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Dad Can Sue Over Atty Sons' Alleged Fraud In Death Deal
by Gunnar Larson 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Dad Can Sue Over Atty Sons' Alleged Fraud In Death Deal <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2266660?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Y. Peter Kang A Florida appeals court reinstated Wednesday a suit seeking to change terms of a trust agreement regarding a multimillion-dollar wrongful-death settlement amid claims that a Miami attorney and his Morgan & Morgan attorney brother defrauded their father of his rightful share, holding that a fraud claim warrants a second look. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2266660?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2266660?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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3 Argument Sessions Benefits Attys Should Watch In Dec.
by Gunnar Larson 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

3 Argument Sessions Benefits Attys Should Watch In Dec. <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2265540?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> By Kellie Mejdrich The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the federal government's constitutional challenge to Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, the Ninth Circuit will weigh if Idaho can ban abortions even in emergencies, and the D.C. Circuit will wade into a pension withdrawal liability fight. Here are three argument sessions benefits attorneys should keep an eye on in December. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2265540?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2265540?nl_pk=59612751-8689-4b1e-…>

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Rikers Faces Federal Takeover As NYC Held In Contempt
by Gunnar Larson 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Rikers Faces Federal Takeover As NYC Held In Contempt <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2266464?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> By Frank G. Runyeon A Manhattan federal judge found New York City and its corrections department in civil contempt for failing to fix the "unconstitutional danger" for inmates at Rikers Island, indicating a receivership is the solution. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2266464?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/compliance/articles/2266464?nl_pk=ab5ce197-c1fb-4d8e…>

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Arkansas Can't Bring Suit Against Crypto Miner For Now
by Gunnar Larson 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Arkansas Can't Bring Suit Against Crypto Miner For Now <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2266593?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> By Aislinn Keely An Arkansas federal judge has temporarily barred state officials from taking action against a Chinese-born U.S. citizen's crypto mining operation after he challenged the investigation against him and the laws underpinning it as discriminatory and unconstitutional. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2266593?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/fintech/articles/2266593?nl_pk=d2b3e7ef-ab62-4a62-80…>

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Citi Gets TRO On Banker Accused Of Poaching Atty Clients
by Gunnar Larson 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Citi Gets TRO On Banker Accused Of Poaching Atty Clients <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2266557?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> By Craig Clough A California federal judge on Tuesday granted Citibank NA's request for a temporary restraining order against one of its former bankers who it alleges jumped to a rival with confidential information on law firm and attorney clients, but denied the request regarding a second banker as "too speculative." Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2266557?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/2266557?nl_pk=feb6bbba-7878-4d39-be…>

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Drake Says UMG Boosted Lamar's False 'Pedophile' Claim
by Gunnar Larson 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Drake Says UMG Boosted Lamar's False 'Pedophile' Claim <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266658?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Lauren Berg Despite knowing Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" single falsely accused Drake of being a "certified pedophile," Universal Music Group chose to boost the song across radio airwaves by potentially making illicit payments to iHeartMedia, the Canadian rapper alleged in Texas court the same day he made similar allegations in Manhattan. Petition attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266658?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266658?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Injury Law Firm Accuses Rival Of Stealing 'Call Sam' Slogan
by Gunnar Larson 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Injury Law Firm Accuses Rival Of Stealing 'Call Sam' Slogan <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266687?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By James Mills Michigan-based personal injury law firm Sam Bernstein Law has launched a trademark infringement lawsuit in California federal court against rival personal injury law firm Sam & Ash LLP, alleging its competitor has ripped off its longtime advertising taglines, "Call Sam" and "1-800-Call-Sam." Complaint attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266687?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266687?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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Samsung Drops Chip Antitrust Case Against Broadcom
by Gunnar Larson 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Samsung Drops Chip Antitrust Case Against Broadcom <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266476?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Matthew Perlman Samsung has agreed to drop its lawsuit in California federal court accusing Broadcom of blocking competition from rival mobile chip suppliers by forcing the electronics maker into signing a restrictive sales contract. Motion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266476?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266476?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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32,000 Developers Certified As Class In Valve Antitrust Case
by Gunnar Larson 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

32,000 Developers Certified As Class In Valve Antitrust Case <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266470?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> By Matthew Perlman A Washington federal court has certified a class of around 32,000 game developers in a case accusing Valve Corp. of blocking competition by enforcing pricing and other restrictions on games sold through its Steam platform. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266470?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/competition/articles/2266470?nl_pk=6416fd97-1dc4-4e0…>

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How Trump's Ga. Allies Could Walk Back Their Guilty Pleas
by Gunnar Larson 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

How Trump's Ga. Allies Could Walk Back Their Guilty Pleas <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2266120?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> By Phillip Bantz If any of President-elect Donald Trump's four co-defendants who secured early plea deals in the Georgia election meddling prosecution regret their decisions now that scandal has engulfed the case and Trump is returning to the White House, they might have some long shot options left on the table. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2266120?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles/2266120?nl_pk=abe82add-2a33-…>

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