Gunnar Larson 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

Think Like A Lawyer: Note 3 Simple Types Of Legal Complexity <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2269217?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> Cases can appear complex for several reasons — due to the number of issues, the volume of factual and evidentiary sources, and the sophistication of those sources — but the same basic technique can help lawyers tame their arguments into a simple and persuasive message, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2269217?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2269217?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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SEC Custody Rule Creates Crypto Compliance Conundrum
by Gunnar Larson 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

SEC Custody Rule Creates Crypto Compliance Conundrum <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2269539?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's application of the custody rule may be a good faith attempt to enhance consumer protections for client assets, it doesn't appreciate the unique characteristics of crypto-assets, forcing advisers to choose between pursuing their clients' objectives and complying with the rule, say attorneys at Willkie. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2269539?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2269539?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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FTX Exec's Sentencing Shows Pros And Cons Of Cooperation
by Gunnar Larson 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

FTX Exec's Sentencing Shows Pros And Cons Of Cooperation <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2268906?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> The sentencing of former FTX tech deputy Gary Wang, whose cooperation netted him a rare outcome of no prison time, offers critical takeaways for attorneys and clients navigating the burgeoning world of crypto-related prosecutions, says Andrew Meck at Whiteford. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2268906?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2268906?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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